Exam 17: The Gastrointestinal System

Most of the bowel wall layers recognizable on sonographic images are

The first portion of the large intestine would be visualized in the ____ region.

The hormone that is released by the presence of fat in the intestine and that regulates gallbladder contraction and gastric emptying is

The lesser curvature of the stomach marks the _____ border of the organ.

The duodenum receives the common bile duct via the ampulla of Vater in which of these segments?

The colon is comprised of segments called

The esophagus is continuous with the pharynx superiorly and distally connects with the _____ region of the stomach.

Digestion and absorption of major food products occur in which portion of the GI tract?

Which surface is NOT related to the posterior surface of the stomach?

The bend of the ascending colon is referred to as the

Which substance is digested and absorbed in the GI tract?

The esophagus begins at the level of the

Concentric, focal thickening of the gut walls may present sonographically as the "pseudokidney" or "doughnut" sign in all of the following abnormalities, except

The greater curvature of the stomach marks the _____ border of the organ.

In which region is the stomach NOT likely to be found?