QUESTIONS 1-5: Match the description in column A with the appropriate structure
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QUESTIONS 1-5: Match the description in column A with the appropriate structure in column B. Answers may be used once or not at all. 1-5: Match the 1. In males, the first part of the urethra travels through this structure. ' 2. In both sexes, this structure is posterior to the urinary bladder.b. Spleen c. Liver d. Vagina e. Symphysis pubis f. Adrenal gland g. Prostate gland 3. This structure rests on the superior surface of each kidney 4. The right kidney is more inferior than the left kidney due to the position of this structure 5. In females, the urethra is directly anterior to this structure. -Explanation / Answer
1. In males, the first part of the urethra travels through this structure: g. Prostate gland
The urethra in males is divided into prostatic urethra, membranous urethra and spongy or penile urethra. So the first part of urethra travels through prostate gland where semen is added with the prostatic fluid during ejaculation
2. In both sexes, this structure is posterior to the urinary bladder: e. Symphysis pubis
Symphysis pubis is a cartilagenous joint which joins the superior rami of the pubic bones. It is located posterior to the urinary bladder in both sexes
3. This structure rests on the superior surface of each kidney: f. Adrenal gland
Adrenal glands or Suprarenal glands are endocrine glands which are present on the kidney.
4. The right kidney is more inferior than the left kidney due to the position of this structure: c. Liver
In standing position, the kidneys are present opposite the first four lubar vertebrae. The right kidney is present little lower than left because of liver
5. In females, the urethra is directly anterior to this structure: d. Va_gina
Urethra position in females can be described as anterior to uterus and upper Va_gina
Other options:
Rectum: The final part of the large intestine which opens outwards through an_us
Spleen: Spleen is involved in immune system and also regarded as the graveyard of erythrocytes (removal of erythrocytes).
These two options do not have fitting descriptions and are ruled out from the matching