Deck 5: Digestive System

Question 1

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the digestive tract?

A)Alimentary
B)Esophageal
C)Gastric
D)Intestinal
E)Segmental

Answer 1

Alimentary

Question 2

Which of the following terms means treatment of obesity?

A)Alimentary
B)Bariatric
C)Mastication
D)Elimination
E)Deglutition

Answer 2

Bariatric

Question 3

Which tooth structure is the hardest substance in the body?

A)Dentin
B)Enamel
C)Pulp
D)Root canal
E)Crown

Answer 3

Enamel

Question 4

The suffix in the term defecation means

A)away from
B)process
C)pertaining to
D)a condition
E)resembling

Question 5

Professionals who prevent and treat illness by promoting healthy eating habits are called: ________.

Question 6

The small and large intestines are part of the ________ system.

Question 7

The term that refers to any small projection is ________, and its plural is ________.

A)palate; palates
B)papila; papillas
C)papilla; papillae
D)plaque; plaques
E)pulp; pulpes

Question 8

The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat

A)glossodynia
B)obesity
C)dysphagia
D)hiatal hernia
E)esophageal varices

Question 9

Starting from the mouth, the four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are

A)esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
B)stomach, esophagus, pharynx, and small intestine
C)pharynx, large intestine, small intestine, and esophagus
D)small intestine, stomach, large intestine, and liver
E)liver, gallbladder, stomach, and large intestine

Question 10

Gastroenterology is the study of

A)weight loss
B)dietetics
C)the liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines
D)the stomach and intestines
E)the anus and rectum

Question 11

The alimentary canal and accessory organs are a(n)

A)organelle
B)cell
C)tissue
D)organ
E)system

Question 12

A synonym for swallowing is

A)deglutition
B)mastication
C)regurgitation
D)emesis
E)reflux

Question 13

The roof of the mouth is called the ________.

Question 14

The correct term that means removal of waste products is

A)deglutition
B)mastication
C)elimination
D)secretion
E)absorption

Question 15

Which of the following terms mean pertaining to the liver?

A)renal
B)hepatic
C)cardiac
D)hepatocellular
E)hepatitis

Question 16

The normal adult has ________ teeth.

A)16
B)24
C)28
D)32
E)38

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal?

A)Mouth
B)Pharynx
C)Gallbladder
D)Esophagus
E)Stomach

Question 18

The term masticate means to

A)bite
B)chew
C)swallow
D)digest
E)eliminate

Question 19

Food elements are transported by the body's cells via the

A)pancreas
B)salivary glands
C)cell membrane
D)blood and lymphatics
E)liver

Question 20

Which of the following terms, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is spelled correctly?

A)Esofogus
B)Esophagis
C)Esofagis
D)Esophoges
E)Esophagus

Question 21

The term that means bacterial destruction of the teeth is

A)thrush
B)pyorrhea
C)caries
D)canker
E)abscess

Question 22

A dental calculus is also known as ________.

Question 23

The definition of the term halitosis is

A)a painful, burning tongue
B)a bad odor of the breath
C)an infection with Candida albicans
D)a bacterial destruction of teeth
E)a regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus

Question 24

________ is the Latin word for an opening through a structure and is the opening through the diaphragm for the ________.

A)Hiatus and esophagus
B)Hyatus and esaphogis
C)Hiatis and esophogus
D)Hiatal and esophageal
E)Hyatis and esaphogus

Question 25

Which of the following terms means protrusion of a structure through the tissue that normally contains it?

A)Perforation
B)Intussusception
C)Hernia
D)Varices
E)Reflux

Question 26

Which of the following terms has a word element meaning white?

A)Lysozyme
B)Hematemesis
C)Cyanosis
D)Aphthous ulcer
E)Leukoplakia

Question 27

Which of the following terms has a prefix meaning two?

A)Triglyceride
B)Bicuspid
C)Monosaccharide
D)Periodontal
E)Polysaccharide

Question 28

Which of the following is the best definition of an incisor?

A)A tooth with one point
B)A tooth with two points
C)A tooth for grinding food
D)An underdeveloped tooth
E)A chisel-shaped tooth

Question 29

The virus that causes cold sores is abbreviated

A)HSV-1
B)HIV
C)RSV
D)SSA
E)ESR

Question 30

Which of the following terms means an inflammatory condition of the gums?

