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1CM. The anterior wall of stomach comes in contact with:
- AA. Left lobe of liver
- BB. Diaphragm
- CC. Transverse colon
- DD. Caudate lobe of liver
- EE. Anterior abdominal wall
2CM. The posterior wall of stomach comes in contact with:
- AA. Transverse mesocolon
- BB. Spleen
- CC. Pancreas
- DD. Right kidney and right suprarenal gland
- EE. Diaphragm
3CM. The mucosa of the stomach forms:
- AA. Gastric folds
- BB. Villi
- CC. Gastric areas
- DD. Gastric pits
- EE. Pyloric valve
4CS. The muscular coat of the stomach consists of three layers:
- AA. External – circular, middle – longitudinal, internal – oblique fibers
- BB. External – oblique fibers, middle – circular, internal – longitudinal
- CC. External – longitudinal, middle – circular, internal – oblique fibers
- DD. Internal – circular, middle – longitudinal, external – oblique fibers
- EE. Differently oriented fibres in all layers
5CS. In relation to the peritoneum the stomach is:
- AA. Intraperitoneal organ
- BB. Extraperitoneal organ
- CC. Mesoperitoneal organ
- DD. Retroperitoneal organ
- EE. It has no relations to the peritoneum
6CS. The stomach is connected to neighboring organs by the following ligaments, except:
- AA. Hepatogastric ligament
- BB. Gastroduodenal ligament
- CC. Gastrocolic ligament
- DD. Gastrosplenic ligament
- EE. Gastrophrenic ligament
7CM. Which of the following statements regarding the shape of the stomach in a living person is true:
- AA. Horn-shaped
- BB. Hourglass-shaped
- CC. Hook-shaped
- DD. Shaped like the bottom of a sac
- EE. Shaped like an elongated hook
8CM. Which of the following terms is used to describe the X-ray examination of the stomach:
- AA. Digestive sac
- BB. Sinus
- CC. Fundus
- DD. Evacuation canal
- EE. All terms listed
9CM. Choose the correct statements regarding the small intestine:
- AA. It is the longest part of the digestive canal
- BB. It consists of three parts
- CC. It forms two loops
- DD. It develops from the hindgut
- EE. It has villi and microvilli
10CM. Duodenum:
- AA. It has no mesentery and it is located retroperitoneally
- BB. On the right side of the LIII vertebra it continues with the jejunum
- CC. The hepatopancreatic ampulla empties into its descending part
- DD. The major duodenal papilla is located at the inferior end of the longitudinal fold
- EE. The minor duodenal papilla is located above the major papilla
11CM. Duodenum:
- AA. It is the first part of the small intestine
- BB. Its length is about 25 cm
- CC. It surrounds the head of the pancreas in a horseshoe shape
- DD. It consists of three parts
- EE. In each part there are duodenal papillae
12CM. Duodenum:
- AA. It has four parts
- BB. It is located retroperitoneally
- CC. It continues with the jejunum on the right side of the LIII vertebra
- DD. It has the major and minor duodenal papillae
- EE. It is the shortest part of the small intestine
13CS. The major duodenal papilla is located in the:
- AA. Ascending part of the duodenum
- BB. Descending part of the duodenum
- CC. Transverse part of the duodenum
- DD. Superior part of the duodenum
- EE. In the duodenal bulb
14CS. Major duodenal papilla:
- AA. It is located at the upper end of the longitudinal fold
- BB. It contains the hepatopancreatic ampulla of Vater
- CC. The cystic duct and the pancreatic duct open at its level
- DD. The accessory pancreatic duct opens at its level
- EE. It is located in the duodenal bulb
15CM. The superior part of duodenum:
- AA. It is located extraperitoneally
- BB. It forms the inferior margin of the omental (epiploic) foramen
- CC. It is located in front of the hepatic portal vein
- DD. It comes in contact with the quadrate lobe of liver
- EE. The (common) bile duct opens on its anterior wall
16CM. The descending part of the duodenum:
- AA. It develops from the foregut and midgut
- BB. It is located in front of the left kidney
- CC. It is crossed by the root of the transverse mesocolon
- DD. It is located on the right side of the vertebral column
- EE. It is located on the left side of the vertebral column
17CM. The horizontal part of the duodenum:
- AA. It is located at the level of the LIII vertebra
- BB. It crosses the inferior vena cava
- CC. It is fixed to the diaphragm by the suspensory muscle
- DD. It contains the longitudinal folds
- EE. It is located extraperitoneally
18CM. The ascending part of the duodenum:
- AA. It develops from the midgut
- BB. The abdominal aorta is located behind of it
- CC. The superior mesenteric vessels pass over its initial segment
- DD. It contains the longitudinal folds
- EE. It ends at the duodenojejunal flexure
19CS. Choose the most common shape of the duodenum:
- AA. Ring-shaped
