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Where does the caval system/systemic venous system return blood to?
Where does the caval system/systemic venous system return blood to?
- Left ventricle of the heart
- Left atrium of the heart
- Right atrium of the heart (correct)
- Right ventricle of the heart
What can hypertension of the caval system cause?
What can hypertension of the caval system cause?
- Kidney stones
- Esophageal varices (correct)
- Knee pain
- Lung fibrosis
Where is Mcburney's point located in relation to the body?
Where is Mcburney's point located in relation to the body?
- Halfway from the umbilicus to the left anterior superior iliac spine
- Halfway from the spine to the belly button
- Halfway between the left nipple and belly button
- Halfway from the umbilicus to the right anterior superior iliac spine (correct)
Which arteries do the left and right common iliac arteries divide into?
Which arteries do the left and right common iliac arteries divide into?
What veins comprise the portal circulation?
What veins comprise the portal circulation?
What is made up of the portal triad?
What is made up of the portal triad?
How can you differentiate between the jejunum and ileum in terms of blood supply?
How can you differentiate between the jejunum and ileum in terms of blood supply?
What connects at an arcade known as the marginal artery of Drummond?
What connects at an arcade known as the marginal artery of Drummond?
What is the function of an arcade in the context of blood supply?
What is the function of an arcade in the context of blood supply?
How does the body ensure continued blood supply when one of the arteries is blocked?
How does the body ensure continued blood supply when one of the arteries is blocked?
What determines whether air in the stomach goes to the fundus or antrum based on body position?
What determines whether air in the stomach goes to the fundus or antrum based on body position?
Where is the hernia sac usually located in relation to abdominal structures?
Where is the hernia sac usually located in relation to abdominal structures?
Which vessel is a branch of the celiac artery and supplies the stomach?
Which vessel is a branch of the celiac artery and supplies the stomach?
Where do the arcades of the superior mesenteric artery form in the small intestine?
Where do the arcades of the superior mesenteric artery form in the small intestine?
Which artery forms an important connection between the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries in case of blockage?
Which artery forms an important connection between the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries in case of blockage?
If there is an arterial blockage in the superior mesenteric artery, which area may face ischemia?
If there is an arterial blockage in the superior mesenteric artery, which area may face ischemia?
Which vessel is NOT part of the splanchnic circulation system?
Which vessel is NOT part of the splanchnic circulation system?
What happens if there is an obstruction in the portal vein system before blood reaches the liver?
What happens if there is an obstruction in the portal vein system before blood reaches the liver?
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