Deck 5: Digestive System

Question 1

The suffix -ase added to a term denotes a(n)

A) starch.
B) enzyme.
C) sugar.
D) acid.

Answer 1

enzyme.

Question 2

An erosion in the lining of the stomach in the area surrounding the LES is in the

A) pylorus.
B) body.
C) cardia.
D) plicae.

Answer 2

cardia.

Question 3

The therapeutic use of nutritional supplements that exceeds recommended daily requirements is

A) peristalsis.
B) hypoalimentation.
C) hyperalimentation.
D) hyperemesis.

Answer 3

hyperalimentation.

Question 4

A ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a

A) villus.
B) ruga.
C) plica.
D) pylorus.

Question 5

The tube that connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the

A) eustachian tube.
B) pharynx.
C) larynx.
D) thorax.

Question 6

The combining form for the upper jaw bone is

A) mandibul/o.
B) maxill/o.
C) uvul/o.
D) sialaden/o.

Question 7

Which part of the intestine is between the jejunum and the cecum?

A) Ilium
B) Ascending colon
C) Duodenum
D) Ileum

Question 8

What is the wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system?

A) Digestion
B) Peristalsis
C) Defecation
D) Eructation

Question 9

One of the combining forms for abdomen is

A) gastr/o.
B) celi/o.
C) enter/o.
D) col/o.

Question 10

The sphincter between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is the

A) LES.
B) ileocecal sphincter.
C) pyloric sphincter.
D) cardiac sphincter.

Question 11

Inflammation of the rectum and anus is called

A) hemorrhoids.
B) anodynia.
C) proctitis.
D) prostatodynia.

Question 12

The mix of food, gastric juices, and hydrochloric acid in the stomach is

A) chyme.
B) bolus.
C) feces.
D) flatus.

Question 13

The term for the process of breaking down food is

A) absorption.
B) digestion.
C) ingestion.
D) elimination.

Question 14

The combining form for lips is

A) lip/o.
B) gloss/o.
C) bucc/o.
D) cheil/o.

Question 15

Which is NOT a salivary gland?

A) Lingual
B) Submandibular
C) Parotid
D) Sublingual

Question 16

The process of chewing is

A) absorption.
B) deglutition.
C) mastication.
D) defecation.

Question 17

Patients with disorders of the gums have ______________ disease.

A) gastric
B) buccal
C) salivary
D) periodontal

Question 18

What is a fatty substance found only in animal tissues?

A) Cholesterol
B) Bile
C) Chyme
D) Lacteal

Question 19

Difficulty swallowing is

A) deglutition.
B) mastication.
C) defecation.
D) dysphagia.

Question 20

The process of releasing feces from the body is

A) digestion.
B) defecation.
C) deglutition.
D) flatus.

Question 21

A complete or partial lack of teeth is

A) periodontal disease.
B) dental caries.
C) dental plaque.
D) anodontia.

Question 22

Impairment of esophageal peristalsis and inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax is called

A) esophageal atresia.
B) dysphagia.
C) GERD.
D) achalasia.

Question 23

A condition of white patches on the lips and buccal mucosa often associated with tobacco use is

A) dental plaque.
B) pyorrhea.
C) leukoplakia.
D) aphthous stomatitis.

Question 24

Pyrosis is a healthcare term for

A) belching.
B) bad breath.
C) heartburn.
D) constipation.

Question 25

Chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, manifesting as bouts of profuse, watery diarrhea, is

A) inflammatory bowel disease.
B) irritable bowel syndrome.
C) paralytic ileus.
D) ulcerative colitis.

Question 26

What is the term for black, tarry stools caused by the presence of partially digested blood?

A) Melanin
B) Melena
C) Melanoma
D) Hematochezia

Question 27

The healthcare term for a fever blister or cold sore is

A) leukoplakia.
B) herpetic stomatitis.
C) cheilosis.
D) aphthous stomatitis.

