Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Passage of fresh, bright 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

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Passage of fresh, bright 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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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

Answer: J
 Melena refers to the passage of dark, tarry stools that contain decomposed blood.

Answer: A
 Anorexia refers to a loss of appetite.

Answer: C
 Borborygmus refers to loud, rumbling noises that occur as gas moves through the intestines.

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

Answer: E 
 Diarrhea refers to loose, watery stools that occur frequently.

Answer: F 
 Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing.

Answer: G
 Flatus refers to the passage of gas through the rectum.

Answer: B
 Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.

Answer: I
 Jaundice refers to yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

Answer: K 
 Nausea refers to the sensation of feeling sick or the urge to vomit.

Answer: L
 Steatorrhea refers to the passage of greasy, pale stools that float in water due to a high fat content.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings