Deck 8: The Digestive System

Question 1

____ is the twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction.This condition usually occurs in infancy.

A) Inguinal hernia
B) Intussusception
C) Strangulated hernia
D) Volvulus

Answer 1

Volvulus

Question 2

The ____ is the narrow passage that connects the stomach with the small intestine.

A) cardiac sphincter
B) fundus
C) pylorus
D) pyloric sphincter

Answer 2

pylorus

Question 3

Which condition is an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?

A) aerophagia
B) anorexia
C) ascites
D) cachexia

Answer 3

ascites

Question 4

The ____ is the ringlike muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.

A) cardiac sphincter
B) ileocecal valve
C) pyloric sphincter
D) pyloric valve

Question 5

Cholangiography is ____.

A) a radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium
B) a radiographic procedure that produces a detailed cross section of the tissues
C) an endoscopic examination of the gallbladder
D) the use of high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal organs

Question 6

A ____ is a single pouch or sac occurring in the lining or wall of a tubular organ such as the colon.

A) diverticula
B) diverticulitis
C) diverticulosis
D) diverticulum

Question 7

A ____ is the surgical fixation of the rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ.

A) proctectomy
B) proctopexy
C) proctoplasty
D) proctostomy

Question 8

Which surgical procedure is the creation of a connection between two hollow or tubular structures?

A) anastomosis
B) diverticulectomy
C) gastric bypass
D) ostomy

Question 9

The term ____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth that is caused by a fungus.

A) cheilosis
B) herpes labialis
C) stomatomycosis
D) stomatorrhagia

Question 10

The ____ is the last and longest portion of the small intestine.

A) cecum
B) duodenum
C) ileum
D) jejunum

Question 11

Which term describes the return of swallowed food into the mouth?

A) emesis
B) nausea
C) regurgitation
D) vomiting

Question 12

The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as ____.

A) bilirubin
B) borborygmus
C) bruxism
D) bulimia

Question 13

In which condition does a portion of the stomach protrude upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm?

A) esophageal reflux
B) esophageal varices
C) gastroesophageal reflux disease
D) hiatal hernia

Question 14

____ is commonly known as bad breath and is caused by dental diseases or respiratory or gastric disorders.

A) Borborygmus
B) Flatulence
C) Flatus
D) Halitosis

Question 15

A/An ____ is an endoscopic procedure that allows direct visualization of the upper GI tract.

A) esophagogastroduodenoscopy
B) esophagoscopy
C) gastroscopy
D) sigmoidoscopy

Question 16

Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?

A) absorption
B) anabolism
C) catabolism
D) metabolism

Question 17

Which structure secretes bile?

A) gallbladder
B) liver
C) pancreas
D) spleen

Question 18

Which term means difficulty in swallowing?

A) anorexia
B) dyspepsia
C) dysphagia
D) pyrosis

Question 19

The ____ is the fourth part of the colon.

A) anus
B) cecum
C) rectum
D) sigmoid colon

Question 20

Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease and only affects the gums?

A) acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
B) bruxism
C) dental caries
D) gingivitis

Question 21

The temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis is known as ____________________.

Question 22

The symptoms of botulism include ____.

A) headache,delirium,cough,watery diarrhea,rash,and a high fever
B) loose stools,stomach pain,and stomach cramping
C) paralysis and sometimes death
D) profuse diarrhea,vomiting,and rapid dehydration

Question 23

Which term describes pain in the gallbladder?

A) cholecystalgia
B) cholecystic
C) cholecystitis
D) cholelithiasis

Question 24

Which condition involves yellow discoloration of the skin caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood?

A) cirrhosis
B) cyanosis
C) hepatomegaly
D) jaundice

Question 25

The surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 26

Discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward along the esophagus is known as ____________________.

Question 27

The condition of vomiting blood is ____________________.

Question 28

Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus are known as ____________________ varices.

Question 29

Which term describes an eating disorder that is characterized by binge eating?

A) anorexia nervosa
B) bulimia
C) cachexia
D) pica

Question 30

A congenital fissure of the palate that involves the upper lip,the hard palate,or the soft palate is known as a/an ____________________ palate.

