Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Yellow-orange coloration of the skin; icterus
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.

-Yellow-orange coloration of the skin; icterus
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

Jaundice is the yellow-orange coloration of the skin often associated with liver disease or dysfunction, while icterus is just another term for jaundice.

Answer: H 
 Hematochezia refers to bright red blood in the stool, while melena refers to dark, tarry stools; neither term is related to skin discoloration.

Answer: A 
 Anorexia refers to loss of appetite, while the other terms describe gastrointestinal symptoms or changes in stool consistency.

Answer: B 
 Ascites indicates fluid accumulation in the abdomen, while the other terms describe gastrointestinal symptoms or changes in stool consistency.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings