Abdomen Exam -5

All of the following correctly describes liver adenomas, except: Encapsulated mass that is more common in women. Surgical intervention is usually recommended because of risk of internal hemorrhage. Easily distinguished from a focal nodular hyperplasia due to hypervascularity. Associated with glycogen storage disease.

A fluid collection between the diaphragm and splenic capsule may represent: Subphrenic abscess. Subcapsular hematoma. Pericardial effusion. Pleural effusion.

The _____________ is the portion of the prostate that is usually composed of smooth muscle cells and make up approximately 1/3 of the gland. Peripheral zone. Central zone. Transitional zone. Anterior fibromuscular zone.

The spleen produces _________ and their main function is to control antibodies and prevent infection. Amylase. Aldosterone. Mitochondria. Platelets. Leukocytes.

Where is the most common location for the occurrence of retroperitoneal fibrosis?. Adjacent to the diaphragm surrounding aorta. At the lateral borders of the kidneys. At the level of the renal arteries. At the level of the aortic bifurcation.

__________ is the most common malignant neoplasm of the prostate. Metastasis. Central zone sarcoma. Transitional zone sarcoma. Adenocarcinoma.

The __________ are called intersegmental vessels of the liver. Portal veins. Hepatic arteries. Hepatic veins. Hepatic arteries an.

The renal pyramids are found in the: Medulla. Calyces. Sinus. Cortex.

Where is calcitonin produced?. Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid in the prefollicular cells. Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid in the follicular cells. Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid in the parafollicular cells. Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid in the thyroid cells.

All of the following correctly describe papillary thyroid cancer: Is highly curable. 5% of all thyroid cancers. Associated with enlarged cervical lymph nodes. Most commonly presents as a hypoechoic mass with calcifications.