Question 31

____________________ is a progressive degenerative disease of the liver that is often caused by excessive alcohol use or by viral hepatitis B or C.

Question 32

The condition of physical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases such as advanced cancer or AIDS is known as ____________________.

Question 33

____________________ is characterized by an accumulation of fat within the liver that usually does not cause liver damage.

Question 34

A bolus is ____.

A) a mass of fecal material that is ready to be expelled
B) a mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed
C) food as it passes from the stomach to the small intestine
D) food in the mouth that is ready to be chewed

Question 35

The procedure to suture the liver is a/an ____________________.

Question 36

Morbid ____________________ is the condition of weighing two to three times,or more,than the ideal weight.

Question 37

The term ____________________ describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma,surgery,or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer.

Question 38

A dental ____________________ is the professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus.

Question 39

The condition of an abnormal enlargement of the liver is ____________________.

Question 40

____________________ is a disorder of the lips characterized by cracklike sores at the corners of the mouth.

Question 41

Esophageal ____________________ are enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus.If one of these veins ruptures,severe bleeding occurs.

Question 42

The surgical removal of all or part of the colon is a/an ____________________.

Question 43

A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the liver.

Question 44

Cholangitis is an acute infection of the gallbladder.

Question 45

Total parenteral nutrition is administered to patients who cannot,or should not,get their nutrition through eating.

Question 46

The term meaning excessive vomiting is ____________________.

Question 47

A proctologist is a physician who specializes in disorders of the colon,rectum,and anus.

Question 48

The surgical removal of the ileum is a/an ____________________.

Question 49

An inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth is known as periodontal disease,or ____________________.

Question 50

An anal ____________________ is a small cracklike sore in the skin of the anus that can cause severe pain during a bowel movement.

Question 51

The uvula plays an important role in snoring and in the formation of some speech sounds.

Question 52

The term dentition refers to the natural teeth arranged in the upper and lower jaws.

Question 53

Flatulence is the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine.

Question 54

Catabolism is the building up of body cells and substances from nutrients.

Question 55

The removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum is a/an _________________________.

Question 56

A/An ____________________ is medication that is administered to produce vomiting.

Question 57

Edentulous means without teeth.

Question 58

Papillae are the folds in the mucosa lining the stomach.

Question 59

The partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine can cause the stopping of intestinal peristalsis.This produces the condition known as ____________________

Question 60

The inflammation of a diverticulum is known as ____________________.

Question 61

The pancreas has important roles in both the digestive and immune systems.

Question 62

Match each definition with the correct term.
cholecystic

A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question 63

Match each definition with the correct term.
cholecystitis

A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question 64

An antiemetic produces vomiting.

Question 65

A gallstone is a hard deposit formed in the gallbladder and bile ducts due to the concretion of bile components.

Question 66

The esophagus is the muscular tube through which ingested food passes from the pharynx to the stomach.

Question 67

Oral thrush is a bacterial infection that grows out of control in the mouth.

Question 68

The flow of waste through the anus is controlled by the two anal sphincter muscles.

Question 69

Bilirubin,which is the pigment produced from the destruction of hemoglobin,is released by the liver in bile.

Question 70

Match each definition with the correct term.
cholelithiasis

A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question 71

Melena is a temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis.

Question 72

Match each definition with the correct term.
cholecystectomy

A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question 73

Feces are solid body wastes expelled through the rectum and anus.

Question 74

A colostomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the colon.

Question 75

includes all of the processes involved in the body's use of nutrients

Question 76

Match each definition with the correct term.
cholecystalgia

A)inflammation of the gallbladder
B)pain in the gallbladder
C)pertaining to the gallbladder
D)presence of gallstones
E)surgical removal of the gallbladder

Question 77

Malabsorption is a condition in which the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food that passes through it.

Question 78

A gastrostomy tube is a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach.

Question 79

The liver stores excess blood sugar as glycogen.

Question 80

A cleft lip is a congenital fissure involving the upper lip,the hard palate,or the soft palate.