Exam 12: The Liver

In patients with severe portal hypertension, the left portal vein may communicate with the

COMPLETION Determine which type of metabolism most commonly is associated with each entity. Use C for carbohydrate metabolism, F for fat metabolism, and P for protein metabolism. -Cell membranes ______

Tumor invasion of the portal vein may be observed in association with cancerous lesions of the liver or with metastases. Color Doppler scanning demonstrates tumor vascularity within the portal vein lesion by the presentation of: high resistance venous signals.

The right and left lobes of the liver are related to the _______ of the diaphragm.

COMPLETION Determine which type of metabolism most commonly is associated with each entity. Use C for carbohydrate metabolism, F for fat metabolism, and P for protein metabolism. -Cholesterol ______

COMPLETION Determine which type of metabolism most commonly is associated with each entity. Use C for carbohydrate metabolism, F for fat metabolism, and P for protein metabolism. -Diabetes ______

The inferior surface of the liver is marked by indentations from each of the following except the

Blood flow to the caudate lobe is supplied by the

The liver occupies a major portion of the _____________ region.

COMPLETION Determine which type of metabolism most commonly is associated with each entity. Use C for carbohydrate metabolism, F for fat metabolism, and P for protein metabolism. -Glycogenesis ______

The three main tributaries to the portal confluence are the inferior mesenteric vein, the superior mesenteric vein, and the

Which description of the location of the liver is correct?

Proximal to the _____________, the left portal vein takes a C-shaped, superior course in the liver.

The liver metabolizes

A normal left hepatic lobe is ____________ in size and shape.

The visceral surface of the liver is superior and anterior to each of the following except the

Which is NOT related to the caudate lobe of the liver?

The portal veins and hepatic arteries enter the liver and the hepatic ducts exit through the

COMPLETION Determine which type of metabolism most commonly is associated with each entity. Use C for carbohydrate metabolism, F for fat metabolism, and P for protein metabolism. -Ketones ______

Any of the following except the ______ may be identified as a fibrous cord that was patent before birth and extends upward from the diaphragm to the anterior wall.