Which of the Following Involves the Oral Administration of Barium

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following involves the oral administration of barium and is also called an upper GI series?

• A) Barium swallow
• B) Cholangiography
• C) Barium enema
• D) Retrograde pyelogram
• E) Myelography

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Definitions:

Stomach

Tubular, muscular organ that functions in chemical and mechanical digestion.

Peristalsis

Wavelike smooth muscle contractions that propel food through the digestive tract.

Food

Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth.

Digestive System

The digestive system is the group of organs responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.