Answer: A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid is known as abdominocentesis
Explanation: Abdominocentesis is a surgical procedure carried out by a train health personnel. It involves puncturing of the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen to access fluid which is drained and used for further diagnosis. Usually the fluid is drained by gravity, a syringe or by connection to a vacuum bottle. The procedure is carried out to:
- relieve abdominal pressure from ascites.
-to diagnose bacterial peritonitis.
-to diagnose blood in peritoneal space in trauma cases.
Answer:
The correct option is: a. PIH
Explanation:
The PRH or the prolactin-releasing hormone is the hormone responsible for stimulating the release of prolactin from the anterior pituitary gland. Prolactin then stimulates the mammary glands of the mammals, usually females, to produce milk.
The PIH or the prolactin-inhibiting hormone, also known as dopamine, inhibits the production of prolactin and thus blocks the milk formation in males and non-pregnant females.