Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Gas expelled through the anus
A)anorexia
B)ascites
C)borborygmus
D)constipation
E)diarrhea
F)dysphagia
G)flatus
H)hematochezia
I)jaundice
J)melena
K)nausea
L)steatorrhea

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Gas expelled through the anus
A)anorexia
B)ascites
C)borborygmus
D)constipation
E)diarrhea
F)dysphagia
G)flatus
H)hematochezia
I)jaundice
J)melena
K)nausea
L)steatorrhea

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Flatus refers to gas expelled through the anus.

Answer: C
 Borborygmus is a rumbling or gurgling noise made by the movement of fluid and gas in the intestines.

Answer: E
 Diarrhea is the passage of loose or watery stools.

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

Answer: H
 Hematochezia is the passage of bright red blood in the stool.

Answer: J
 Melena is the passage of black, tarry stools.

Answer: K
 Nausea is the feeling of wanting to vomit.

Answer: L
 Steatorrhea is the presence of excess fat in the stool, resulting in greasy or oily stools.

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

Answer: F
 Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing.

Answer: B
 Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, resulting in swelling or bloating.

Answer: I
 Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes, often caused by liver disease.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings