What increases the surface area of the small intestine?

• duodenum

• villi

• ileum

• pancreas

Which of the following statement is NOT correct about the duodenum of the small intestine?

• Receives chyme from the stomach

• Neutralises acids in the chyme

• Has prominent villi and circular folds

• Is the segment closest to the stomach

Most common etiologic factor for appendicitis

• tumors

• lymphoid hyperplasia

• fecalith

• vascular compromise

Most common location of perforation in the appendix

• tip

• base

• body

• anti-mesenteric border

The following are signs and symptoms seen in strangulated obstruction except

• abdominal pain

• fever

• metabolic alkalosis

• leukocytosis

Radiographic views done in evaluation of a suspected bowel obstruction, except

• Chest- PA

• Abdomen flat plate

• Abdomen upright

• Abdomen cross table lateral view

Which of the following diagnositic is contraindicated in complete SBO?

• abdominal xray

• Ct scan

• EGD

• small bowel series

Small bowel motility returns to normal after how many hours?

• after 3 days

• after 48 hours

• after 6 hours

• after 24 hours

Most common malignancy of the small bowel

• Neuroendocrine tumors

• Adenocarcinoma

• Lymphoma

• Metastatic

Heterotopic tissues commonly seen in patients with Meckel's diverticulum

• gastric

• endometrial

• lung

• bladder