Match the following terms with their correct meanings:
-Bright, fresh, red blood from the rectum
A)anorexia
B)ascites
C)borborygmus
D)constipation
E)diarrhea
F)dysphagia
G)flatus
H)hematochezia
I)jaundice
J)melena
K)nausea
L)steatorrhea

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Hematochezia refers to bright, fresh, red blood from the rectum.

Answer: J
 Melena refers to black, tarry stools caused by digestion of blood in the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer: L
 Steatorrhea refers to fat in the stool, which appears bulky, greasy, and foul-smelling.

Answer: A
 Anorexia refers to loss of appetite or lack of desire to eat.

Answer: F
 Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing.

Answer: K
 Nausea refers to the sensation of wanting to vomit.

Answer: D
 Constipation refers to difficulty passing stools or infrequent bowel movements.

Answer: E
 Diarrhea refers to loose, watery stools.

Answer: G
 Flatus refers to gas in the digestive tract, which can cause bloating, discomfort, and flatulence.

Answer: I
 Jaundice refers to a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the blood.

Answer: B
 Ascites refers to an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, which can cause swelling and discomfort.

Answer: C
 Borborygmus refers to stomach rumbling or gurgling noises caused by gas moving through the intestines.

Match the Following Terms with Their Correct Meanings