Blood cells both RBCs and leukocytes are retained

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Blood cells (both RBCs and leukocytes) are retained by the sinusoidal endothelium and do not normally enter the:

A. hepatic artery B. lumen of hepatic sinusoids C. space of Disse D. central veins

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Blood cells stay in sinusoids; plasma enters Disse.

Which of the following is not a contributor to a condition of ascites?

A. Elevated levels of aldosterone B. Hypertension C. Low levels of albumin D. Elevated levels of angiotension I

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Angiotensin I itself doesn't directly cause ascites; aldosterone and low albumin do.

Another name for the (Billroth I) procedure is a ________.

A. Gastrojejunostomy B. Gastroduodenostomy C. Cholangiogram D. Cholecystogram

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Billroth I connects the stomach to the duodenum.

Which of these processes occurs in the mouth?

A. ingestion B. mechanical digestion C. chemical digestion D. all of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: All processes begin in the mouth.

During gastric emptying, chyme is released into the duodenum through the ________.

A. esophageal hiatus B. pyloric antrum C. pyloric canal D. pyloric sphincter

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The pyloric sphincter regulates chyme release.

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