Deck 8: Digestive System

Question 1

The medical term for belching is:

A) dyspepsia.
B) eructation.
C) flatus.
D) lavage.

Answer 1

eructation.

Question 2

In the term postprandial,the combining form prand/i means:

A) rectum.
B) meal.
C) around.
D) throat.

Answer 2

meal.

Question 3

The ________ is the largest glandular organ in the body.

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

Answer 3

liver

Question 4

The medical term for a toothache is:

A) dentoid.
B) denticle.
C) dentalgia.
D) dentibuccal.

Question 5

In the term diarrhea,the suffix -rrhea means:

A) flow.
B) suture.
C) orange-yellow.
D) bursting forth.

Question 6

All of the following are functions of the digestive system except:

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

Question 7

Inflammation of the liver is:

A) hepatoma.
B) nephritis.
C) nephroma.
D) hepatitis.

Question 8

A physician who specializes in the study of the anus and the rectum is called a:

A) proctalgia.
B) proctology.
C) proctologist.
D) proctoplasty.

Question 9

A surgical incision into the abdomen is:

A) choledochotomy.
B) gastrectomy.
C) glossectomy.
D) laparotomy.

Question 10

The ________ is the first portion of the small intestine.

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

Question 11

The creation of a new opening in the colon is called:

A) colostomy.
B) colotomy.
C) colorrhaphy.
D) colonic.

Question 12

In the term emesis,the root eme means:

A) to vomit.
B) to belch.
C) to ingest.
D) to excrete.

Question 13

The term duodenal refers to what part of the intestine?

A) first part of small intestine
B) second part of small intestine
C) third part of small intestine
D) large intestine

Question 14

A chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but most commonly occurs in the ileum is:

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

Question 15

In the term amylase,the suffix -ase means:

A) pertaining to.
B) enzyme.
C) condition of.
D) starch.

Question 16

Inflammation of the pancreas is:

A) pancreasitis.
B) pancreatitis.
C) pancreatic amylase.
D) cholangiopancreatography.

Question 17

In the term enteritis,the root enter means:

A) stomach.
B) gallbladder.
C) colon.
D) small intestine.

Question 18

The medical term for indigestion is:

A) dyspepsia.
B) dysphagia.
C) stomatitis.
D) ascites.

Question 19

A small mass of masticated food ready to be swallowed is:

A) bolus.
B) chyme.
C) anabolism.
D) catabolism.

Question 20

The study of the stomach and the intestines is:

A) gastrology.
B) enterology.
C) gastroenterology.
D) enterogastrology.

Question 21

In the term halitosis,the root halit means:

A) mouth.
B) sweet.
C) saliva.
D) breath.

Question 22

In the term dysentery,the prefix dys- means:

A) through.
B) difficult.
C) above.
D) suture.

Question 23

The ________ is the hardest and most compact part of a tooth.

A) cementum
B) enamel
C) dentin
D) crown

Question 24

In the term pilonidal,the combining form pil/o means:

A) nest.
B) colon.
C) gland.
D) hair.

Question 25

The x-ray examination of the gallbladder is called:

A) cholangiography.
B) gallbladder ultrasonography.
C) cholecystography.
D) colonoscopy.

Question 26

A disease that causes inflammation and sores in the lining of the large intestine is called:

A) ulcerative colitis.
B) paralytic ileus.
C) stomatitis.
D) volvulus.

Question 27

Which condition occurs when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach is weak or relaxes inappropriately?

A) gastroesophageal reflux disease
B) inguinal hernia
C) pyloric stenosis
D) anorexia

Question 28

An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is:

A) melena.
B) intussusception.
C) eructation.
D) ascites.

Question 29

A GI series uses:

A) barium to visualize the stomach and intestines.
B) ultrasound to show the size of the colon.
C) fiberoptic instrument to see the inside of the stomach.
D) a sample of blood to test the function of the stomach.

Question 30

What is the term for black,tarry stools?

A) peristalsis
B) ascites
C) melena
D) eructation

Question 31

Which term means chewing?

A) melena
B) mastcation
C) mastication
D) eructation

Question 32

The direct visual examination of the colon via a flexible,lighted instrument is called:

A) cholangiography.
B) ultrasonography.
C) colonoscopy.
D) cholecystography.

Question 33

An x-ray exam of the common bile duct,cystic duct,and hepatic ducts is:

A) cholangiography.
B) gastroduodenoesophagoscopy.
C) esophagogastroduodenal endoscopy.
D) gastric analysis.

Question 34

The part of the tooth that is seen above the gum is the:

A) dentin.
B) crown.
C) root.
D) pulp cavity.

Question 35

Peristalsis is defined as:

A) intravenous nourishment.
B) decreased digestive activity.
C) wavelike involuntary contractions.
D) increased defecation.

Question 36

There are ________ permanent teeth.

A) 20
B) 28
C) 32
D) 34

Question 37

Fluoroscopic examination of the esophagus,stomach,and small intestine is called:

A) cholecystography.
B) esophagogastroduodenal endoscopy.
C) cholangiography.
D) gastrointestinal series.

Question 38

In the term ileostomy,the root ile means:

A) paralysis.
B) ileum.
C) a twisting.
D) like.

Question 39

The teeth with sharp cutting edges are:

A) molars.
B) bicuspids.
C) incisors.
D) premolars.

Question 40

What kind of teeth are the largest of the permanent set?

