Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Black, tarry stools; feces containing blood
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.

-Black, tarry stools; feces containing blood
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

Melena refers to black, tarry stools that contain blood.

Answer: H
 Hematochezia refers to feces that contain blood.

Answer: L
 Steatorrhea refers to feces that contain an abnormal amount of fat.

Answer: E
 Diarrhea refers to loose, watery stools.

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

Answer: I
 Jaundice refers to a yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Answer: F
 Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing.

Answer: K
 Nausea refers to the feeling of needing to vomit.

Answer: A
 Anorexia refers to a loss of appetite.

Answer: D
 Constipation refers to difficulty passing stools.

Answer: C
 Borborygmus refers to the rumbling or gurgling sounds made by the intestines.

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

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings