Which of the Following Is a Classic Symptom of Cholecystitis

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a classic symptom of cholecystitis?

• A) Substernal,radiating to the left shoulder and arm
• B) Epigastric,radiating to the back
• C) Right upper abdomen,radiating to the back or right scapula
• D) Left upper abdomen,radiating to the jaw and neck

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Definitions:

Second Messengers

Intracellular signaling molecules released by a cell in response to exposure to extracellular signaling molecules, amplifying the signal within the target cell.

Paracrine Regulation

Paracrine regulation involves the signaling of cells to nearby cells by releasing chemical messengers, influencing the behavior of those nearby cells without needing to enter the bloodstream.

Nearby Target Cells

Cells that are located close to the source of a signal molecule and are directly affected by it, often in the context of cellular communication.

Neuropeptide

One of a group of peptides produced in neural tissue that function as signaling molecules; many are neurotransmitters.