Deck 11: Digestive System

Question 1

The suffix -pepsia means

A)opening.
B)small growth.
C)tumor.
D)digestion.

Answer 1

digestion.

Question 2

The combining form that means mouth is

A)stomat/o.
B)ile/o.
C)esophag/o.
D)lingu/o.

Answer 2

stomat/o.

Question 3

A condition of stones in the common bile duct is called

A)cholelithiasis.
B)cholecystitis.
C)cholangioma.
D)choledocholithiasis.

Answer 3

choledocholithiasis.

Question 4

A tumor of the liver is called

A)hematoma.
B)hepatoma.
C)cirrhosis.
D)hepatomegaly.

Question 5

The combining form for intestine is

A)col/o.
B)or/o.
C)ile/o.
D)enter/o.

Question 6

The combining form for rectum is

A)proct/o.
B)an/o.
C)col/o.
D)sigmoid/o.

Question 7

The combining form celi/o is defined as

A)abdomen,abdominal cavity.
B)stomach.
C)gall,bile.
D)mouth.

Question 8

The pronunciation for the anatomic structure that is the second portion of the small intestine is the

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 9

The term proctitis means inflammation of the

A)rectum.
B)colon.
C)gallbladder.
D)liver.

Question 10

The combining form cec/o is defined as the

A)colon.
B)appendix.
C)ileum.
D)cecum.

Question 11

The combining form for liver is

A)hepat/o.
B)lingu/o.
C)palat/o.
D)uvul/o.

Question 12

Inflammation of the intestines is called

A)enteritis.
B)diverticulosis.
C)polyposis.
D)gastritis.

Question 13

Inflammation of the tongue is called

A)uvulitis.
B)palatitis.
C)gingivitis.
D)glossitis.

Question 14

The combining form for gall,bile is

A)cheil/o.
B)choledoch/o.
C)chol/e.
D)cholangi/o.

Question 15

The combining form for small growth is

A)palat/o.
B)pylor/o.
C)polyp/o.
D)sial/o.

Question 16

The term that means salivary stone is

A)sialolith.
B)cholangioma.
C)adhesion.
D)polyp.

Question 17

The combining form cheil/o is defined as

A)gall,bile.
B)lip.
C)tongue.
D)saliva.

Question 18

The pronunciation for the anatomic structure(s)joining the pharynx to the stomach is(are)the

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 19

A combining form for tongue is

A)sial/o.
B)lapar/o.
C)gloss/o.
D)cheil/o.

Question 20

The combining form sial/o means

A)saliva,salivary gland.
B)tongue.
C)lip.
D)gum.

Question 21

Suturing of the tongue is called

A)gingivectomy.
B)cheiloplasty.
C)palatoplasty.
D)glossorrhaphy.

Question 22

A tumorlike growth extending outward from a mucous membrane; usually benign; common sites are in the nose,throat,and intestines

A)peptic ulcer.
B)polyp.
C)celiac disease.
D)volvulus.

Question 23

The term rectocele is defined as

A)inflammation of the uvula.
B)prolapse of the rectum.
C)protrusion of the rectum.
D)disturbance of bowel function.

Question 24

Excision of half of the colon is called

A)cholecystectomy.
B)enterorrhaphy.
C)hemicolectomy.
D)laparotomy.

Question 25

Which of the following is a condition associated with excessive fat?

A)Pancreatitis
B)Cholangioma
C)Polyposis
D)Steatohepatitis

Question 26

A malabsorption syndrome caused by an immune reaction to gluten is called

A)Crohn disease.
B)volvulus.
C)celiac disease.
D)cirrhosis.

Question 27

The term uvulitis means

A)inflammation of the uvula.
B)excision of the uvula.
C)stone in the salivary gland.
D)inflammation of the stomach.

Question 28

The term esophagogastroplasty is defined as the _____ the esophagus and the stomach.

A)creation of an artificial opening between
B)excision of
C)surgical repair of
D)incision of

Question 29

The surgical repair of the stomach is called

A)anoplasty.
B)gastroplasty.
C)pyloroplasty.
D)herniorrhaphy.

