Abdominal Anatomy and Pathology Quiz

The liver is positioned directly below the diaphragm in the abdominal cavity.

The small intestine primarily functions to absorb nutrients from digested food.

The stomach is primarily located in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity.

The gallbladder functions to store bile produced by the liver.

The liver is responsible for the synthesis of bile in the abdominal cavity.

The kidneys' main function in the abdominal cavity is the filtration of blood.

The jejunum is part of the small intestine, not the large intestine.

Appendicitis is a condition marked by inflammation of the appendix.

The liver does not play a role in the storage of urine.

Diverticulosis is a condition marked by abnormal pouches in the colon wall.

Urolithiasis is a condition characterized by the presence of kidney stones.

Gastritis is the medical term for inflammation of the lining of the stomach.

The pancreas is the organ responsible for producing insulin in the abdominal cavity.

The pancreas helps regulate blood sugar levels in the abdominal cavity.

Hepatomegaly is a condition characterized by abnormal enlargement of the liver.

The spleen plays a key role in the immune system by filtering blood.

The pancreas secretes enzymes necessary for digestion in the abdominal cavity.