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| The Front Surface of the body |
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| The back surface of the body |
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| Closest to the point of attachment |
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| Farthest from the point of attachment |
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| Farthest from the Mid-line |
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| Closest to the surface of the skin |
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| Farthest from the surface of the skin |
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| Appears on both sides of the mid-line |
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| Appears on only one side of the body |
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| Right Upper quadrant of the abdomen |
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| Left upper quadrant of the Abdomen |
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| Right lower quadrant of the abdomen |
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| Left lower quadrant of the abdomen |
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| Where is the liver located and what is its function? |
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•(RUQ)Poisonous substances that are produced by digestion are brought here and rendered harmless
•Factors that are necessary for blot clotting and for the production of normal plasma are formed here.
•Principle organ for the storage of sugar and starch for the use of the body for energy.
•It also produces many of the factors that aid in the proper regulation of immune responses. |
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| What is the function of the Gallbladder and where is it located? |
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| •(RUQ) Serves as a reservoir and concentrating organ for bile produced in the liver. |
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| Where is the stomach located and what is its function? |
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| •(LUQ)Principle function of the stomach is to receive food in large quantities intermittently, store it, and provide for its movement into the small bowel in regular small amounts. |
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| Where is the Spleen located? |
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| Where is the appendix located? |
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| Where is the pancreas and what is its function? |
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It lies behind the abdominal cavity (Retropeitroneal)
• Produces juice that aide’s digestive fat, starch, and protein.
• Produces Insulin (Regulates the amount of glucose(sugar) in the blood.) |
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| What is the function of the small intestine and where is it? |
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Lies in all four quadrants of the abdomen• Produces enzymes and mucus to aide in digestion.
• Along with the Pancreas, they carry out the final process of digestion. |
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| Where is the large intestine and what is its function? |
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Lies in the outer most parts of all four quadrants of the abdomen.• Consists of the Cecum, Colon, and Rectum.
• Absorbs the final 5-10% of the digested food and water to form a solid stool. |
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