Rings of Muscle in the Digestive Tract That Can Open

question 4

Multiple Choice

Rings of muscle in the digestive tract that can open and close,regulating the movement of food into or out of parts of the digestive system are:

• A)Rumens
• B)Sphincters
• C)Chymes
• D)Villi
• E)Uvulas

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Definitions:

Percussion Findings

Clinical observations made by tapping on a patient's body surface to diagnose conditions within the body, often involving the chest or abdomen.

Dullness

In medical percussion, a sound indicative of increased density in body tissues, often associated with fluid accumulation or underlying organs, as opposed to resonance typical of air-filled spaces.

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, which can lead to serious complications if not treated.

Blumberg Sign

A clinical sign indicative of peritonitis, elicited by rebound tenderness when pressure is applied and then abruptly released.