Quiz 6: Digestive System

Where does the burning sensation occur in GERD? A) Stomach B) Heart C) Esophagus D) Intestines

What is a common chronic noninflammatory intestinal disorder? A) Angina pectoris B) Intussusception C) Lipopenia D) Irritable bowel syndrome

What type of medication relieves or prevents excessive gas in the stomach or intestines? A) H2RAs B) Proton pump inhibitors C) Antiflatulents D) Anorexiants

Which of the following is characteristic of peptic ulcer? A) Nausea B) Vomiting C) Loss of appetite D) Pain

What does emesis mean? A) Nausea B) Vomiting C) Loss of appetite D) Pain

What is meant by esophagectomy? A) Excision of a segment or all of the esophagus B) Incision into the muscle of the lower part of the esophagus C) Surgical anastomosis of the esophagus with another organ D) Surgically stretching the lower part of the esophageal sphincter

Which statement is true of the cecum? A) It is part of the small intestine. B) It is part of the large intestine. C) It is part of the esophagus. D) None of the above is true.

Which statement is true of the jejunum? A) It is part of the small intestine. B) It is part of the large intestine. C) It is part of the esophagus. D) None of the above is true.

Which statement is true of the duodenum? A) It is part of the small intestine. B) It is part of the large intestine. C) It is part of the esophagus. D) None of the above is true.

Which statement is true of the liver? A) It is part of the small intestine. B) It is part of the large intestine. C) It is part of the esophagus. D) None of the above is true.

Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin, frequently affecting the ileum, that sometimes leads to intestinal obstruction and abscess formation? A) Crohn disease B) Anal fissure C) Malabsorption syndrome D) Bulimia nervosa

What is another name for the gastrointestinal system? A) Alimentary tract B) Peritoneal tract C) Cardiogastric system D) Gastrourinary system

Which of the following words means the same as a mucous membrane? A) Mucus B) Mucoid C) Mucosa D) Mucoprotein

Which of the following is not considered to be an organ of the digestive system? A) Esophagus B) Anus C) Thymus D) Colon

What is a term for gastric hypertrophy? A) Hyperacidity B) Gastromegaly C) Gastrostomy D) Phrenogastric

Which of the following is not a surgical procedure? A) Gastroenteritis B) Gastroduodenostomy C) Hepatectomy D) Jejunotomy

What does hematochezia mean? A) A blood condition caused by binge eating B) Blood in the stool C) Blood in the urine resulting from malnutrition D) Vomiting blood

Which of the following is a type of gastroplasty? A) Anorexiant B) Lipectomy C) Lap-band system D) Restricted food intake

Which of the following means protrusion of a portion of the stomach through a defect in the diaphragm? A) Caries B) Cholelith C) Anorexia nervosa D) Hiatal hernia

Which of the following is inflamed in enteritis? A) Internal organs B) Peritoneum C) Intestines D) Esophagus

Colic can mean all but one of the following. Which is not a definition of colic? A) Pertaining to the large intestine B) Any disease of the colon C) Referring to the colon D) Spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ, accompanied by pain

What is the name of the valve that regulates movement of intestinal contents from the small intestine into the large intestine? A) Jejunocecal valve B) Ileocecal valve C) Pyloric valve D) Cecorectal valve

Cheilostomatoplasty is plastic surgery of which structures? A) Tongue and mouth B) Mouth and stomach C) Gums and mouth D) Lips and mouth

Which of these words means stomachache? A) Dysphagia B) Gastralgia C) Gastrocele D) Stomatodynia

Which term means a burning sensation of the tongue? A) Cheilosis B) Dentilingual C) Gingivoglossitis D) Glossopyrosis

What is stagnation of the normal movement of food in the intestinal tract called? A) Duodenitis B) Enterostasis C) Peristalsis D) Peptic ulcer

Which of the following is an instrument designed for passage into the stomach to permit examination of its interior? A) Gastrotome B) Gastroscope C) Gastric lavage D) Gastrometer

Which is a condition characterized by splitting of the lips and angles of the mouth? A) Cheilosis B) Stomatomycosis C) Gingivostomatitis D) Glossopharyngitis

Which term means surgical removal of loose and diseased gum tissue? A) Cheilectomy B) Cheilotomy C) Gingivectomy D) Gingivotomy

Which surgical procedure might be used in cases of carcinoma of the tongue? A) Glossectomy B) Glossoplegia C) Linguoplacement D) Periodontal surgery

Which term means the upper jaw? A) Caries B) Fistula C) Mandible D) Maxilla

Which is not true of pyorrhea? A) Involves the gingiva B) Involves the tissue that invests and supports the teeth C) Is decay of the soft tissue inside the tooth D) Is a periodontal disease

