18 Questions
Where does the caval system/systemic venous system return blood to?
Right atrium of the heart
What can hypertension of the caval system cause?
Esophageal varices
Where is Mcburney's point located in relation to the body?
Halfway from the umbilicus to the right anterior superior iliac spine
Which arteries do the left and right common iliac arteries divide into?
Internal and external iliac arteries
What veins comprise the portal circulation?
Mesenteric veins and splenic veins
What is made up of the portal triad?
Common bile duct, hepatic artery, portal vein
How can you differentiate between the jejunum and ileum in terms of blood supply?
Jejunum has direct rays from the superior mesenteric artery.
What connects at an arcade known as the marginal artery of Drummond?
Ileocolic artery, middle colic artery, left colic artery.
What is the function of an arcade in the context of blood supply?
Where blood vessels are joined together.
How does the body ensure continued blood supply when one of the arteries is blocked?
Via the marginal artery of Drummond.
What determines whether air in the stomach goes to the fundus or antrum based on body position?
Body posture such as lying down or standing up.
Where is the hernia sac usually located in relation to abdominal structures?
Adjacent to a weakness in abdominal muscles.
Which vessel is a branch of the celiac artery and supplies the stomach?
Left gastric artery
Where do the arcades of the superior mesenteric artery form in the small intestine?
Submucosa
Which artery forms an important connection between the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries in case of blockage?
Marginal artery of Drummond
If there is an arterial blockage in the superior mesenteric artery, which area may face ischemia?
Colon
Which vessel is NOT part of the splanchnic circulation system?
Inferior vena cava
What happens if there is an obstruction in the portal vein system before blood reaches the liver?
Decreased clotting factor production
Test your knowledge of the cardiovascular and digestive systems in human anatomy. Questions cover topics such as the caval system, esophageal varices, Mcburney's point, and the division of the aorta into common iliac arteries.
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