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Match Each Nutrition Term with the Appropriate Definition

Question 61

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

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Responses:

stricture

a film of bacteria and bacterial by-products that accumulates on the tooth surface

esophageal dysphagia

a condition characterized by backward flow of the stomach's acidic contents into the esophagus

dyspepsia

an esophageal disorder characterized by weakened peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter

peptic ulcer

excessive bacterial colonization of the stomach and small intestine

gastritis

dry mouth caused by reduced salivary flow

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

abnormally low gastric acid secretions

Sjögren's syndrome

mineralized dental plaque, often associated with inflammation and progressive gum disease

oropharyngeal dysphagia

inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding

bariatric surgery

abnormal narrowing of a passageway; often due to inflammation, scarring, or a congenital abnormality

dental calculus

surgery that treats severe obesity

dental plaque

an open sore in the GI mucosa

gastric outlet obstruction

an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of secretory glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes

periodontitis

symptoms of pain or discomfort in the upper abdominal area, often called "indigestion"

gingivitis

inflammation of stomach tissue

periodontal disease

inflammation or degeneration of the tissues that support the teeth

achalasia

difficulty passing food through the esophagus

bacterial overgrowth

difficulty transferring food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus to initiate the swallowing process

hypochlorhydria

inflammation in the esophagus resulting from the reflux of acidic stomach contents

reflux esophagitis

a blockage that prevents the normal emptying of stomach contents into the duodenum

xerostomia

disease that involves the connective tissues that support the teeth

Premises:

stricture

esophageal dysphagia

dyspepsia

peptic ulcer

gastritis

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Sjögren's syndrome

oropharyngeal dysphagia

bariatric surgery

dental calculus

dental plaque

gastric outlet obstruction

periodontitis

gingivitis

periodontal disease

achalasia

bacterial overgrowth

hypochlorhydria

reflux esophagitis

xerostomia

Responses:

a film of bacteria and bacterial by-products that accumulates on the tooth surface

a condition characterized by backward flow of the stomach's acidic contents into the esophagus

an esophageal disorder characterized by weakened peristalsis and impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter

excessive bacterial colonization of the stomach and small intestine

dry mouth caused by reduced salivary flow

abnormally low gastric acid secretions

mineralized dental plaque, often associated with inflammation and progressive gum disease

inflammation of the gums, characterized by redness, swelling, and bleeding

abnormal narrowing of a passageway; often due to inflammation, scarring, or a congenital abnormality

surgery that treats severe obesity

an open sore in the GI mucosa

an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of secretory glands, resulting in dry mouth and dry eyes

symptoms of pain or discomfort in the upper abdominal area, often called "indigestion"

inflammation of stomach tissue

inflammation or degeneration of the tissues that support the teeth

difficulty passing food through the esophagus

difficulty transferring food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus to initiate the swallowing process

inflammation in the esophagus resulting from the reflux of acidic stomach contents

a blockage that prevents the normal emptying of stomach contents into the duodenum

disease that involves the connective tissues that support the teeth

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

stricture

esophageal dysphagia

dyspepsia

peptic ulcer

gastritis

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Sjögren's syndrome

oropharyngeal dysphagia

bariatric surgery

dental calculus

dental plaque

gastric outlet obstruction

periodontitis

gingivitis

periodontal disease

achalasia

bacterial overgrowth

hypochlorhydria

reflux esophagitis

xerostomia