Question 28

The healthcare term for cavities is

A) dental caries.
B) periodontal disease.
C) gingivitis.
D) pyorrhea.

Question 29

What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools?

A) Constipation
B) Obstipation
C) Diarrhea
D) Hematochezia

Question 30

A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus, caused by an inability of the LES to contract normally, is

A) GERD.
B) PUD.
C) IBS.
D) IBD.

Question 31

A canker sore is

A) herpetic stomatitis.
B) gingivitis.
C) aphthous stomatitis.
D) pyorrhea.

Question 32

What is an abnormal channel between internal organs or from an internal organ to the surface of the body?

A) Ileus
B) Fissure
C) Fistula
D) Intussusception

Question 33

The healthcare term for indigestion is

A) halitosis.
B) regurgitation.
C) dysphagia.
D) dyspepsia.

Question 34

An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called

A) gastritis.
B) achalasia.
C) peptic ulcer disease.
D) dysphagia.

Question 35

A condition of excessive salivation is termed

A) ptyalism.
B) melasma.
C) melena.
D) hematemesis.

Question 36

A synonym for gastralgia is

A) aerophagia.
B) gastrodynia.
C) biliary colic.
D) gastritis.

Question 37

Crohn's disease is also called

A) regional enteritis.
B) acute peritonitis.
C) diverticulitis.
D) colitis.

Question 38

Release of air from the stomach through the mouth is

A) halitosis.
B) emesis.
C) regurgitation.
D) eructation.

Question 39

Development of pouches in the lining of the colon is

A) acute peritonitis.
B) IBD.
C) IBS.
D) diverticulosis.

Question 40

The healthcare term for bad-smelling breath is

A) calculi.
B) halitosis.
C) pyrosis.
D) aerophagia.

Question 41

Inflammatory disease of the liver caused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of viruses is

A) hepatitis.
B) cirrhosis.
C) cholangitis.
D) sclerosis.

Question 42

Inward telescoping of the intestines is

A) intussusception.
B) volvulus.
C) ileus.
D) ileum.

Question 43

A procedure using a contrast medium for recording bile vessels is called

A) a barium swallow.
B) computed tomography.
C) cholangiography.
D) a barium enema.

Question 44

Presence of stones in the gallbladder is called

A) biliary colic.
B) choledocholithiasis.
C) renal calculi.
D) cholelithiasis.

Question 45

Chronic degenerative disease of the liver, most commonly associated with alcohol abuse, is

A) pancreatitis.
B) cirrhosis.
C) hepatitis.
D) sclerosis.

Question 46

Ileus is a(n)

A) obstruction.
B) telescoping of the intestines.
C) twisting of the intestines.
D) abnormal channel from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

Question 47

Twisting of the intestines is

A) intussusception.
B) volvulus.
C) ileus.
D) ileum.

Question 48

A benign growth that may occur in the intestines is a(n)

A) diverticulum.
B) polyp.
C) ileus.
D) plica.

Question 49

Another word for accessory organs is

A) adnexa.
B) adenoid.
C) androgen.
D) android.

Question 50

Fixation of the cecum to prevent or correct volvulus of the cecum is

A) cecorrhaphy.
B) cecopexy.
C) cecostomy.
D) cecoscopy.

Question 51

Nutrition introduced through a digestive structure is

A) fundoplication.
B) gastroplasty.
C) enteral nutrition.
D) hyperalimentation.

Question 52

A synonym for hiatal hernia is

A) femoral hernia.
B) incarcerated hernia.
C) diaphragmatocele.
D) umbilical hernia.

Question 53

An example of an anastomosis is a(n)

A) colostomy.
B) appendectomy.
C) colectomy.
D) gastroduodenostomy.

Question 54

Circumscribed areas of inflammation in the rectum and/or anus, containing pus, are

A) anorectal abscesses.
B) volvuli.
C) hemorrhoids.
D) anal fissures.

