Motility problems of the colon and rectum are diagnosed by ____.
A. barium swallow
B. gastrointestinal angiography
C. barium enema
D. stereoscopy
E. KUB radiography
C. barium enema
A barium enema, or lower GI series, is used to diagnose obstructions, ulcers, polyps, diverticulosis, tumor, and motility problems of the colon or rectum.
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a. density of the breast tissue b. neoplasms (tumors) c. milk ducts d. changes due to pregnancy
Which process of ventilation is correctly adhering to Boyle's law as it relates to ventilation?
A) When the diaphragm contracts, it creates a negative intrathoracic pressure causing air to enter the lungs B) When the diaphragm relaxes, it creates a negative intrathoracic pressure causing air to enter the lungs C) When the diaphragm contracts, it creates a positive intrathoracic pressure causing air to enter the lungs D) When the diaphragm relaxes, it creates a positive intrathoracic pressure causing air to enter the airways
Which part of the conduction system has a firing rate of 60 to 100?
A. Purkinje fibers B. AV node C. SA node D. Bundle branches
What is electronic data interchange (EDI)?
What will be an ideal response?