Question 1

The term that means frequent discharge of liquid stool is
A) ascites
B) diarrhea
C) dysentery
D) reflux

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea is the term that means frequent discharge of liquid stool. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Dysentery is a type of severe diarrhea that is often accompanied by blood and mucus in the stool. Reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus.

Question 2

The term glossopathy is defined as
A) pertaining to the mouth
B) a disease of the tongue
C) the inability to swallow
D) pertaining to under the tongue

Accepted Answer

Glossopathy specifically refers to a disease or disorder of the tongue.

Question 3

A blood test to find blood that is present in the stool but can only be detected by chemical testing is
A) Helicobacter pylori antibodies
B) fecal occult blood test
C) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
D) endoscopic ultrasound

Accepted Answer

The test described in the question is the fecal occult blood test, which is used to detect small amounts of blood in the stool that cannot be seen with the naked eye. This type of blood can be a sign of a number of conditions, including colorectal cancer. The other options listed are not related to this specific type of testing.

Question 4

Expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth is called
A) flatus
B) emesis
C) nausea
D) reflux

Accepted Answer

Expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth is called emesis, also known as vomiting. Flatus refers to the release of gas from the digestive system through the rectum. Nausea is the feeling of being sick or queasy in the stomach, which may or may not lead to vomiting. Reflux refers to the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest known as heartburn.

Question 5

The term that means softening of the stomach is
A) gastromalacia
B) dyspepsia
C) gastritis
D) steatosis

Accepted Answer

The term gastromalacia specifically refers to the softening of the stomach, while dyspepsia refers more broadly to indigestion or discomfort in the upper abdomen. Gastritis refers to inflammation of the stomach lining, and steatosis refers to abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver.

Question 6

A radiograph image of the esophagus is called
A) endoscope
B) esophagogram
C) esophagoscopy
D) esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Accepted Answer

An esophagogram is a radiograph image of the esophagus, which can be taken with the use of a contrast agent. An endoscope is a tool used for visual examination of internal organs, including the esophagus. Esophagoscopy is a procedure that involves using an endoscope to visualize the esophagus. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a procedure that involves using an endoscope to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. While all of these terms are related to the esophagus, only B specifically refers to a radiograph.

Question 7

A radiographic examination of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts using a contrast medium, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy, used to evaluate and diagnose obstructions, strictures, stone diseases, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer is
A) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
B) endoscopic ultrasound
C) abdominal ultrasonography
D) esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Accepted Answer

The procedure described above refers to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The other options listed do not involve the use of contrast medium, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy to visualize and diagnose conditions related to the biliary and pancreatic ducts.

Question 8

Proctology is the study of the
A) rectum
B) stomach
C) sigmoid colon
D) ileum

Accepted Answer

Proctology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the rectum, anus, and colon.

Question 9

The urge to vomit is called
A) ascites
B) flatus
C) nausea
D) gavage

Accepted Answer

Nausea is the urge to vomit, while ascites refers to accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, flatus is the release of gas from the digestive tract, and gavage is the feeding of a person through a tube inserted through the nose or mouth.

Question 10

The term that means pertaining to the ileum and the cecum is
A) oral
B) ileostomy
C) stomatogastric
D) ileocecal

Accepted Answer

The term that means pertaining to the ileum and the cecum is ileocecal. The ileum is the final section of the small intestine, while the cecum is the first part of the large intestine. The ileocecal valve connects these two structures. Therefore, any term that includes "ileocecal" refers specifically to this anatomical relationship.

Question 11

The term that means visual examination of the abdominal cavity is
A) laparoscopy
B) gastroscopy
C) colonoscopy
D) sigmoidoscopy

Accepted Answer

The term laparoscopy specifically refers to a visual examination of the abdominal cavity. The other options, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy, all refer to visual examinations of specific parts of the digestive system.

Question 12

Difficulty in swallowing is called
A) dysphasia
B) dyspepsia
C) dysphagia
D) aphasia

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe difficulty in swallowing. Dysphasia refers to difficulty in speaking or understanding language, dyspepsia refers to indigestion, and aphasia refers to a language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.

