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Anatomy Multiple Choice Questions

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many meters is the entire alimentary canal?

a)

1.5 m (5 feet)

b)

3 m (10 feet)

c)

6 m (20 feet)

d)

9 m (30 feet)

2.

How many pairs of salivary glands are in the mouth?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

3.

Which structures are not salivary glands?

a)

Tonsils

b)

Parotid

c)

Sublingual

d)

Submandibular

4.

Which bones form the hard palate?

a)

A. Ethmoid and vomer

b)

B. Ethmoid and palatine

c)

C. Maxillae and vomer

5.

The salivary glands produce how many liters of saliva each day?

a)

0.25

b)

0.50

c)

1

d)

1.5

6.

Which salivary glands are the largest?

a)

Parotid

b)

Submandibular

c)

Sublingual

d)

Submandibular and sublingual are equal in size

7.

Which letter on the diagram represents the submandibular gland?

a)

E

b)

F

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Which salivary gland is located on the floor of the mouth?

a)

Parotid

b)

Submandibular

c)

Sublingual

d)

Submandibular and sublingual

9.

In which area does the parotid duct open into the oral cavity?

a)

In the floor of the mouth next to the frenulum

b)

In the floor of the mouth along the crest of the sublingual fold

c)

Opposite the second upper molar

d)

Opposite the second lower molar

10.

In which area does the submandibular duct open into the oral cavity?

a)

In the floor of the mouth next to the frenulum

b)

In the floor of the mouth along the crest of the sublingual fold

c)

Opposite the second upper molar

d)

Opposite the second lower molar

11.

The expanded portion of the terminal esophagus is known as:

a)

Cardia

b)

Fundus

c)

Antrum

d)

Pylorus

12.

The stomach wall is composed of how many layers?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Four

d)

Five

13.

Which area is identified in the figure?

a)

Fundus

b)

Angular notch

c)

Cardiac antrum

d)

Lesser curvature

14.

Which part of the stomach is identified in the figure?

a)

Greater curvature

b)

Pyloric antrum

c)

Pyloric canal

d)

Pyloric sphincter

15.

Which area of the stomach is identified by the arrow in the figure?

a)

Fundus

b)

Body

c)

Cardiac antrum

d)

Greater curvature

16.

Which muscle controls the opening between the stomach and the duodenum?

(a)  

17.

For which type of body habitus is the stomach almost horizontal?

a)

Sthenic

b)

Asthenic

c)

Hyposthenic

d)

Hypersthenic

18.

For which type of body habitus is the stomach nearly vertical?

a)

Sthenic

b)

Asthenic

c)

Hyposthenic

d)

Hypersthenic

19.

Which length of the average adult small intestine is correct?

a)

3 m (10 feet)

b)

3.5 m (12 feet)

c)

6 m (20 feet)

d)

6.5 m (22 feet)

20.

The wall of the small intestine is composed of how many layers?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

21.

The small intestine is divided into how many distinct portions?

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Eight

22.

Which anatomy is labeled with the arrow in this figure?

a)

Cystic duct

b)

Common hepatic duct

c)

Common bile duct

d)

Pancreatic duct

23.

Which portion of the small bowel is the widest?

a)

A. Ileum

b)

B. Duodenum

c)

C. Jejunum

d)

D. Sigmoid

24.

Which portion of the small intestine is the most distal?

a)

A. Ileum

b)

B. Pylorus

c)

C. Jejunum

d)

D. Duodenum

25.

Which structure attaches the jejunum and ileum to the posterior wall of the abdomen?

a)

Haustra

b)

Iliacus muscle

c)

Psoas muscle

d)

Mesentery

26.

Which function of the small bowel is its main function?

a)

Reabsorption of fluids

b)

Digestion of food

c)

Elimination of waste products

d)

Secretion of bile

27.

Which length of the large intestine is accurate?

a)

1 m (3 feet)

b)

1.5 m (5 feet)

c)

2 m (7 feet)

d)

2.5 m (8 feet)

28.

To which structure does the vermiform appendix of the colon attach?

a)

Cecum

b)

Ileum

c)

Sigmoid

d)

Ascending colon

29.

Which term denotes the opening between the small intestine and the large intestine?

a)

Ileocecal valve

b)

Ampulla of Vater

c)

Pyloric valve

d)

Greater duodenal papilla

30.

Which area of the colon is identified in the figure?

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31.

Which area of the colon is identified in the figure?

a)

Cecum

b)

Ileum

c)

Ascending colon

d)

Sigmoid

32.

Which area of the colon is identified in the figure?

a)

Cecum

b)

Ileum

c)

Rectum

d)

Sigmoid

33.

Which term denotes the contraction waves that move digestive contents toward the rectum?

a)

Respiration

b)

Peristalsis

c)

Mastication

d)

Deglutition

34.

Which gland in the body is the largest?

a)

Liver

b)

Spleen

c)

Pancreas

d)

Duodenum

35.

Which two regions of the abdomen are almost entirely occupied by the liver?

a)

A. Epigastrium and left hypochondrium

b)

B. Right hypochondrium and epigastrium

c)

C. Right lateral and umbilical

d)

D. Umbilical and left lateral

36.

Which function of the gallbladder is accurate?

a)

Produce and secrete bile

b)

Store and concentrate bile

c)

Regulate digestion of fatty acids

d)

Break down toxins in the bloodstream

37.

