The aortic hiatus is formed by the right and left crura of the diaphragm. Which of the following structures does NOT pass through the aortic hiatus?
AThoracic duct
BLeft vagus nerve
CLeft gastric vein
DAzygos vein
TRUE statement regarding nerve supply of adrenal gland:
AAdrenal cortex has no nerve supply
BAdrenal medulla has no nerve supply
CRelease of catecholamines is not affected by nerve supply
DPreganglionic fibres from lower thoracic spinal segments bypass sympathetic chain
In a patient diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, what is the appropriate preoperative pharmacological management to control hypertension before surgery?
APhenoxybenzamine and propranolol
BPropranolol
CNitroglycerine
DPhentolamine
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