The Omentum Quiz

Test your knowledge of the omentum.

This is an informal quiz created by The Omentum Project team to increase awareness of this under-studied organ.

Questions? Email: theOmentumProject@gmail.com

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* 1. Does a pap smear screen for ovarian cancer?

Yes

No

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* 2. The omentum is part of the lymphatic system.

True

False

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* 3. The omentum is part of the immune system.

True

False

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* 4. The Omentum contains adipose tissue, fatty tissue.

True

False

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* 5. Which of these are functions of adipose tissue? [FROM: my.clevelandclinic.org]

Insulation from cold and heat

Cushioning around soft organs

Energy storage and release

Maintaining insulin sensitivity

Generating thermogenic heat

Regulating hunger and satiety

Contributing to immunity

All of the Above

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* 6. The omentum is sometimes called "The Policeman of the Abdomen".

True

False

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* 7. The omentum can be used in regenerative surgery such as treating a benign perforated gastric ulcer or to help injur a damaged abdominal wall. [From "Omentum a Powerful Biological Source in Regenerative Surgery"].

True

False