Appendicitis May Be Difficult to Diagnose in Pregnancy Because the Appendix

question 2

Multiple Choice

Appendicitis may be difficult to diagnose in pregnancy because the appendix is:

• A) Displaced upward and laterally, high and to the right.
• B) Displaced upward and laterally, high and to the left.
• C) Deep at McBurney point.
• D) Displaced downward and laterally, low and to the right.

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Definitions:

Actin Filaments

Protein fibers that play a critical role in cell movement and shape, and are a major component of the cell's cytoskeleton.

Muscle Cells

Specialized cells that make up muscle tissue and have the ability to contract, allowing for movement and force generation in the body.

Myosin

Myosin is a type of motor protein involved in muscle contraction and movement of various types of cells and organelles in the cytoplasm.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic bacteria that produce oxygen and are found in aquatic and terrestrial environments.