A) bicuspids
B) canines
C) molars
D) incisors

Question 41

The esophagus leads from the pharynx to the:

A) larynx.
B) gallbladder.
C) stomach.
D) intestine.

Question 42

Pain is a common symptom of this condition of the intestine:

A) anorexia.
B) ascites.
C) diverticulitis.
D) cirrhosis.

Question 43

The correct spelling of the word meaning an enlargement of the spleen is:

A) spleenomegaly.
B) splenomegally.
C) splenmegaly.
D) splenomegaly.

Question 44

The portion that follows the first twelve inches of the small intestine is the:

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

Question 45

Which organ detoxifies substances?

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

Question 46

Semiliquid food in the stomach is known as:

A) bile.
B) waste.
C) chyme.
D) gastric juice.

Question 47

The process whereby nutrients are taken into the bloodstream is known as:

A) anabolism.
B) catabolism.
C) absorption.
D) ascites.

Question 48

The small intestine has ________ parts.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 49

Bile is considered:

A) essential for blood clotting.
B) a detoxifier.
C) a digestive juice.
D) a product of the gallbladder.

Question 50

When the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus it is known as:

A) GERD.
B) hiatal hernia.
C) esophagitis.
D) peristalsis.

Question 51

The suffix in appendectomy means:

A) appendix.
B) surgical excision.
C) surgical opening.
D) inflammation.

Question 52

The medical term that means pertaining to the cheek is:

A) gloss.
B) cheilosis.
C) buccal.
D) celiac.

Question 53

A test performed on stool to identify protozoa infestation is:

A) occult blood.
B) O & P.
C) stool culture.
D) an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy test.

Question 54

The middle portion of the pharynx that lies between the palate and the hyoid bone is the:

A) oropharynx.
B) nasopharynx.
C) larynx.
D) laryngopharynx.

Question 55

The term catabolism means:

A) transferring nutrients.
B) breaking down complex substances.
C) building up of body substance.
D) forming dry feces.

Question 56

When a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal,a tubular passage through the lower layers of the abdominal wall,it is known as a/an:

A) hiatal hernia.
B) volvulus.
C) paralytic ileus.
D) inguinal hernia.

Question 57

A surgical excision of the gallbladder is termed:

A) cholecystectomy.
B) catabolism.
C) choledochotomy.
D) cholecystitis.

Question 58

The longest portion of the small intestine is the:

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

Question 59

What is mesentery?

A) a peritoneal fold encircling the small intestine
B) one of the sections of small intestine
C) feces with blood in it
D) a fluoroscopic exam of the small intestine

Question 60

It is estimated that ________ of ulcers caused by H.pylori can be cured with antibiotics.

A) 70%
B) 80%
C) 90%
D) 100%

Question 61

Write the correct abbreviation for carbohydrate:

Question 62

The process by which food is changed in the mouth,stomach,and intestines by chemical,mechanical,and physical action so that it can be absorbed by the body is ________.

Question 63

Occult blood refers to bleeding that is:

A) apparent.
B) not visible.
C) bright red.
D) profuse.

Question 64

Write the correct meaning for PP:

Question 65

Match the following terms.

A)pertaining to gastric digestion
B)vomiting of blood
C)surgical excision of the gallbladder
D)lack of appetite
E)an enzyme that breaks down starch
F)difficulty swallowing
G)the creation of a new opening into the colon
H)inflammation of the liver
1)amylase
2)anorexia
3)cholecystectomy
4)colostomy
5)dysphagia
6)hematemesis
7)hepatitis
8)peptic

Question 66

The prefix in peristalsis means:

A) around.
B) through.
C) after.
D) excessive.

Question 67

Match the following terms.

A)vomiting
B)pertaining to after a meal
C)rectum
D)expelling of gas generated in the stomach/intestines from the anus
E)bad breath
F)opening between the stomach and duodenum
G)to feed liquid or semiliquid food via a tube into the stomach
9)postprandial
10)pyloric sphincter
11)gavage
12)emesis
13)flatus
14)halitosis
15)rect/o

Question 68

Write the correct abbreviation for irritable bowel syndrome:

Question 69

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)mouth
B)blood
C)gums
D)orange-yellow
E)colon
F)stomach
G)intestine
H)tooth
I)cheek
J)starch
K)lip
L)bad
M)gall,bile
16)hemat
17)mal-
18)amyl
19)cirrh-
20)cheil
21)bucc
22)chol/e
23)col/o
24)dent
25)enter/o
26)stomat
27)gastr/o
28)gingiv

Question 70

Write the correct abbreviation for ulcerative colitis:

Question 71

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)vomiting
B)to eat,swallow
C)worm
D)contraction
E)ileum
F)liver
G)rectum,anus
H)appetite
I)to digest
J)tongue
K)meal
29)gloss/o
30)hepat/o
31)ile/o
32)prand/i
33)proct/o
34)verm/i
35)-emesis
36)-orexia
37)-pepsia
38)-phagia
39)-stalsis

Question 72

Write the correct meaning for CHO:

Question 73

The ________ is made of skeletal muscle and is covered with papillae.

Question 74

Write the correct abbreviation for hydrochloric acid:

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for nasogastric:

Question 76

The alimentary canal measures about ________ feet in adults.

Question 77

Write the correct meaning for GB:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for gallbladder:

Question 79

The process whereby the solid waste products of digestion are excreted is ________.

Question 80

The process whereby nutrient material is taken into the bloodstream or lymph and travels to all cells of the body is ________.