What is the long tube that carries food to the stomach called? A) Ascending colon B) Descending colon C) Jejunum D) Esophagus

Which of the following would most likely result from canker sores of the mouth? A) Dysphagia B) Proteinuria C) Polydipsia D) Hematemesis

Which term means the presence of pancreatic stones? A) Pancreatitis B) Pancreatectomy C) Pancreatolithectomy D) Pancreatolithiasis

Which of the following tests is used to detect occult blood? A) Cholesterol B) Guaiac C) Lipids D) Phosphatase

Which means surgical formation of an opening into the common bile duct through the abdominal wall? A) Choledochostomy B) Cholecystostomy C) Esophagoduodenostomy D) Gastroenterostomy

Malnutrition could result from all but one of the following. Which is not likely to cause malnutrition? A) Hyperemesis B) Malabsorption C) Aphagia D) Hyperlipemia

Which of the following is the most significant sign of diabetes mellitus? A) Hyperlipemia B) Hyperinsulinism C) Hyperamylosis D) Hyperglycemia

What is the name of an enzyme that breaks down the type of sugar found in milk? A) Amylose B) Amylase C) Lactose D) Lactase

What is hepatectomy? A) Incision of the liver B) Removal of part of the liver C) Cutting away tissue to remove stones from the hepatic duct D) Excision of stones from the hepatic duct

Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure that is often useful in determining the presence of a gallstone in a patient? A) Cholecystitis B) Cholithiasis C) Computed tomography D) Hepatospenolysis

Which term means a deficiency of fats? A) Hypoinsulinism B) Hypoglycemia C) Lipopenia D) Amylopenia

What does cholecystectomy mean? A) Formation or presence of gallstones B) Removal of bile from the body C) Cutting into a bile duct D) Excision of the gallbladder

Which of the following is not a function of the pancreas? A) It produces bile. B) It produces insulin. C) It produces amylase and lipase. D) It produces juices that contain enzymes.

Which term means removal of pancreatic stones? A) Pancreatography B) Pancreatectomy C) Pancreatopathy D) Pancreatolithectomy

Which of the following means the presence of a calculus in the salivary ducts or glands? A) Cholelithiasis B) Peristalsis C) Sialolithiasis D) Stricture

Which condition is expected if the body produces too much insulin? A) Hypoglycemia B) Hypolipemia C) Hypoinsulinemia D) Hyperproteinemia

What is cirrhosis? A) A chronic liver disease B) A chronic disease of the gallbladder C) An acute stomach disorder D) An acute condition characterized by pancreatic stone formation

In the event of ingested poisons, it may be necessary to use a nasogastric tube to irrigate the stomach. Physiologic saline, 1% sodium bicarbonate, plain water, or a specific antidote for a poison is funneled into the stomach and then removed, bringing with it the contents of the stomach. What is the procedure that is described? A) Hiatal herniation B) Gastric lavage C) Coloclysis D) Gastropexy

Where is the tube inserted when a nasogastric tube is used? A) Into the rectum B) Through the abdominal wall C) Through the mouth D) Through the nose

What does gastrointestinal pertain to? A) The stomach and the intestines B) The diaphragm and the intestines C) The stomach and lungs D) None of the above

What is the name of the instrument that is used to examine the S-shaped portion of the colon? A) Esophagoscopy B) Pyloromyotomy C) Sigmoidoscope D) Speculum

What does hemicolectomy mean? A) An abnormal communication between the colon and another organ B) Anastomosis of the colon with a portion of the small intestine C) Excision of approximately half of the colon D) Repair of a fissure of the colon

What is pyloroscopy? A) Endoscopic inspection of the opening between the stomach and the duodenum B) Endoscopic inspection of the opening between the esophagus and the stomach C) Formation of a new opening between the stomach and the duodenum D) Formation of a new opening between the esophagus and the stomach

What is cholecystitis? A) Inflammation of the gallbladder B) Inflammation of the liver C) Infection of the pancreatic duct D) Infection of a submaxillary salivary gland

What is the term for a cleft or a groove in an organ? A) Hiatus B) Adipsia C) Fissure D) Malocclusion

What is the term for inflammation of a salivary gland? A) Lymphadenitis B) Glossopharyngitis C) Choledochitis D) Sialadenitis

Which term means cutting of certain nerves to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach? A) Atresia B) Cheilorrhaphy C) Sphincterectomy D) Vagotomy

Which segment of the colon extends across the upper part of the abdomen? A) Ascending colon B) Descending colon C) Sigmoid colon D) Transverse colon

What does the suffix in gastrectasia mean? A) Stretching B) Softening C) Enlarged D) None of the above

Which term means a congenital absence or closure of a normal body orifice? A) Achalasia B) Atresia C) Auscultation D) Bolus