A)Sublingual
B)Periodontal
C)Gingivitis
D)Dental calculus
E)Glossodynia

Question 31

Which of the following terms end in a suffix meaning enzyme?

A)Bolus
B)Peristalsis
C)Secretion
D)Lipase
E)Buccinators

Question 32

The structure that closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea is the ________.

Question 33

Which term containing a prefix, root, and suffix means pertaining to around a tooth?

A)Gingival
B)Circumoral
C)Periodontal
D)Leukoplakia
E)Orthodontist

Question 34

Which term containing a prefix, root, and suffix means pertaining to under the tongue?

A)Parotid
B)Salivary
C)Enteric
D)Sublingual
E)Submandibular

Question 35

The term chyme means

A)a digestive enzyme secreted by the pancreas
B)a semifluid, partially digested food passed from the stomach into the duodenum
C)a sticky secretion of mucous membranes
D)indigestion caused by regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus
E)an inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Question 36

The ________ moves food around your mouth and helps the cheeks, lips, and gums hold the food in place while you chew it.

Question 37

Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue.It occurs in postmenopausal women.Its cause is unknown, and there is no successful treatment.Which of the following statements best describes this condition?

A)It occurs during the childbearing period.
B)Its cause is well understood.
C)It is a complication of viral infections.
D)It happens in women who no longer have periods.
E)Antibiotics will clear it up.

Question 38

Which of the following terms has a word element that means after?

A)Regurgitation
B)Postprandial
C)Pyorrhea
D)Sublingual
E)Periodontics

Question 39

A male patient was admitted to the hospital because he was vomiting bright red blood.Which of the following terms would be used to document this fact in the patient's chart?

A)Hemorrhoid
B)Hematemesis
C)Regurgitation
D)Hematochezia
E)Melena

Question 40

Read this selection: A patient has Sjögren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the glands that produce saliva and tears.This leads to dry mouth and dry eyes.Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome?

A)The patient's sense of taste is compromised because the taste buds do not function properly
B)The patient has difficulty sweating leading to abnormally high body temperatures
C)The patient has difficulty swallowing food
D)The patient's eyesight is poor, eventually leading to blindness
E)The patient will recover from the disease because it is self-limiting.

Question 41

The term that means pertaining to the stomach is

A)gastric
B)cecal
C)alimentary
D)gastral
E)gastreal

Question 42

Which of the following terms means yellow staining of tissues with bile pigments, including bilirubin?

A)Icterus
B)Hemoglobin
C)Glycosuria
D)Hemoglobinuria
E)Hemochromatosis

Question 43

Which of the following terms, containing a combining form, root, and suffix, refers to a condition involving the liver?

A)Hepatitis
B)Cholestatic
C)Hemochromatosis
D)Glycemic
E)Triglyceride

Question 44

A patient was admitted to the hospital with dilated, tortuous veins in the esophagus.The term for this condition is

A)esophagitis
B)varicose esophagus
C)esophageal varices
D)gastroesophageal reflux
E)hiatal hernia

Question 45

The adjective form of varix, meaning a dilated, tortuous vein, is

A)Varices
B)Varical
C)Varicose
D)Varigeal
E)Varigous

Question 46

The general term used to describe a group of diseases in which intestinal uptake of nutrients is impaired is

A)constipation
B)lactose intolerance
C)impaired glucose tolerance
D)malabsorption syndromes
E)dysentery

Question 47

The classification of medications, taken orally, to neutralize gastric acid and relieve heartburn are ________.

Question 48

A hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes through the

A)esophagus
B)diaphragm
C)umbilicus
D)pyloric sphincter
E)epiglottis

Question 49

What is the classification of medication that suppresses gastric acid secretion in the lining of the stomach by blocking the secretion of gastric acid from the cells into the lumen of the stomach? Examples include Omeprazole (Prilosec)and Lansoprazole (Prevacid).________

Question 50

Which of the following sets of singular terms followed by its plural form is correct?

A)Villus; villi
B)Viscus; viscusses
C)Varix; varixes
D)Lipid; lipides
E)Diverticulum; diverticulums

Question 51

Which of the following terms, meaning conversion of protein and fats into glucose, is spelled correctly?

A)glycogeneosis
B)gluconeaginisis
C)glyconeogenusus
D)gluconeogenesis
E)glyconeugenisis

Question 52

The RD in GERD stands for

A)registered dietician
B)retrograde dilation
C)regurgitative destruction
D)roux-en-Y disease
E)reflux disease

Question 53

Which of the following terms means an inflammation of the stomach and intestines?

