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Study of peritoneal reflections, organs of digestive, urinary, male and female reproductive systems
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Which artery supplies blood to the stomach, liver, and spleen?
- A) Superior mesenteric artery
- B) Inferior mesenteric artery
- C) Celiac trunk
- D) Renal artery
Answer: C) Celiac trunk
- What is the primary function of the hepatic portal vein?
- A) Drains blood from the abdominal wall
- B) Drains blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver
- C) Drains blood from the kidneys
- D) Supplies blood to the liver
Answer: B) Drains blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver
- Which nerve provides parasympathetic innervation to most abdominal organs?
- A) Pelvic splanchnic nerves
- B) Vagus nerve
- C) Splanchnic nerves
- D) Sciatic nerve
Answer: B) Vagus nerve
- What is the primary function of the mesentery?
- A) Attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall
- B) Connects the stomach to other organs
- C) Supports the urinary bladder
- D) Suspends the liver
Answer: A) Attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall
- Which animal has a ruminant stomach with four compartments?
- A) Horse
- B) Dog
- C) Ox
- D) Pig
Answer: C) Ox
- What is the primary function of the gizzard in fowl?
- A) Stores food
- B) Grinds food
- C) Absorbs nutrients
- D) Produces digestive enzymes
Answer: B) Grinds food
- Which animal has a larger urinary bladder compared to others?
- A) Dog
- B) Ox
- C) Horse
- D) Pig
Answer: B) Ox
- Where are the testes located in male domestic animals?
- A) Abdomen
- B) Scrotum
- C) Inguinal canal
- D) Thoracic cavity
Answer: B) Scrotum
- Which animal has a less developed uterine structure compared to the ox?
- A) Horse
- B) Dog
- C) Pig
- D) Fowl
Answer: A) Horse
- What is the function of the greater omentum?
- A) Connects the stomach to the liver
- B) Attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall
- C) Suspends the spleen
- D) Connects the stomach to other organs
Answer: D) Connects the stomach to other organs
True/False Statements
- The inferior mesenteric artery supplies blood to the small intestine.
Answer: False - The vagus nerve provides both sympathetic and parasympathetic innervation to abdominal organs.
Answer: False - The parietal peritoneum is supplied by vessels from the associated viscera.
Answer: False - The lesser omentum connects the stomach to the liver.
Answer: True - Dogs have a ruminant stomach with four compartments.
Answer: False - Fowl have a well-developed urinary bladder.
Answer: False - The testes of oxen are larger than those of dogs.
Answer: True - The ovaries of fowl are more developed compared to other species.
Answer: False - The hepatic portal vein drains blood from the abdominal wall.
Answer: False - The splanchnic nerves provide parasympathetic innervation to abdominal organs.
Answer: False
Fill in the Blanks
- The __________ artery supplies blood to the distal part of the large intestine.Answer: inferior mesenteric
- The __________ nerve provides sympathetic innervation to abdominal organs.Answer: splanchnic
- The __________ peritoneum covers individual organs and receives blood supply from associated viscera.Answer: visceral
- The __________ is a fold of peritoneum that connects the stomach to other organs.Answer: omentum
- Fowl have a __________ for grinding food instead of a true stomach.Answer: gizzard
- The urinary bladder’s capacity varies significantly among __________.Answer: species
- The __________ is responsible for draining blood from the testes.Answer: ductus deferens
- The __________ is a fold of peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall.Answer: mesentery
- The __________ is the primary vein that drains blood from the abdominal organs.Answer: inferior vena cava
- The __________ is a nerve that provides parasympathetic innervation to the lower digestive system.Answer: pelvic splanchnic nerve