Gastroenterology Anatomy Review

Which layer of the abdominal peritoneum is insensitive to temperature or laceration?

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Visceral peritoneum

Which structure becomes inflamed in conditions such as acute appendicitis, causing rebound tenderness?

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Parietal peritoneum

Which structure is affected in choledocholithiasis?

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Common bile duct

What is the name of the cell that makes bile?

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Hepatocyte

Wh

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Hepatic portal vein

Which retroperitoneal abdominal organ receives partial arterial supply from the splenic artery?

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Pancreas

Which region of the stomach lies immediately after the esophagus?​

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Cardia

Which muscular structure makes up the lower esophageal sphincter?​

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The diaphragm

Which type of cell is responsible for the production and secretion of lipases into the duodenum?

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Acinar cells of the pancreas

What is the name given to the united branches of the superior mesenteric artery seen in the proximity of the jejunum and ileum?​

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Arcades