Question 55

Making a new opening by rejoining two ends of a cut esophagus is called

A) esophagoesophagoscopy.
B) esophagoesophagostomy.
C) esophagoplasty.
D) esophagorrhaphy.

Question 56

Surgical correction of the roof of the mouth is a(n)

A) odontectomy.
B) palatoplasty.
C) uvuloplasty.
D) sialodochoplasty.

Question 57

A crural hernia is a(n) ________________ hernia.

A) inguinal
B) umbilical
C) femoral
D) diaphragmatic

Question 58

Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of circulation is

A) herniation.
B) strangulation.
C) reduction.
D) peristalsis.

Question 59

Process of recording the bile vessels and pancreas is

A) GERD.
B) PEG.
C) EGD.
D) ERCP.

Question 60

Viewing the lining of the large intestine to screen for abnormalities is

A) colonoscopy.
B) fluoroscopy.
C) colostomy.
D) a barium swallow.

Question 61

Cleansing the rectum and anus, an enema, is also called

A) proctoscopy.
B) rectocele.
C) proctoclysis.
D) lysis.

Question 62

The hepatic duct joins with the cystic duct of the gallbladder to form the

A) pancreatic duct.
B) bile duct.
C) pylorus.
D) common bile duct.

Question 63

Pancreatic involvement in the digestion of food is an _________________ function.

A) excretory
B) exocrine
C) endocrine
D) absorptive

Question 64

The sensation that accompanies the urge to vomit but does not always lead to vomiting is

A) pyrosis.
B) nausea.
C) dysphagia.
D) eructation.

Question 65

An organ in the epigastric region that produces enzymes for the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids is the

A) pancreas.
B) gallbladder.
C) liver.
D) appendix.

Question 66

The plural of ruga is

A) rugae.
B) rugi.
C) rugas.
D) rugum.

Question 67

Cutting out part or all of the gums is called

A) gingivitis.
B) odontectomy.
C) gingivectomy.
D) periodontal.

Question 68

Intractable constipation or an intestinal obstruction is

A) melena.
B) hematochezia.
C) dyspepsia.
D) obstipation.

Question 69

An abnormal formation of tooth enamel is

A) anodontia.
B) dental plaque.
C) dental caries.
D) amelogenesis imperfecta.

Question 70

A patient with cholecystitis has ______________.

A) IBD
B) GB disease
C) GERD
D) PUD

Question 71

Diarrhea, gas, and/or constipation resulting from stress with no underlying disease is

A) irritable bowel syndrome.
B) ulcerative colitis.
C) inflammatory bowel disease.
D) Crohn's disease.

Question 72

An artificial opening on the abdominal wall is a

A) stoma.
B) villus.
C) calculus.
D) pylorus.

Question 73

A synonym for peptic ulcer is

A) decubitus ulcer.
B) gastric ulcer.
C) diaphragmatocele.
D) GERD.

Question 74

A lymphatic vessel in the small intestines that absorbs lipids is called a

A) plica.
B) villus.
C) ruga.
D) lacteal.

Question 75

The breakdown of fats by bile is

A) absorption.
B) digestion.
C) emulsification.
D) indigestion.

Question 76

A patient with delayed bowel movements has difficulty with

A) deglutition.
B) dysphagia.
C) mastication.
D) defecation.

Question 77

The plural of anastomosis is

A) anastomosa.
B) anastomosae.
C) anastomoses.
D) anastomosi.

Question 78

Cutting out a stone from the common bile duct is termed

A) cholecystolithotomy.
B) choledocholithiasis.
C) choledochectomy.
D) choledocholithotomy.

Question 79

A patient with hematemesis has

A) blood in their stools.
B) blood in their vomit.
C) heartburn.
D) indigestion.

Question 80

Inflammation of the large intestine is

A) appendicitis.
B) enteritis.
C) colitis.
D) proctitis.