Pyloric Stenosis Can Best Be Described as Which of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

Pyloric stenosis can best be described as which of the following?

• A)Dilation of the pylorus
• B)Hypertrophy of the pyloric muscle
• C)Hypotonicity of the pyloric muscle
• D)Reduction of tone in the pyloric muscle

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Definitions:

Mediastinum

An anatomical region in the chest situated between the lungs, containing the heart, thymus, parts of the esophagus, and trachea.

Umbilical Region

The umbilical region is the area surrounding the umbilicus (navel), centrally located in the abdominal region.

Hypogastric Region

The lower central part of the abdomen located beneath the umbilical region and above the pelvic brim.

Epigastric Region

The upper central region of the abdomen, located above the stomach and beneath the ribs.