Question 30

The term that means inflammation of the gallbladder is

A)cholelithiasis.
B)diverticulitis.
C)cholecystitis.
D)esophagitis.

Question 31

A condition that results when too much iron is absorbed from food is

A)hemochromatosis.
B)hemorrhoids.
C)obesity.
D)Crohn disease.

Question 32

Telescoping of a segment of the intestine is called

A)ulcerative colitis.
B)intussusception.
C)Crohn disease.
D)polyp.

Question 33

The term for the twisting or kinking of the intestine that causes intestinal obstruction is

A)intussusception.
B)volvulus.
C)ulcerative colitis.
D)gastroesophageal reflux.

Question 34

A chronic disease of the liver that is accompanied by the gradual destruction of cells is called

A)cirrhosis.
B)hepatoma.
C)hepatitis.
D)dysentery.

Question 35

The abnormal growing together of two peritoneal surfaces that normally are separate is called a(n)

A)fistula.
B)ulcer.
C)adhesion.
D)polyp.

Question 36

An artificial opening into the colon (through the abdominal wall)is called

A)cheiloplasty.
B)gastrostomy.
C)colostomy.
D)ileostomy.

Question 37

A term that means incision into the abdominal cavity is

A)vagotomy.
B)laparotomy.
C)pyloromyotomy.
D)gastrectomy.

Question 38

Non-mechanical obstruction of the intestine,caused by lack of effective peristalsis,is

A)ileus.
B)colitis.
C)volvulus.
D)adhesion.

Question 39

The abnormal backward flow of GI contents into the esophagus is called

A)Crohn disease.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)intussusception.
D)gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Question 40

Inflammation of the colon with the formation of ulcers,which can cause bloody diarrhea is a disease called

A)intussusception.
B)appendicitis.
C)ulcerative colitis.
D)irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 41

The surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity is called

A)abdominoplasty.
B)abdominal resection.
C)abdominal sonography.
D)abdominocentesis.

Question 42

Proctology is the study of the

A)rectum.
B)stomach.
C)sigmoid colon.
D)ileum.

Question 43

A cholangiogram is a radiographic image of the

A)colon.
B)bile ducts.
C)duodenum.
D)stomach.

Question 44

A test to find blood that is present in the stool but can only be detected by chemical testing or by microscope is

A)Helicobacter pylori antibodies.
B)fecal occult blood test.
C)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
D)endoscopic ultrasound.

Question 45

A radiographic image of the esophagus is called

A)cholangiogram.
B)esophagogram.
C)esophagoscopy.
D)esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Question 46

An instrument used for visual examination of the stomach is a

A)bronchoscope.
B)gastroscope.
C)colonoscope.
D)laparoscope.

Question 47

The term that means visual examination of the abdominal cavity is

A)laparoscopy.
B)gastroscopy.
C)colonoscopy.
D)sigmoidoscopy.

Question 48

The term that means surgical removal of gum tissue is

A)cheiloplasty.
B)palatoplasty.
C)gingivectomy.
D)glossorrhaphy.

Question 49

The term that means radiographic imaging of the colon is

A)cholangiogram.
B)colonoscopy.
C)CT colonography.
D)capsule endoscopy.

Question 50

A series of radiographic images taken of the pharynx,esophagus,stomach,and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been administered orally is a(n)

A)barium enema.
B)endoscopic ultrasound.
C)upper GI series.
D)Helicobacter pylori antibodies test.

Question 51

A procedure in which contrast media is introduced into the biliary and pancreatic ducts through an endoscope in the duodenum; used to evaluate obstructions,strictures,stone diseases,and pancreatic cancer is

A)endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
B)endoscopic ultrasound.
C)abdominal sonography.
D)esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Question 52

In a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty,the surgical repair involves the uvula and the

A)tongue and throat.
B)palate and throat.
C)throat,palate,and gums.
D)tongue and gums.

Question 53

Difficulty in swallowing is called

A)dysphasia.
B)dyspepsia.
C)dysphagia.
D)aphasia.

Question 54

The term that means excision of the stomach is

A)gastrectomy.
B)laparotomy.
C)gastrostomy.
D)diverticulectomy.