The exocrine cells of the pancreas function to produce and secrete which substance?

a)

Bile

b)

Insulin

c)

Glucagon

d)

Digestive juice

38.

In which abdominal quadrant is the spleen located?

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39.

How many hours does it take barium to go through the alimentary canal and reach the rectum?

a)

12

b)

24

c)

36

d)

48

40.

Which contrast medium used for radiologic examinations of the gastrointestinal tract is the most common?

a)

Air

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Barium sulfate

d)

Water-soluble iodine

41.

Which exposure time is the absolute maximum for images of the GI tract to avoid imaging peristaltic motion?

a)

0.01 second

b)

0.05 second

c)

0.1 second

d)

0.5 second

42.

Which technical consideration is the most important in gastrointestinal radiography?

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43.

Which respiration phase is used for all radiographic exposures of the stomach and intestines?

a)

Inspiration

b)

Expiration

c)

Suspended respiration

d)

Slow, shallow breathing

44.

Which degree of body rotation is used for the PA oblique projection of the esophagus?

a)

20

b)

30

c)

20 to 30

d)

35 to 40

45.

Which general body position is recommended for a radiographic series of the esophagus?

a)

Upright

b)

Recumbent

c)

Seated

d)

Trendelenburg

46.

Which essential projection for an esophagus series is not accurate?

a)

AP axial oblique

b)

AP

47.

Which position is used for the PA oblique projection of the esophagus?

a)

25-to-30-degree LAO

b)

25-to-30-degree RAO

c)

35-to-40-degree LAO

d)

35-to-40-degree RAO

48.

Which patient routine best describes the administration of barium for an esophagram being performed for esophageal varices?

a)

Swallow the barium, inhale

b)

Swallow the barium, exhale

c)

Exhale, swallow the barium, hold breath out

d)

Inhale, swallow the barium, hold breath out

49.

Which position is routinely used to demonstrate esophageal varices?

a)

Recumbent

b)

Upright

c)

Seated

d)

Fowler’s

50.

For a morning stomach examination, at which time would the patient start withholding food and fluid?

a)

After midnight

b)

After the evening meal

c)

Two days prior to the examination

51.

Food and fluid should be withheld for how many hours before a stomach examination?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

8

d)

12

52.

Which drug may be given to the patient before a double-contrast examination of the stomach to relax the gastrointestinal tract?

a)

Heparin

b)

Glucagon

c)

Demerol

d)

Oral chloral hydrate

53.

Which contrast agent is recommended when the colon is perforated?

a)

Barium

b)

Water-soluble iodinated contrast

c)

Air

d)

Carbon dioxide

54.

At which level is the IR centered for a PA projection of the stomach and duodenum?

a)

T12/L1

b)

L1/L2

c)

L2/L3

d)

Iliac crests

55.

How many centimeters lower should the IR be positioned when the upright position is used for projections of the stomach?

a)

1.3 to 2.5 cm (0.5 to 1 inch)

b)

5 to 6 cm (2 to 2.5 inches)

c)

10 to 13 cm (4 to 5 inches)

d)

8 to 15 cm (3 to 6 inches)

56.

Which degree of body rotation is used for the PA oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

a)

10 to 20

b)

15 to 45

c)

30 to 60

d)

40 to 70

57.

The greatest degree of rotation for a PA oblique projection of the stomach would be used for which body habitus?

a)

Sthenic

b)

Asthenic

c)

Hypersthenic

d)

Hyposthenic

58.

Which projection will demonstrate the duodenal bulb and loop in profile?

a)

PA

b)

PA oblique, RAO

c)

AP oblique, LPO

d)

AP oblique, RPO

59.

Which projection will best demonstrate the pyloric canal and the duodenal bulb in hypersthenic patients?

a)

Lateral, right lateral position

b)

PA oblique, RAO

c)

PA

d)

AP oblique, LPO

60.

Which plane is centered to the grid for the PA oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

a)

Midsagittal plane

b)

A longitudinal plane passing 10 cm (4 inches) to the right of the vertebral column

c)

A longitudinal plane passing 10 cm (4 inches) to the left of the vertebral column

d)

A longitudinal plane midway between the vertebrae and the lateral border of the elevated side

61.

Which projection of the stomach is demonstrated in this figure?

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62.

Which projection and position are demonstrated in this figure?

a)

AP to right lateral

b)

Lateral to left lateral

c)

AP to right lateral decubitus

d)

AP to left lateral decubitus

63.

At which level is the IR centered for the PA oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

a)

L1/L2

b)

L2/L3

c)

L3/L4

d)

Iliac crests

64.

Which degree of body rotation is average for an AP oblique projection of the stomach and duodenum?

a)

45

b)

50

c)

55

65.

Which range of body rotation is used for an AP oblique stomach radiographic image?

a)

20 to 30

b)

30 to 40

c)

40 to 50

d)

30 to 60

66.

Which projection will best demonstrate the fundus of the stomach?

a)

PA

b)

AP oblique, LPO

c)

PA oblique, LAO

d)

PA oblique, RAO

67.

Which plane is positioned to the center of the grid for the lateral projection of the stomach and duodenum?

a)

Midcoronal plane

b)

A coronal plane passing 5 cm (2 inches) posterior to the median coronal plane

c)

A coronal plane passing 5 cm (2 inches) anterior to the median coronal plane

d)

A plane passing midway between the midcoronal plane and the anterior surface of the abdomen

68.

Which projection of the stomach demonstrates its anterior and posterior surfaces?

a)

PA

b)

Lateral

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