A)Malnutrition
B)Dyspepsia
C)Stomatitis
D)Gastroenteritis
E)Gastrointestitis

Question 54

What is the name of the disorder affecting the small intestine in which one is allergic to gluten?

Question 55

Starting from the pylorus, the segments of the small intestine, in order, are

A)ileum, jejunum, and duodenum
B)jejunum, duodenum, and ileum
C)jejunum, ileum, and duodenum
D)duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
E)duodenum, cecum, and ileum

Question 56

Bile is secreted by the ________ into the ________.

A)pancreas; stomach
B)gallbladder; jejunum
C)stomach; duodenum
D)liver; duodenum
E)gallbladder; duodenum

Question 57

The interior space of a tube-like structure is called a ________.

Question 58

The medical term for an "upset stomach" with epigastric pain, nausea, and gas is

A)dysphagia
B)deglutition
C)dyspepsia
D)dyslexia
E)canker

Question 59

Which of the following terms means an examination of the contents of the abdomen using an endoscope?

A)Laparoscopy
B)Celioscopy
C)Gastroscopy
D)Abdomenoscopy
E)Enteroscopy

Question 60

The largest internal organ in the body is the

A)pancreas
B)liver
C)kidney
D)stomach
E)gallbladder

Question 61

The medical term sigmoid is formed from a word element that means

A)Around
B)Shaped like a circle
C)C-shaped
D)S-Shaped
E)Straight

Question 62

Which of the following abbreviations is an acronym for a group of lab tests used to measure how well the liver is functioning?

A)ESR
B)AST
C)LFT
D)SSA
E)BP

Question 63

Hemolytic jaundice results from ________ of red blood cells and release of excess ________.

A)increased size; bilirubin
B)decreased production; hemoglobin
C)increased production; globulin
D)decreased destruction; ALT
E)increased destruction; bilirubin

Question 64

The adjective form of the term bile is

A)biliary
B)bilious
C)biliate
D)bilbous
E)bilient

Question 65

A disease, most frequently caused by alcoholism, in which normal liver cells are replaced with hard, fibrous scar tissue is ________.

Question 66

A patient was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of gallstones.The medical term for this condition is

A)cholelithiasis
B)choledocholithiasis
C)choledocholithosis
D)cholethosis
E)cholecystitis

Question 67

A synonym for bend is

A)reflux
B)flexure
C)fracture
D)fixation
E)vermiform

Question 68

Two words that describe the function of the pancreas and are opposite in meaning are

A)monosaccharide and polysaccharide
B)exocrine and endocrine
C)inferior and superior
D)intracellular and extracellular
E)pepsin and trypsin

Question 69

Which of the following terms means stopping the flow of bile?

A)Cirrhosis
B)Cholestatic
C)Cholesterol
D)Choledocholithiasis
E)Cholecystitis

Question 70

________ is the medical term for inflammation of the pancreas.

Question 71

Which of the following terms means abnormally frequent and loose stools?

A)Constipation
B)Diarrhea
C)Dysentery
D)Gastroenteritis
E)Celiac disease

Question 72

The H in HAV, HBV, and HCV stands for

A)herpes
B)hepatitis
C)human
D)hemoglobin
E)hemolytic

Question 73

The suffix that is used to form the names of enzymes is

A)-ic
B)-al
C)-ase
D)-ous
E)-ion

Question 74

Which of the following terms containing a prefix, root, and suffix means the same as a starch?

A)Monoglyceride
B)Monosaccharide
C)Polysaccharide
D)Glycolysis
E)Glycogenolysis

Question 75

The root in the term hepatitis means

A)inflammation
B)a condition
C)blood
D)liver
E)gallbladder

Question 76

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to remove gallstones?

A)ERCP
B)ESWL
C)ESR
D)LFT
E)ESBL

Question 77

What is the meaning of the term hepatocellular?

A)A condition of liver cells
B)Pertaining to liver cells
C)Pertaining to blood making cells
D)Pertaining to production of liver cells
E)A condition of blood cell destruction

Question 78

Which of the following terms that is synonymous with regional enteritis is spelled correctly?

A)Krown's disease
B)Chron's disease
C)Crone's disease
D)Crohn's disease
E)Crown's disease

Question 79

The B in BM stands for

A)bolus
B)bowel
C)bulimia
D)barium
E)bilirubin

Question 80

The term that refers to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is ________.