Deck 5: Digestive System

Question 1

The layers of a tooth, from hardest to softest are:

A)Dentin, enamel, and pulp
B)Enamel, dentin, and pulp
C)Enamel, pulp, and dentin
D)Dentin, pulp, and enamel
E)Pulp, dentin, and enamel

Answer 1

Enamel, dentin, and pulp

Question 2

A synonym for swallowing is:

A)Deglutition
B)Bolus
C)Regurgitation
D)Emesis
E)Reflux

Answer 2

Deglutition

Question 3

The roof of the mouth is called the ________________.

Answer 3

Palate
Explanation: The roof of the mouth is called the palate.

Question 4

Gastroenterology is the study of:

A)Weight loss
B)Dietetics
C)The olfactory system
D)The digestive system
E)The circulatory system

Question 5

The suffix in defecation means

A)Away from
B)Process
C)Pertaining to
D)A condition
E)Resembling

Question 6

Masticate means to:

A)Bite
B)Chew
C)Swallow
D)Digest
E)Eliminate

Question 7

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

Question 8

Which of the following words means treatment of obesity?

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

Question 9

Starting from the mouth, 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

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

Question 11

The normal adult has _________ teeth.

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

Question 12

Which of the following words means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole?

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

Question 13

The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat:

A)Glossodynia
B)Obesity
C)Dysphagia
D)Hiatal hernia
E)Esophageal varices

Question 14

Which of the following words mean relating to the liver?

A)Renal
B)Hepatic
C)Cardiac
D)Hepatocellular
E)Hepatitis

Question 15

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

A)Esofagus
B)Esophagis
C)Easofagis
D)Easophages
E)Esophagus

Question 16

The word for any small projection is __________, and its plural is ___________.

A)Palate; palates
B)Papila; papillas
C)Papilla; papillae
D)Plaque; plaques
E)Pulp; pulpes

Question 17

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

A)Pancreas
B)Salivary glands
C)Cell membrane
D)Blood and lymphatics
E)Amylase and lipase

Question 18

The alimentary canal and accessory organs are a(n):

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

Question 19

The correct term for removal of waste products is:

A)Deglutition
B)Mastication
C)Elimination
D)Secretion
E)Absorption

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

Which of the following words means a condition involving vomiting of red blood?

A)Esophagitis
B)Hematemesis
C)Regurgitation
D)Epiglottis
E)Glossodynia

Question 22

Read this selection: A patient has Sjögren Syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the salivary glands, stopping production of saliva. This leads to dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, and increased bacterial activity in the mouth, causing gingivitis. Which of the following statements best describes a patient with this syndrome?

A)Inflammation is not a complication
B)The parotid and sublingual glands continue to function normally
C)Dysphagia occurs
D)The submandibular glands secrete excessively
E)Digestion of starch with amylase leads to excessive growth of bacteria

Question 23

Which of the following is a condition involving the gums?

A)Esophageal
B)Laparoscopic
C)Gingivitis
D)Dental calculus
E)Glossodynia

Question 24

____________ is the Latin word for opening and is the opening through the diaphragm for the __________.

A)Hiatus and esophagus
B)Hyatus and esophagis
C)Hiatis and esophagus
D)Hiatal and esophageal
E)Hyatis and esophagus

Question 25

A dental calculus is also known as ______________________.

Question 26

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning white?

A)Periodontics
B)Hematemesis
C)Cyanotic
D)Xanthochromic
E)Leukoplakia

Question 27

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning after?

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix pertains to under the tongue?

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

Question 30

The ___________ closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea.

Question 31

The word chyme means

A)a digestive enzyme
B)a semifluid, partially digested food
C)a sticky secretion of mucous membranes
D)acid indigestion
E)an inflammation of the lining of the stomach

Question 32

Which of the following words has a prefix meaning two?

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

Question 33

The virus that causes cold sores is abbreviated:

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

Which of the following words means to protrude?

A)Hiatal
B)Hiatus
C)Herniate
D)Dysphagia
E)Deglutition

Question 36

Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. It occurs in postmenopausal women. Its etiology 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's seen in older women.
E)Antibiotics will clear it up.

Question 37

The word halitosis means

A)Painful, burning tongue
B)Bad odor of the breath
C)Infection with Candida albicans
D)Bacterial destruction of teeth
E)Patch of abnormal tissue

Question 38

An incisor is a(n):

A)Tooth with one point
B)Tooth with two points
C)Tooth for grinding food
D)Underdeveloped tooth
E)Chisel-shaped tooth

Question 39

The word meaning bacterial destruction of teeth is:

A)Thrush
B)Plaque
C)Caries
D)Canker
E)Colonic

Question 40

Which word with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving tissue around a tooth?