Which of the following means the intravenous administration of all nutrient requirements of a patient with gastrointestinal dysfunction? A) Enteral feeding B) Gastrostomy feeding C) Nasogastric feeding D) Total parenteral nutrition

Which term means a narrowing of a canal, duct, or other passage? A) Approximate B) Fissure C) Stricture D) Varix

Which term means the prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an immediately joining part? A) Adhesion B) Intussusception C) Occlusion D) Volvulus

In which of the following conditions is there protrusion of an organ through an abnormal opening with constriction of the blood vessels? A) Barium swallow B) Gastrojejunostomy C) Strangulated hernia D) Temporomandibular joint syndrome

What does lavage mean? A) Hernia B) The gum C) Stopping or controlling D) None of the above

What does gingiva mean? A) Hernia B) The gum C) Stopping or controlling D) None of the above

What is meant by the term endodontium? A) Tooth decay B) Tooth pulp C) A dental disease D) None of the above

What does periodontium mean? A) Tooth decay B) Tooth pulp C) A dental disease D) None of the above

Which term means an opening created by surgical, traumatic, or pathologic means between two normally distinct organs or spaces? A) Adhesion B) Anastomosis C) Anus D) Bolus

What does hyperglycemia mean? A) Excessive sugar in the blood B) Excessive fats in the blood C) Excessive protein in the blood D) None of the above

What is the lining of the digestive tract called? A) Mucoid B) Mucosa C) Mucus D) Gastromucus

Which statement is true of esophageal achalasia? A) It is caused by failure of lower esophageal muscles to relax. B) It is caused by a weak cardiac sphincter, leading to repeated episodes of reflux. C) The esophagus ends in a blind pouch. D) The major feature of this disorder is enlarged and swollen veins.

Which word means normal or good digestion? A) Agastralgia B) Eupepsia C) Megalogastria D) Anorexia

To what does enteral pertain? A) Digestive tract B) Stomach C) Intestines D) Mouth

Which of the following is incision of the duodenum? A) Duodenectomy B) Duodenoscopy C) Duodenostomy D) Duodenotomy

What is the term for masses of dilated, varicose veins in the anal canal? A) Rectoceles B) Hemorrhoids C) Anorectal thrombosis D) Phlebostasis

What is a jejunoileostomy? A) Incision of the jejunum and ileum B) Formation of an opening between the jejunum and ileum C) Endoscopic examination of the jejunum and ileum D) Surgical removal of the jejunum and ileum

Which of the following means protrusion of an organ or part of it through the wall of the cavity that contains the organ? A) Peritonitis B) Ulceration C) A mucosa D) A hernia

Which of the following is loss of appetite for food? A) Euthanasia B) Euphoria C) Dyspepsia D) Anorexia

In which of the following surgeries is a passage created between the stomach and some part of the small intestine? A) Gastric bypass B) Gastroenterostomy C) Gastrostomy D) Vertical banded gastroplasty

What is inflamed in stomatitis? A) Stomach B) Intestine C) Mouth D) Gums

Which term means surgical repair of the lips? A) Gingivoplasty B) Glossoplasty C) Cheiloplasty D) Linguoplasty

Gingivostomatitis is inflammation of what structures? A) Gums and mouth B) Mouth and stomach C) Lips and mouth D) Tongue and gums

Of lingual, gingival, and glossal, which pertain to the tongue? A) Lingual and gingival only B) Lingual and glossal only C) Gingival and glossal only D) Lingual only

What is stomatomycosis? A) Excessive mucus in the stomach B) A fungal condition of the stomach C) A fungal condition of the mouth D) Excessive dryness of the mouth

What does dentilingual mean? A) An accurate description of the teeth B) A substance used to clean and polish the teeth C) The language of dentists D) Pertaining to the teeth and tongue

What is meant by dental caries? A) An artificial denture B) A branch of dentistry C) Misalignment of the teeth D) Decay of the teeth

What is improper position of the teeth, resulting in faulty meeting of the teeth or jaws? A) Dysphagia B) Parotitis C) Malocclusion D) Periodontal disease

Which is true of an esophagogastrostomy? A) It is examination of the esophagus and gastric juices. B) It is examination of the esophagus and the stomach. C) It is formation of a new opening between the stomach and the tube that leads to the stomach. D) It is formation of a new opening between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.

