Fhs121 Summer School: Digestive System-part II

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1.

The liver is located in the right hypochondrium and upper epigastrium.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The liver is indeed located in the right hypochondrium and upper epigastrium. This is the correct anatomical position of the liver in the human body. The right hypochondrium is the area on the right side of the abdomen, just below the ribcage, while the upper epigastrium is the upper middle part of the abdomen. Therefore, the statement is true.

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The [common] bile duct =ductus choledechus is formed by the common hepatic duct and main pancreatic duct.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Ductus choledecgus is formed by the union of common hepatic duct and the cystic duct coming from the gallbladder (safra kesesi).

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The pancreas is mostly posterior to the stomach.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The pancreas is located in the abdominal cavity, behind the stomach. It is situated posteriorly, meaning it is positioned towards the back of the body in relation to the stomach. Therefore, the statement that the pancreas is mostly posterior to the stomach is correct.

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The portal vein is formed by the union of the inferior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The portal vein is formed by the union of the SUPERIOR MESENTERIC VEIN & the splenic vein.

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The midgut begins at the distal 1/3 of the transverse colon.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The midgut begins at the distal 1/3 of the transverse colon. This statement is true. The midgut refers to a portion of the gastrointestinal tract that includes the small intestine and the first two-thirds of the transverse colon. Therefore, it is correct to say that the midgut begins at the distal 1/3 of the transverse colon.

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Fhs121 Summer School: Digestive System-part II

The liver is located in the right hypochondrium and upper epigastrium.

The [common] bile duct =ductus choledechus is formed by the common hepatic duct and main pancreatic duct.

The pancreas is mostly posterior to the stomach.

The portal vein is formed by the union of the inferior mesenteric vein and the splenic vein.

The midgut begins at the distal 1/3 of the transverse colon.