32 Questions
Where is the liver situated in the body?
Right upper quadrant
What is the function of the liver?
Detoxification and blood clotting substance synthesis
How many sources does the liver receive blood from?
Two sources
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Storage and concentration of bile produced by the liver
Where is the pancreas located in the body?
Left upper abdomen
What triggers the release of bile from the common bile duct into the duodenum?
Cholecystokinin
Which type of cell in the endocrine pancreas is responsible for insulin production?
β-cells
What is the purpose of a percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC)?
To visualize the biliary system and pancreatic duct
What is the preferred noninvasive method for evaluating the gallbladder and biliary tree?
Real-Time Sonography
What does Cholescintigraphy help confirm?
Cholecystitis
What is the role of Computed Tomography (CT) in the hepatobiliary system?
Following malignancies and assessing masses
What is the purpose of Operative Cholangiography?
To visualize the biliary system during surgery
What does Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) help detect?
Deep hepatobiliary lesions
Which imaging procedure is considered noninvasive and does not require contrast agents?
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
What type of imaging is used alongside CT for evaluating pathologies and anomalies, especially in the liver and pancreas?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What does alcohol processing by the liver lead to?
Cell damage and various liver diseases
What are the functions of the liver?
Detoxification and metabolism of substances from the portal circulation
Which blood vessels supply the liver?
Hepatic artery and portal vein
What is the role of the common bile duct?
Transporting bile from the liver to the duodenum
What triggers the release of bile into the duodenum?
Secretin in response to fatty foods
Where is the gallbladder located in relation to the liver?
Under the right lobe of the liver
What is the function of the pancreas?
Digestion of proteins and carbohydrates
Which imaging procedure involves inserting a needle into the biliary tree to inject contrast medium, useful for differentiating medical from surgical jaundice and detecting obstructions or tumors?
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography (PTC)
What does Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) help detect?
Deep hepatobiliary lesions
What is the function of the liver when processing alcohol?
It causes cell damage
What does Cholescintigraphy help confirm?
Cholecystitis
Where are the islets of Langerhans located in the pancreas?
Endocrine pancreas
Which type of imaging is considered essential for following malignancies, assessing masses, and evaluating complications like cholecystitis?
Computed Tomography (CT)
What is the role of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)?
To visualize the biliary system and pancreatic duct
What is the preferred method for evaluating the gallbladder and biliary tree that offers excellent contrast resolution and can be enhanced with IV contrast media?
Computed Tomography (CT)
What type of imaging is useful for evaluating pathologies and anomalies, especially in the liver and pancreas, alongside CT?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What does Alcohol processing by the liver lead to?
Cell damage linked to various liver diseases.
Test your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the liver with this quiz. Explore the functions, blood supply, and positioning of the liver within the body.
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