Anatomy and Physiology of the Abdominal Cavity and Related Medical Emergencies Quiz

Explore the anatomy and functions of the abdominal cavity with 15 challenging questions on organs, blood supply, and medical conditions.

#1

Which organ lies primarily in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity?

Liver
Spleen
Pancreas
Stomach
#2

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Absorption of nutrients
Secretion of enzymes
Storage of bile
Production of mucus
#3

Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

Liver
Pancreas
Spleen
Gallbladder
#4

Which abdominal organ produces insulin and glucagon?

Liver
Pancreas
Stomach
Spleen
#5

Which abdominal organ is responsible for detoxification and metabolism of drugs and toxins?

Pancreas
Spleen
Liver
Gallbladder
#6

Which blood vessel supplies oxygenated blood to the liver?

Hepatic artery
Hepatic portal vein
Inferior vena cava
Renal artery
#7

What is the main function of the gallbladder?

Storage of bile
Production of bile
Digestion of fats
Absorption of nutrients
#8

Which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

Diaphragm
Pleura
Peritoneum
Mesentery
#9

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Absorption of water and electrolytes
Secretion of enzymes
Storage of bile
Production of mucus
#10

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels?

Insulin
Glucagon
Cortisol
Thyroxine
#11

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the appendix?

Appendicitis
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Colitis
#12

Which abdominal muscle is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine?

Rectus abdominis
External oblique
Internal oblique
Transversus abdominis
#13

What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the abdominal organs?

Pericardium
Pleura
Peritoneum
Endocardium
#14

Which condition results from a protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abdominal wall defect?

Hernia
Fissure
Abscess
Cyst
#15

What is the main function of the pyloric sphincter?

Regulates the passage of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine
Controls the release of bile into the small intestine
Facilitates the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine
Prevents reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus

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