Which term means absence of thirst? A) Adipsia B) Cathartic C) Hydrophobia D) Hypoglycemia

Which of the following words means poor absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream from the digestive system? A) Lipopenia B) Cholecystitis C) Malabsorption D) Dysorption

What is hematemesis? A) Vomiting blood B) Blood in the urine C) Deficiencies of certain blood components D) Increased fats in the blood

What is esophagomalacia? A) Prolapse of the esophagus B) Stretching or dilatation of the esophagus C) Examination of the esophagus D) Abnormal softening of the esophagus

What does polydipsia mean? A) A cell that contains a nucleus that is divided in such a way that it appears to be multiple nuclei B) Greater than normal lipids C) Excessive vomiting D) Excessive thirst

What does proteolysis mean? A) Protein in the blood B) Protein in the urine C) The breaking down of protein into simpler components D) Accumulation of excess proteins in the body tissues

What is amylase? A) An enzyme that breaks down starch B) An enzyme that breaks down lipids C) A general term for starches of all kinds D) A general term for lipids of all kinds

What does hepatosplenomegaly mean? A) Enlargement of the hepatic vein B) Enlargement of the spleen and liver C) A stone in the hepatic duct D) Hepatic stones present in the spleen

What does cholelithiasis mean? A) Destruction of liver cells B) Inflammation of a bile duct C) Chronic alcoholic cirrhosis D) The presence of gallstones

What is pancreatography? A) Destruction of tissue of the pancreas B) Any disease of the pancreas C) Surgical removal of the pancreas D) X-ray examination of the pancreas

Where is the parotid gland, a type of salivary gland, located? A) Near the ear B) Below the upper jaw bone C) Near the tongue D) Below the soft palate

Which of the following is nonsurgical management of gallstones? A) Cholecystotomy B) Endoscopic sphincterotomy C) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy D) Lithotripsy

What is the meaning of buccal cavity? A) Decay of a tooth because of increased acidity B) The area lying between the teeth and the cheeks C) The fleshy appendage in the back of the throat D) The temporary fold that is visible in an empty stomach

What is esophagogastroduodenoscopy? A) Endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine B) Endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the large intestine C) Surgical removal of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum D) Surgical incision of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

Which term means visual examination of the mucosal lining of the colon? A) Colostomy B) Esophagoscopy C) Gastroscopy D) Colonoscopy

Which of the following is surgical management of appendicitis? A) Cholecystotomy B) Endoscopic sphincterotomy C) Appendectomy D) Appendicular

What is the meaning of defecation? A) Conversion of food into substances that can be absorbed B) The elimination of feces from the rectum C) Swallowing, orally taking substances into the body D) Digested food molecules pass through the lining of the small intestine into the blood or lymph

What is the meaning of pharyngeal? A) Pertaining to the throat B) Pertaining to the small intestine C) The dangling structure in the back of the throat D) Pertaining to a diverticulum

Which term means pertaining to outside of the liver? A) Hepatolytic B) Extracorporeal C) Extrauterine D) Extrahepatic

What is a protease? A) An enzyme that breaks down protein B) An enzyme that breaks down lipids C) A general term for starches of all kinds D) A general term for proteins of all kinds

Which term means diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp, tooth root, and surrounding tissues and the associated practice of root canal therapy? A) General dentistry B) Endodontics C) Orthodontics D) Gastroduodenitis

Which term means the sum of all the physical and chemical processes that take place in living organisms? A) Metabolism B) Anabolism C) Ingestion D) Absorption

Which of the following is not a class of nutrient? A) Bile B) Carbohydrates C) Fats D) Proteins

Which of the following is not a pathology of an accessory organ of digestion? A) Anorexia nervosa B) Diabetes mellitus C) Hepatitis D) Cholelithiasis

An appetite-suppressing drug is known as ____________________.

Any disease of the tongue is called ____________________.

An enlarged liver is known as ____________________.

Inflammation of the common bile duct is ____________________.

Poor digestion is called ____________________.

Removal of the large intestine is called ____________________.

Surgical fixation of the stomach is known as ____________________.

Suture of the lip is ____________________.

Visual examination of the duodenum is called ____________________.

Vomiting is known as ____________________.

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Antiemetik ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Intususeption ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Eructation ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Divertikulitis ____________________

If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Emashiation ____________________

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Cheiloplasty (k -l -plas-t )

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Enteritis (en-ter- -tis)

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Eupepsia ( -pep-s -uh)

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Gastrectomy (gas-trek-tuh-m )

Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Ileostomy (il- -os-tuh-m )

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: BMI ____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: GERD ____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: HCV____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: IBD ____________________

Write the meaning of the abbreviation: LFTs ____________________

MATCHING Match terms with their appropriate category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Cholecystography

MATCHING Match terms with their appropriate category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Diverticulectomy

MATCHING Match terms with their appropriate category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Esophageal dilation

MATCHING Match terms with their appropriate category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Fistula

MATCHING Match terms with their appropriate category. a.Anatomy b.Diagnostic test or procedure c.Pathology d.Surgery e.Nonsurgical therapy -Rugae