Hepatic Artery Quiz

Which part of the body does the hepatic artery head towards?

• The patient's left

• The patient's right

• The patient's back

• The patient's front

Along which border of the pancreatic head does the hepatic artery run?

• Inferior border

• Lateral border

• Superior border

• Medial border

Which vessel is labeled as "HA" in the provided diagram?

• Hepatic artery

• Portal vein

• Gallbladder

• Bile duct

What is a complication of liver transplantation mentioned in the document?

• Hepatic artery stenosis

• Hepatic vein thrombosis

• Portal vein thrombosis

• Biliary stricture

What does PSV stand for in the context of hepatic artery stenosis?

• Peak Systolic Velocity

• Peak Systolic Volume

• Peak Systolic Viscosity

• Peak Systolic Variation

What is the primary function of the portal vein?

• To supply oxygen to the liver

• To drain blood from the liver

• To supply around 70% of incoming blood volume to the liver

• To transport bile from the liver

What is the typical diameter of a normal portal vein?

• 10 mm

• 13 mm

• 15 mm

• 20 mm

What does the term "parenchymal" refer to in the context of liver ultrasound?

• The functional tissue of the liver

• The blood vessels of the liver

• The bile ducts of the liver

• The connective tissue of the liver

What is the normal direction of the portal vein Doppler flow profile in a fasting patient?

• Hepatofugal

• Hepatopetal

• Hepatocentric

• Hepatotropic

What is the typical velocity range of the portal vein Doppler flow profile in a fasting patient?

• 5-10 cm/s

• 10-15 cm/s

• 15-18 cm/s

• 20-25 cm/s