Deck 5: Digestive System

Question 1

Inflammation of the rectum and anus is called

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

Answer 1

proctitis.

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

Peristalsis

Question 3

A ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a

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

Answer 3

ruga.

Question 4

The term for the process of breaking down food is

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

Question 5

Patients with a pathologic condition of the tissues surrounding the teeth.

A) Gastric disease
B) Buccal disease
C) Salivary disease
D) Periodontal disease

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

The process of chewing is

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

The process of taking in more nutrients than the body optimally needs is

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

The healthcare term for indigestion is

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

Question 12

Which of the following is not a salivary gland?

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

Question 13

The process of releasing feces from the body is

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

Question 14

The combining form for the upper jaw bone is

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

Question 15

Difficulty swallowing is

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

Question 16

What is a substance eaten in food and made by the liver?

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

Question 17

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 18

One of the combining forms for abdomen is

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

The combining form for lips is

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

Question 21

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 22

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

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

Question 23

Telescoping of the intestines is

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

Question 24

Development of bulging sacs in the lining of the colon is

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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 27

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 28

Ileus is a(n)

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

Question 29

The healthcare term for a fever blister or cold sore is

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

Question 30

Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus are

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

Question 31

Twisting of the intestines is

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

Question 32

A glandular tumor that is filled with cysts is called a(n)

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

Question 33

What is an abnormal connection or passage, caused by disease or injury, between different body parts?

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

Question 34

What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools?

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

Question 35

Pyrosis is a healthcare term for

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

The healthcare term for cavities is

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

Question 38

Hirschsprung disease is

A) congenital megacolon.
B) cleft palate.
C) esophageal atresia.
D) pyloric stenosis.

Question 39

What is the term for black, tarry stools?

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

Question 40

The healthcare term for bad-smelling breath is

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

Question 41

The gallbladder contracts and releases bile into the duodenum through the

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

Question 42

A test that measures the motor function of the esophagus is

A) manometry.
B) fluoroscopy.
C) endoscopy.
D) a barium swallow.

Question 43

The breakdown of fats includes the process of

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

Question 44

A patient with delayed bowel movements has difficulty with

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

Question 45

A procedure using a contrast medium to image the gallbladder is called

A) a barium swallow.
B) computed tomography.
C) cholecystography.
D) GTT.

Question 46

Crural hernia is a(n) _____ hernia.

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

Question 47

An example of an anastomosis is a(n)

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

Question 48

Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called

A) manometry.
B) ultrasound or sonography.
C) computed tomography.
D) fluoroscopy.

Question 49

An artificial opening from the intestinal tract to the outside of the body is a

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

Question 50

A blood test to detect possible jaundice, cirrhosis, or hepatitis is called

A) GGT.
B) total bilirubin.
C) hemoccult test.
D) biopsy.

Question 51

The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is

A) ligation.
B) nasogastric intubation.
C) paracentesis.
D) lysis.

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

A fecal exam to detect hidden blood is a

A) stool culture.
B) GGT.
C) stool guaiac.
D) total bilirubin.

Question 54

A gastric resection is called a

A) gastrectomy.
B) gastrostomy.
C) gastrotomy.
D) gastroscopy.

Question 55

Tying off a blood vessel or duct is called

A) lysis.
B) ligation.
C) stripping.
D) anastomosis.

Question 56

Presence of stones in the gallbladder is referred to as

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

Question 57

The plural of ruga is

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

Question 58

A patient with cholecystitis has ____ disease.

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

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 61

Failure of the palate to close during embryonic development, creating an opening in the roof of the mouth, is known as

A) cleft palate.
B) palatoplasty.
C) stomatitis.
D) pyloric stenosis.

Question 62

A synonym for rectitis is

A) pruritus ani.
B) proctitis.
C) colitis.
D) ileus.

Question 63

A patient with hematemesis has

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

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

Inflammation of the bile vessels is

A) cholangitis.
B) cholecystitis.
C) choledochitis.
D) biliary atresia.

Question 66

Open sores in the stomach or small intestines are called

A) decubitus ulcers.
B) peptic ulcers.
C) diaphragmatoceles.
D) GERD.

Question 67

Surgery done through incisions in the abdominal wall

A) anastomosis.
B) laparoscopic.
C) ligation.
D) paracentesis.

Question 68

The type of hepatitis transmitted through direct contact with fecally contaminated food or water is hepatitis

A) A.
B) B.
C) C.
D) None of the above

Question 69

An esophagus that ends in a blind pouch and lacks an opening into the stomach is

A) achalasia.
B) esophageal atresia.
C) hiatal hernia.
D) Hirschsprung disease.

Question 70

Yellowing of the skin and sclerae caused by elevated bilirubin levels is called

A) biliary colic.
B) ileus.
C) fistula.
D) jaundice.

Question 71

Introduction of a solution into the rectum for therapeutic or hygienic reasons is a(n)

A) paracentesis.
B) anastomosis.
C) enema.
D) lysis.

Question 72

Another term for liver cancer is

A) hepatocellular carcinoma.
B) odentogenic tumor.
C) cystadenoma.
D) leiomyoma.

Question 73

Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is

A) gastritis.
B) peronitis.
C) proctitis.
D) peritonitis.

Question 74

Inflammation of the large intestine is

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

Question 75

Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called

A) appendicitis.
B) regional enteritis.
C) peritonitis.
D) colitis.

Question 76

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

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

Question 77

Diarrhea, gas, 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 78

A umbilical hernia is a(n)

A) hiatal hernia.
B) omphalocele.
C) crural hernia.
D) inguinal hernia.

Question 79

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 80

A purulent discharge from the tissue surrounding the teeth is

A) malocclusion.
B) dental plaque.
C) dental caries.
D) pyorrhea.