A)Gingival
B)Submandibular
C)Periodontitis
D)Leukoplakia
E)Hematemesis

Question 41

Upset stomach with epigastric pain, nausea, and gas is:

A)Dysphagia
B)Deglutition
C)Dyspepsia
D)Dyslexia
E)Canker

Question 42

A shallow ulcer in the lining of a structure is a(n):

A)Erosion
B)Vagus
C)Pylorus
D)Serosa
E)Aneroxia

Question 43

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

Question 44

The instrument used to examine the stomach is the:

A)Cytoscope
B)Microscope
C)Otoscope
D)Ophthalmoscope
E)Gastroscope

Question 45

Which of the following words means an infection of the stomach and intestines?

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

Question 46

The RD in GERDS stands for:

A)Registered dietician
B)Retrograde dilation
C)Regurgitative destruction
D)Roux-en-Y disease
E)Reflux disease

Question 47

Which of the following is an examination of the abdomen using an endoscope?

A)Laparoscopy
B)Otoscopy
C)Gastroscope
D)Cholangiography
E)Enteroscope

Question 48

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 49

This medication suppresses gastric acid secretion by blocking in the lining of the stomach the enzyme system that produces gastric acid. Examples include Omeprazole (Prilosec) and Lansoprazole (Prevacid). _______________________

Question 50

The adjective form for the stomach is:

A)gastric
B)cecal
C)alimentary
D)ileostomy
E)stomatitis

Question 51

Hiatal hernia occurs when a portion of the stomach protrudes through the:

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

Question 52

The condition of dilated veins of the esophagus is:

A)Esophagitis
B)Varicose esophagus
C)Esophageal varices
D)Gastroesophageal reflux
E)Hiatal hernia

Question 53

A disorder of the small intestine in which one is allergic to gluten is _______________.

Question 54

Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver?

A)Pancreatitis
B)Hypertension
C)Hyperbilirubinemia
D)Glycemic
E)Triglyceride

Question 55

Which of the following includes the correct plural of the word preceding it?

A)Villus; villi
B)Viscus; viscusses
C)Varix; varixes
D)Lipid; lipides
E)Pancreas; pancreax

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

A disease in which intestinal uptake of nutrients is impaired is:

A)constipation
B)lactose intolerance
C)impaired glucose tolerance
D)malabsorption syndrome
E)gastrocolonic reflex

Question 58

Antacids neutralize gastric acid and are used to treat:

A)Irritable bowel syndrome
B)Constipation
C)Flatus
D)Diarrhea
E)Heartburn and acid indigestion

Question 59

__________ can result from overdistension or irritation of any part of the digestive tract.

Question 60

A backward flow of food from the stomach after a meal is:

A)Predisposition
B)Malabsorption
C)Posterior regurgitation
D)Postprandial reflux
E)Preeclampsia

Question 61

Bile is secreted by the __________ into the ____________.

A)Pancreas; stomach
B)Salivary glands; mouth
C)Stomach; chyme
D)Liver; duodenum
E)Small intestine; large intestine

Question 62

A condition of having gallstones is called:

A)Cholelithiasis
B)Cholesterol
C)Hemachromatosis
D)Cirrhosis
E)Chyme

Question 63

Which of the following terms, meaning production of new glucose, is correctly spelled?

A)Glycogeneosis
B)Gluconeaginisis
C)Glykoneoghenusus
D)Gluconeogenesis
E)Glychoneugenisis

Question 64

The adjective form of bile is:

A)Biliary
B)Bilious
C)Biliate
D)Bilbous
E)Bilient

Question 65

The prefix in extracorporeal means ______________.

Question 66

Lithrotripsy is used to treat:

A)Gastritis
B)Peptic ulcers
C)Cirrhosis
D)Diabetes
E)Cholelithiasis

Question 67

The lining that means pertaining to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity is ______________.

Question 68

A slowly progressing form of liver inflammation is:

A)acute hepatitis
B)chronic hepatitis
C)chronic hepatoma
D)acute cholelithiasis
E)chronic hepatocellular adenoma

Question 69

Alcoholism is the most common cause of scarring of the liver, known as ___________________.

Question 70

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

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

Question 71

The root in hepatitis means

A)Inflammation
B)A condition
C)A procedure
D)Liver
E)Gallbladder

Question 72

The H in HAV, HBV, and HCV stands for:

A)Herpes
B)Hepatitis
C)Human
D)Hemoglobin
E)Hemolytic

Question 73

Gallstones can be removed without surgically removing the gallbladder in a procedure abbreviated:

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

Question 74

Which of the following words means yellow staining of tissues?

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

Question 75

A synonym for icterus is _________________________.

Question 76

Which term with two roots and a suffix means pertaining to liver cells?

A)Hemolytic
B)Hepatocellular
C)Extracellular
D)Intracellular
E)Islet cell carcinoma

Question 77

The acronym for a group of lab tests to measure liver processes is:

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

Question 78

The largest internal organ in the body is the:

A)Pancreas
B)Liver
C)Kidney
D)Stomach
E)Gallbladder

Question 79

Two words that describe glands 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 80

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

A)Increased size; prothrobmin
B)Decreased production; hemoglobin
C)Increased production; globulin
D)Decreased destruction; ALT
E)Increased destruction; bilirubin