Deck 19: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems

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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Dehydration
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Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) caused by Fusobacterium is also known more commonly as __________________.​
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Which pathogenic genus causes an infection known as bacillary dysentery?​

A)​Clostridium
B)​Escherichia
C)​Shigella
D)​Yersinia
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Enterohemorrhagic E.coli, sometimes referred to verocytotoxic E.coli cause disease by production of ___________ toxins.​
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Flank pain
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
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A common infection called "traveler's diarrhea" is caused by which pathogen?​

A)​Escherichia coli
B)​Helicobacter pylori
C)​Clostridium difficile
D)​Yersinia enterocolitica
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Which of the following is a sexually transmitted disease characterized by lesions that range from small, flattened areas to extensive, cauliflower-like growths?​

A)​Chlamydia
B)​Condyloma
C)​Giardiasis
D)​Gonorrhea
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Adenocarcinoma
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Species of the genus ________________ are the most common cause of enterocolitis infections from ingestion of contaminated foods.​
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Malnutrition
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Microvilli
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Electrolytes
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Clue cells and a copious, grey-white discharge with a foul odor caused by amines are characteristic of which bacterial pathogen?​

A)​Chlamydia trachomatis
B)​Gardnerella vaginalis
C)​Haemophilus ducreyi
D)​Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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Which type of gastrointestinal infection can progress to cirrhosis and may require eventual organ transplantation?​

A)​Botulism
B)​Cholera
C)​Diverticulitis
D)​Hepatitis
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The complicated urinary tract infection pyelonephritis involves the ________________ but may result from infections in other parts of the body.​
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Infections from ____________________ cause large nodules in the Peyer's patches and secondary manifestation of erythema nodosum and reactive arthritis.​
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Peptic ulcer
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Ablation
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The term vaginosis is used in mixed bacterial infections where inflammation is not seen.​
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Yersinia enterocolitica bacteria are inactivated by cold temperatures so are rarely seen in Scandinavian countries or other northern climates.​
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The disease called trench mouth is a contagious viral infection seen in individuals with HIV/AIDS.​
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Shiga toxin production is associated with infections from the enterohemorrhagic strain of Escherichia coli.​
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The gastrointestinal system includes all structures progressing from the mouth to anus involved in the processing of food or other nutritional substances.​
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Only a very few Clostridium botulinum bacteria in the bloodstream are required to block neurotransmission of peripheral nerve synapses leading to diaphragmatic paralysis.​
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The cholera epidemic in Haiti following a devastating earthquake in 2010 was traced back to aid workers from Nepal who were carriers.​
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Clostridium difficile is exclusively classified by the CDC as a healthcare-associated infection.​
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Infections following GI trauma are often polymicrobial involving anaerobic bacterial growth initially then followed by proliferation of aerobic bacteria.​
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The gastrointestinal system includes all structures progressing from the mouth to anus involved in the processing of food or other nutritional substances.​
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Deck 19: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Dehydration
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Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) caused by Fusobacterium is also known more commonly as __________________.​
trench mouth​
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Which pathogenic genus causes an infection known as bacillary dysentery?​

A)​Clostridium
B)​Escherichia
C)​Shigella
D)​Yersinia
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Enterohemorrhagic E.coli, sometimes referred to verocytotoxic E.coli cause disease by production of ___________ toxins.​
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Flank pain
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Probiotics
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A common infection called "traveler's diarrhea" is caused by which pathogen?​

A)​Escherichia coli
B)​Helicobacter pylori
C)​Clostridium difficile
D)​Yersinia enterocolitica
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Which of the following is a sexually transmitted disease characterized by lesions that range from small, flattened areas to extensive, cauliflower-like growths?​

A)​Chlamydia
B)​Condyloma
C)​Giardiasis
D)​Gonorrhea
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Adenocarcinoma
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Species of the genus ________________ are the most common cause of enterocolitis infections from ingestion of contaminated foods.​
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Malnutrition
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Electrolytes
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Clue cells and a copious, grey-white discharge with a foul odor caused by amines are characteristic of which bacterial pathogen?​

A)​Chlamydia trachomatis
B)​Gardnerella vaginalis
C)​Haemophilus ducreyi
D)​Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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Which type of gastrointestinal infection can progress to cirrhosis and may require eventual organ transplantation?​

A)​Botulism
B)​Cholera
C)​Diverticulitis
D)​Hepatitis
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The complicated urinary tract infection pyelonephritis involves the ________________ but may result from infections in other parts of the body.​
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Infections from ____________________ cause large nodules in the Peyer's patches and secondary manifestation of erythema nodosum and reactive arthritis.​
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Peptic ulcer
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​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Natural or supplemental organisms including bacteria and yeasts believed to be beneficial to gastrointestinal health including Lactobacillus.b.​Finger-like projections on the surfaces of endothelial cells as found in the intestinal tract.c.​A condition involving loss of bodily stores of water and accompanying electrolytes.d.​Symptom of discomfort involving typically one side in the lateral upper abdomen that may radiate to the back.e.​General state of not having enough intake of food, eating the wrong types of food, or being unable to process the food taken in.f.​A ring-shaped muscle which allows opening and closing of an organ such as the anus, bladder, or stomach.g.​Painful open sores in the lining of the stomach or proximal small intestine.h.​Ionic minerals in blood or other fluids that influence the amount of water in the body.i.​Destruction or removal of tissue by means of electrical or laser energy, heated fluid, or radiofrequency.j.Neoplasia or malignancy arising from glandular structures in epithelial tissues.
​Ablation
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The term vaginosis is used in mixed bacterial infections where inflammation is not seen.​
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Yersinia enterocolitica bacteria are inactivated by cold temperatures so are rarely seen in Scandinavian countries or other northern climates.​
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The disease called trench mouth is a contagious viral infection seen in individuals with HIV/AIDS.​
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Shiga toxin production is associated with infections from the enterohemorrhagic strain of Escherichia coli.​
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The gastrointestinal system includes all structures progressing from the mouth to anus involved in the processing of food or other nutritional substances.​
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Only a very few Clostridium botulinum bacteria in the bloodstream are required to block neurotransmission of peripheral nerve synapses leading to diaphragmatic paralysis.​
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The cholera epidemic in Haiti following a devastating earthquake in 2010 was traced back to aid workers from Nepal who were carriers.​
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Clostridium difficile is exclusively classified by the CDC as a healthcare-associated infection.​
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Infections following GI trauma are often polymicrobial involving anaerobic bacterial growth initially then followed by proliferation of aerobic bacteria.​
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The gastrointestinal system includes all structures progressing from the mouth to anus involved in the processing of food or other nutritional substances.​
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