Question 55

The term that means softening of the stomach is

A)gastromalacia.
B)dyspepsia.
C)gastritis.
D)steatosis.

Question 56

The suturing of a hernia (for repair)is called a(n)

A)gastrostomy.
B)gastrojejunostomy.
C)colostomy.
D)herniorrhaphy.

Question 57

The surgery performed to treat morbid obesity,which can cause serious illness is

A)abdominoperineal resection.
B)hemorrhoidectomy.
C)vagotomy.
D)bariatric surgery.

Question 58

A connection created by surgically joining two structures is called

A)anastomosis.
B)vagotomy.
C)abdominoperineal resection.
D)uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.

Question 59

The creation of an artificial opening between the stomach and the jejunum is called

A)enterorrhaphy.
B)gastrojejunostomy.
C)anastomosis.
D)jejunostomy.

Question 60

A visual examination of the rectum is called

A)sigmoidoscopy.
B)colonoscopy.
C)proctoscopy.
D)gastroscopy.

Question 61

The term for gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus is

A)feces.
B)flatus.
C)gavage.
D)emesis.

Question 62

The term that means waste from the digestive tract expelled through the rectum is

A)feces.
B)dysentery.
C)flatus.
D)hematemesis.

Question 63

The urge to vomit is called

A)ascites.
B)flatus.
C)nausea.
D)gavage.

Question 64

The gastroenterologist recommended the patient have a vertical banded gastroplasty to surgically treat his morbid obesity.This type of surgery is referred to as _____ surgery.

A)bariatric
B)ileocecal
C)colorectal
D)pancreatic

Question 65

The term for washing out the stomach is

A)gastric lavage.
B)gavage.
C)reflux.
D)stoma.

Question 66

The term that means frequent discharge of liquid stool is

A)ascites.
B)diarrhea.
C)dysentery.
D)melena.

Question 67

The condition characterized by periodic disturbances of bowel function such as diarrhea or constipation usually associated with abdominal pain is abbreviated as

A)IBS.
B)UGI.
C)UPPP.
D)GI.

Question 68

Expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth is called

A)flatus.
B)emesis.
C)nausea.
D)reflux.

Question 69

For visual examination of the abdominal cavity during a surgical procedure,the surgeon uses

A)proctoscope.
B)laparoscope.
C)gastroscope.
D)colonoscope.

Question 70

The term orogastric is defined as pertaining to the

A)nose and stomach.
B)mouth and stomach.
C)abdomen.
D)stomach and intestines.

Question 71

The term for passage of visibly bloody feces is

A)stoma.
B)hematochezia.
C)hematemesis.
D)dysentery.

Question 72

Feeding a person through a tube is called

A)hematemesis.
B)reflux.
C)lavage.
D)gavage.

Question 73

The term hepatomegaly is defined as

A)pertaining to the liver.
B)enlargement of the liver.
C)pertaining to the abdomen.
D)inflammation of the liver.

Question 74

The term that means pertaining to the ileum and the cecum is

A)oral.
B)ileostomy.
C)orogastric.
D)ileocecal.

Question 75

The term that means pertaining to the mouth is

A)nasogastric.
B)anal.
C)peritoneal.
D)oral.

Question 76

The patient's intestinal obstruction was most likely caused by scar tissue from a chronic inflammation that usually affects the ileum and colon.The condition is characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestine wall and is called

A)ileus.
B)diverticulosis.
C)cholecystitis.
D)Crohn disease.

Question 77

To evaluate the patient for colon cancer,the doctor performed a diagnostic procedure to visually examine the colon called a

A)colonoscopy.
B)colonoscope.
C)colostomy.
D)cholangiogram.

Question 78

The abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called

A)ascites.
B)hematemesis.
C)feces.
D)gastric lavage.

Question 79

The surgical repair of the uvula,palate,and pharynx is abbreviated as

A)GERD.
B)PEG.
C)UPPP.
D)APR.

Question 80

The patient with ulcerative colitis was scheduled for surgery that would involve the creation of an artificial opening into the ileum through the abdominal wall called a(n)

A)ileostomy.
B)colostomy.
C)colectomy.
D)antrectomy.