- BB. Vertically oriented loop
- CC. Horizontally directed loop
- DD. Horseshoe shape
- EE. “V”-shaped
20CS. Jejunum:
- AA. It is the first part of the small intestine
- BB. It begins at the duodenojejunal flexure
- CC. It is located mesoperitoneally
- DD. It continues with the large intestine
- EE. It forms horizontal loops
21CS. Ileum:
- AA. It is the shortest part of the small intestine
- BB. It follows the duodenum
- CC. It forms four loops
- DD. It has no mesentery
- EE. It is the terminal part of the small intestine
22CM. Jejunum-ileum:
- AA. It is attached to the posterior abdominal wall by the mesentery
- BB. It is not distinctly separated from the duodenum
- CC. It has an average length of 1-2 m
- DD. It forms several loops (14-16)
- EE. It begins at the duodenojejunal flexure and ends by the ileal papilla
23CM. Tick out the correct statements regarding the jejunum and ileum:
- AA. The ileum is of a distinct (noticeable) pink color
- BB. The loops of the jejunum are located upward and on the left side of the abdomen
- CC. The wall of the ileum is thicker
- DD. The jejunum has a larger diameter
- EE. There are aggregated lymphoid nodules in the ileum
24CM. Which of the following statements regarding the layers of the duodenal wall are true:
- AA. Its mucosa forms only circular folds
- BB. The short longitudinal folds are located in the bulb
- CC. A longitudinal fold is located on the medial wall of its descending part
- DD. The duodenal glands are located in the submucosa
- EE. The duodenal glands are located in the mucosa
25CM. Compared to the mucosa of ileum, the mucosa of the jejunum:
- AA. Forms numerous circular folds
- BB. Is of pink color
- CC. Contains aggregated lymphoid nodules (Peyer’s patches)
- DD. Does not contain solitary lymphoid nodules
- EE. Is thicker
26CS. The muscular coat of the small intestine:
- AA. It consists of two muscular layers
- BB. It consists of three muscular layers
- CC. The longitudinal layer is non-uniformly developed
- DD. It contains smooth and striated muscle cells
- EE. The outer layer is circular
27CM. Mesentery:
- AA. It has a fixation role for the intestine
- BB. It is a derivative of the peritoneum
- CC. It contains blood vessels, nerves and adipose tissue
- DD. It is a rudiment of the intestine
- EE. It is present only in the ileum
28CM. Meckel’s diverticulum:
- AA. It is located in the jejunum in 1-2% of cases
- BB. It is a vestige of the vitelline duct
- CC. It is often shaped like a glove finger
- DD. It is located in the terminal part of the ileum
- EE. It is a remnant of the urachus
29The large intestine:
- AA. It has a length of 1.5-2 m
- BB. Its diameter measures 3.5-7 cm
- CC. It has the semilunar folds
- DD. Its mucosa forms the intestinal villi
- EE. It does not possess the submucosa
30The large intestine differs from the small intestin by:
- AA. Wider lumen
- BB. Shorter length
- CC. Presence of teniae coli, haustrae coli and epiploic appendices
- DD. Existence of fixed segments
- EE. Presence of circular folds
31Choose the correct association option:
- AA. Cаecum – mesoperitoneal position
- BB. Ascending colon – intraperitoneal position
- CC. Descending colon – mesoperitoneal position
- DD. Sigmoid colon – extraperitoneal position
- EE. Entire rectum - extraperitoneal position
32Which of the following statements about the caecum, is correct:
- AA. It does not possess teniae coli
- BB. It possesses a short mesentery
- CC. It is covered by the peritoneum
- DD. It is located in the right inguinal region
- EE. In adults it has a variable position
33Which of the following statements about the vermiform appendix is false:
- AA. It starts from the caecum
- BB. It is 6-12 cm long
- CC. It is covered by peritoneum
- DD. It has no mesentery
- EE. It can have different positions
34Which of the following statements about the ascending colon is true:
- AA. It projects into the left lateral abdominal region
- BB. It ends with the right colic flexure
- CC. It is located mesoperitoneally
- DD. Posteriorly it is adjacent to the right kidney
- EE. Medially it comes in contact with the jejunal loops
35C.M Which of the following statements about the transverse colon is true:
- AA. It is located between the right and left flexures
- BB. It is covered by the peritoneum on three sides
- CC. It continues with the ascending colon
- DD. It is attached to the posterior abdominal wall by the transverse mesocolon
- EE. In its course, it describes an arc, with the concavity facing backward and upward
36C.S. Choose the correct statements regarding the descending colon:
- AA. It is located in the right lateral abdominal region
- BB. It is a continuation of the sigmoid colon