Question 13

The term that means waste from the digestive tract expelled through the rectum is
A) feces
B) dysentery
C) flatus
D) hematemesis

Accepted Answer

Feces is the waste material that is passed out of the body through the rectum and anus. Dysentery is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the intestines, causing diarrhea containing blood and mucus. Flatus is the gas that is released through the anus. Hematemesis is the medical term for vomiting blood.

Question 14

A series of radiographic images taken of the stomach and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been swallowed is a(n)
A) barium enema
B) endoscopic ultrasound
C) upper GI series
D) Helicobacter pylori antibodies test

Accepted Answer

A series of radiographic images taken of the stomach and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been swallowed is called an upper GI (gastrointestinal) series. This test helps to identify any abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract such as ulcers, tumors or other issues affecting the digestive system. A barium enema is an X-ray imaging test of the large intestine, while an endoscopic ultrasound involves using a small camera at the end of a flexible tube to examine the digestive tract. Helicobacter pylori antibodies test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies against this bacterium in the blood.

Question 15

The term celiac means
A) pertaining to the abdomen
B) washing out of the stomach
C) softening of the stomach
D) removal of fluid from the stomach

Accepted Answer

The term celiac is derived from the Greek word koilia, which means abdomen. Hence, celiac pertains to the abdomen.

Question 16

The term that means pertaining to the mouth is
A) nasogastric
B) anal
C) peritoneal
D) oral

Accepted Answer

The term "oral" refers to anything related to the mouth, such as oral hygiene or oral medication. "Nasogastric" refers to a tube that goes through the nose to the stomach. "Anal" refers to the anus or rectum. "Peritoneal" refers to the lining of the abdominal cavity.

Question 17

An instrument used for visual examination of the stomach is a(n)
A) bronchoscope
B) gastroscope
C) colonoscope
D) laparoscope

Accepted Answer

A gastroscope is specifically designed for visual examination of the stomach. A bronchoscope is used for examination of the bronchial tubes and lungs, a colonoscope is used for examination of the colon and rectum, and a laparoscope is used for examination of the abdominal cavity.

Question 18

The abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called
A) ascites
B) hematemesis
C) feces
D) gastric lavage

Accepted Answer

Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, which can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions such as liver failure, cancer, and heart failure. Hematemesis refers to vomiting blood, feces are solid waste material that is eliminated from the body, and gastric lavage is a medical procedure in which the stomach is washed out with a solution.

Question 19

The term stomatogastric is defined as pertaining to the
A) nose and stomach
B) mouth and stomach
C) abdomen
D) stomach and intestines

Accepted Answer

Stomatogastric means relating to both the mouth (stomato-) and the stomach (-gastric).

Question 20

The term that means radiographic imaging of the colon is
A) cholangiogram
B) colonoscopy
C) CT colonography
D) endoscope

Accepted Answer

CT colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is a non-invasive imaging test that uses computed tomography (CT) to produce detailed images of the colon. It is an alternative to traditional colonoscopy and can help detect colon cancer and other abnormalities. Cholangiogram is an imaging test of the bile ducts, endoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a camera used for various internal imaging procedures, and colonoscopy is an invasive procedure involving the insertion of a flexible tube into the colon for direct visualization.

Quiz 11: Digestive System

The term that means frequent discharge of liquid stool is

The term glossopathy is defined as

A blood test to find blood that is present in the stool but can only be detected by chemical testing is

Expelling matter from the stomach through the mouth is called

The term that means softening of the stomach is

A radiograph image of the esophagus is called

A radiographic examination of the biliary ducts and pancreatic ducts using a contrast medium, fluoroscopy, and endoscopy, used to evaluate and diagnose obstructions, strictures, stone diseases, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer is

Proctology is the study of the

The urge to vomit is called

The term that means pertaining to the ileum and the cecum is

The term that means visual examination of the abdominal cavity is

Difficulty in swallowing is called

The term that means waste from the digestive tract expelled through the rectum is

A series of radiographic images taken of the stomach and duodenum after the contrast agent barium has been swallowed is a(n)

The term celiac means

The term that means pertaining to the mouth is

An instrument used for visual examination of the stomach is a(n)

The abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called

The term stomatogastric is defined as pertaining to the

The term that means radiographic imaging of the colon is