Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Swollen, tortuous veins in the distal portion of the tube connecting the throat and stomach
A)achalasia
B)anal fistula
C)aphthous stomatitis
D)cholecystolithiasis
E)cirrhosis
F)colonic polyposis
G)Crohn disease
H)dental caries
I)diverticulitis
J)peptic ulcer
K)dysentery
L)esophageal varices
M)gastroesophageal reflux disease
N)hepatitis
O)ileus
P)intussusception
Q)pancreatitis
R)periodontal disease
S)ulcerative colitis
T)volvulus

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lesions in the distal portion of the esophagus can cause increased pressure in the veins, resulting in swollen, tortuous veins known as esophageal varices.

Answer: M 
 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort.

Answer: N 
 Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection.

Answer: Q 
 Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, which can cause severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Answer: S 
 Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum.

Answer: T 
 Volvulus is a condition in which a portion of the intestine twists, causing obstruction of the bowel and potentially cutting off blood flow to the affected area.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings