peritoneum

Question 1

what is the peritoneal cavity

Answer 1

closed sac lined by mesothelial cells

Question 2

what do the mesothelial cells produce

Answer 2

surfactant

Question 3

what does surfactant act as

Answer 3

lubricant

Question 4

what cells does the diaphragm have

Answer 4

mesothelial cells

Question 5

what do mast cells release

Answer 5

potent mediators of inflammation

• histamine
• eicosanoids

Question 6

what is most common cause do ascites in young middle aged women

Answer 6

ovarian carcinoma

Question 7

what is the second most common form of abdominal TB

Answer 7

tuberculous peritonitis

Question 8

how is diagnosis of peritoneal TB be supported

Answer 8

ultrasound or CT

Question 9

what is seen on ultrasound or CT of peritoneal TB

Answer 9

mesenteric thickening and lymph node enlargement

Question 10

treatment of tuberculous peritonitis

Answer 10

same as for pulmonary TB