- CC. Its medial side comes in contact with the ileal loops
- DD. It has intraperitoneal position
- EE. Its posterior surface is adjacent to the inferior pole of left kidney
37C.S Choose the correct affirmations regarding the sigmoid colon:
- AA. It is located in the right inguinal region
- BB. It passes into rectum at the level of the SIII vertebra
- CC. It has the mesoperitoneal position
- DD. It continues with anal canal
- EE. It forms two loops of different shape and size
38C.M Which of the following statements about the rectum is true:
- AA. It has sacral and perineal flexures
- BB. In male the prostate is located behind of it
- CC. In female the uterus is situated in front of it
- DD. It has a dilatation named the rectal ampulla
- EE. Its is located intraperitoneally
39The following lobes can be distinguished on the visceral surface of liver, except:
- AA. Quadrate lobe
- BB. Papillary lobe
- CC. Right lobe
- DD. Left lobe
- EE. Caudate lobe
40The following structures can be distinguished on the visceral surface of liver, except:
- AA. Fissure for ligamentum teres
- BB. Fissure for ligamentum venosum
- CC. Groove for inferior vena cava
- DD. Porta hepatis
- EE. Bile hilum
41Which of the following statements about the liver is correct:
- AA. It has no peritoneal covering
- BB. It is located in front of the right kidney
- CC. It is located in the right hypochondrium
- DD. It occupies the entire subdiaphragmatic space
- EE. Its color is red-brown
42The visceral surface of liver bears the impressions of the following organs, except:
- AA. Right flexure of colon
- BB. Stomach
- CC. Duodenum
- DD. Jejunum
- EE. Kidney and suprarenal gland
43The following structures pass through the porta hepatis:
- AA. Hepatic portal vein
- BB. Hepatic veins
- CC. Proper hepatic artery
- DD. Bile duct
- EE. Common hepatic duct
44The efferent vessels of the liver are:
- AA. Lymphatic vessels
- BB. Hepatic portal vein
- CC. Common hepatic artery
- DD. Proper hepatic artery
- EE. Hepatic veins
45The peritoneal ligaments of liver are:
- AA. Ligamentum teres hepatis
- BB. Ligamentum falciforme
- CC. Ligamentum coronarium
- DD. Ligamentum hepatorenale
- EE. Ligamentum venosum
46The extrahepatic bile ducts are:
- AA. Bile duct
- BB. Cystic duct
- CC. Right and left hepatic ducts
- DD. Common hepatic duct
- EE. Interlobular bile ducts
47The endocrine part of pancreas:
- AA. It is represented by the islets of Langerhans
- BB. It is located on the periphery of the organ
- CC. It contains alpha and beta cells
- DD. The beta cells produce insulin
- EE. It represents 5-10% of the organ’s mass
48Spleen, correct statements:
- AA. It is an organ of the limfoid system
- BB. It is located in the right hypochondrium
- CC. Its parenchyma consists of red and white pulps
- DD. The fibrous capsule and splenic trabeculae form its stroma
- EE. It is located at the level of the IX-XI ribs
49They are organs located intraperitoneally, except:
- AA. Stomach
- BB. Spleen
- CC. Liver
- DD. Jejunum
- EE. Caecum
50Mesoperitoneal organs are:
- AA. Duodenum
- BB. Transverse colon
- CC. Descending colon
- DD. Caecum with appendix
- EE. Liver
51Extraperitoneal organs are:
- AA. Pancreas
- BB. Liver
- CC. Suprarenal glands
- DD. Urinary bladder (full)
- EE. Duodenum
52The extraperitoneal space is divided into:
- AA. Left mesenteric space
- BB. Retropubic space
- CC. Retroperitoneal space
- DD. Right mesenteric space
- EE. Subperitoneal space
53Derivatives of the peritoneum are:
- AA. Omenta
- BB. Mesenteries
- CC. Ligaments
- DD. Folds
- EE. Extraperitoneal fascia
54In the supramesocolic compartment of the peritoneal cavity there are:
- AA. Subphrenic spaces
- BB. Paracolic gutters
- CC. Subhepatic spaces
- DD. Mesenteric spaces
- EE. Omental bursa
55The omental foramen of Winslow is limited by:
- AA. Superiorly – by caudate lobe of the liver
- BB. Inferiorly – by superior part of the duodenum
- CC. Anteriorly – by peritoneum that covers the inferior vena cava
- DD. Posteriorly – by hepatoduodenal ligament
- EE. All the statements are correct
56The recesses of the inframesocolic compartment of the peritoneal cavity are:
- AA. Intersigmoid recess
- BB. Retrocaecal recess
- CC. Superior and inferior duodenal recesses
- DD. Superior and inferior ileocaecal recesses
- EE. Hepatorenal recess
57The pelvic recesses of the peritoneal cavity are:
- AA. Intersigmoid recess
- BB. Vesico-uterine pouch
- CC. Recto-uterine pouch
- DD. Recto-vesical pouch
- EE. Rectoprostatic recess
58The lateral umbilical fold contains:
- AA. Lateral umbilical ligament
- BB. Medial umbilical ligament
- CC. Obliterated umbilical arteries
- DD. Inferior epigastric vessels
- EE. Obliterated urachus
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