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Para-aortic lymphadenopathy generally displaces the kidney: laterally The retroperitoneal space is the area between the: posterior portion of the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall muscles. The length of the normal adult adrenal gland is usually smaller than: 3 cm with adrenal cysts Patients are typically: asymptomatic. What adrenal tumor demonstrates intermittent hypertension and severe headaches? Pheochromocytoma Excessive secretion of ...

parietal peritoneum - portion of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavity intraperitoneal organs - GB, liver (except bare area) , ovaries, spleen, (except the splenic hilum) , stomach retroperitoneal organs - Abdominal lymph nodes Adrenal glands AO Ascending & descending colon Duodenum IVC Kidneys Pancreas Prostate Ureters UB Uterus - portion of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal and pelvic cavity intraperitoneal organs - GB, liver (except bare area) , ovarie...

1.1 a. My understanding of the Critical Education theory is that it is not just one theory, but a set of possibilities and views that stimulate ones actions. In the context of the classroom, these views, with regard to discipline, teaching methods and theories all have a bearing on how you teach. These actions are the building blocks to how you practice and in doing so the different approaches can be applied at your own discretion. b. Critical Education is the foundation for teaching. Educator...

Version 1 1 CHAPTER 1 1) Which technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels? A) Digital subtraction angiography B) Magnetic resonance imaging C) Dynamic spatial reconstruction D) Positron emission tomography 2) Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of A) electrons in a magnetic field. B) carbons in a magnetic field. C) protons in a magnetic field. D) cells in a magnetic field. 3) The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the met...

What organs make up the GU system? - correct answer urethra, bladder, ureters, kidneys What are the three common approaches to GU surgery? - correct answer Transurethral, Open, MIS Explain the transurethral approach. - correct answer Surgery performed through a flexible or rigid endoscope inserted through the urethra Explain the open approach. - correct answer Surgery performed through an open incision of the abdomen (retroperitoneum or flank) Explain the MIS approach. - cor...

APHY 102 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Where are the urinary system organs located in the human body? The urinary system is located in the retroperitoneal space and the pelvic cavity. What are the functions of the kidneys in the human body? Filter blood to remove metabolic waste via urine Modify fluid to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance/homeostasis (osmolarity) Maintain acid-base homeostasis Regulate blood pressure What are the components of the urinary tract and what are th...

The diagnostic evaluation can be used to classify acute kidney injury as prerenal, intrinsic renal, or postrenal. The initial workup includes a patient history to identify the use of nephrotoxic medications or systemic illnesses that might cause poor renal perfusion or directly impair renal function. Physical examination should assess intravascular volume status and identify skin rashes indicative of systemic illness. The initial laboratory evaluation should include measurement of serum creatini...

Straighterline Anatomy and Physiology 1 questions and answered 2023An organ system is a group of organs with a common set of functions An organelle is a small structure within a cell A cell is the basic structural unit of living organisms What technique creates a three-dimensional dynamic image of blood vessels? digital subtraction angiography The delivery of a radioactive compound to the body to study the metabolism of tissues is called PET A tissue is a ...

The space between the posterior portion of the parietal peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall muscles is the ______ ____. correct answers retroperitoneal space The retroperitoneal space extends from the ____ to the _____. correct answers diaphragm, pelvis Laterally, the boundaries of the retroperitoneal space extend to the ________________ within the transversalis fascia. correct answers extraperitoneal fat planes Medially, the retroperitoneal space encloses the ____ _____. correc...

"free hand" technique - The transducer and the needle are not connected . Sinologist may hold the transducer in one hand and the needle in the other or sonographer may hold the transducer while the sonologists holds the needle. Is used to drain ascites, pleural fluid and superficial lesions. Abdominal and retroperitoneal color doppler images - - splenic vein and arter - portal vein and renal veins and arteries Should be used to demonstrate blood flow direction and patency as requested or...