#1
Which organ is not part of the digestive system?
Kidney
ExplanationKidney belongs to the urinary system, not the digestive system.
#2
Which abdominal quadrant typically houses the liver?
Right upper quadrant
ExplanationLiver is primarily located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
#3
Which abdominal region is superior to the umbilical region?
Epigastric region
ExplanationEpigastric region lies above the umbilical region.
#4
Which abdominal muscle forms the floor of the pelvic cavity?
Levator ani
ExplanationLevator ani forms the pelvic floor.
#5
Which abdominal region is located just inferior to the umbilical region?
Hypogastric region
ExplanationHypogastric region lies below the umbilical region.
#6
The stomach is primarily located in which abdominal region?
Epigastric region
ExplanationStomach is mainly situated in the upper central portion of the abdomen.
#7
Which of the following is not a part of the large intestine?
Jejunum
ExplanationJejunum is a part of the small intestine, not the large intestine.
#8
The pancreas is an organ that serves both endocrine and exocrine functions. Which hormone does it secrete?
Insulin
ExplanationPancreas secretes insulin as an endocrine function.
#9
Which vessel supplies oxygen-rich blood to the liver?
Hepatic artery
ExplanationHepatic artery carries oxygen-rich blood to the liver.
#10
Which of the following is not a function of the spleen?
Production of red blood cells
ExplanationSpleen's function does not include the production of red blood cells.
#11
Which structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
Diaphragm
ExplanationDiaphragm acts as a boundary between the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
#12
Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?
Liver
ExplanationLiver produces bile necessary for digestion.
#13
Which abdominal quadrant typically contains the majority of the small intestine?
Right lower quadrant
ExplanationRight lower quadrant houses most of the small intestine.
#14
Which abdominal quadrant is typically associated with the spleen?
Left upper quadrant
ExplanationSpleen is usually located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
#15
Which abdominal quadrant is typically associated with the appendix?
Right lower quadrant
ExplanationAppendix is commonly found in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.