Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes hepatobiliary scintigraphy?

• A) A noninvasive test produces cross-section images of parts of the body.
• B) A gamma camera takes pictures of a radioactive compound as the bile moves through the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and small intestine.
• C) An endoscope is inserted down the throat, through the stomach, and into the small intestine to view internal structures.
• D) A noninvasive X-ray produces three-dimensional pictures of parts of the body.
• E) The patient is injected with a small amount of radioactive material that is absorbed by the gallbladder, which is then stimulated to contract.

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Definitions:

Palatine

A pair of bones that form the posterior part of the hard palate and contribute to the structure of the nasal cavity and the oral cavity.

Lingual

Pertaining to or related to the tongue in anatomy or linguistics.

Mucous Membranes

The moist, epithelial linings of various organs and cavities of the body that secrete mucus, providing protection and lubrication.

MALT

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, part of the immune system providing protection against pathogens in mucosal surfaces.