Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Rumbling or gurgling noises produced by the movement of gas or fluid
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.

-Rumbling or gurgling noises produced by the movement of gas or fluid
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

Borborygmus is the rumbling or gurgling noises produced by the movement of gas or fluid in the intestines.

Answer: B
 Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.

Answer: D
 Constipation is difficulty in passing stool or infrequent bowel movements.

Answer: E
 Diarrhea is the frequent passage of loose or watery stools.

Answer: F
 Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing.

Answer: G
 Flatus is the passing of gas through the rectum.

Answer: H
 Hematochezia is the passage of fresh blood through the anus, usually in or with stools.

Answer: I
 Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes indicating an increase in bilirubin in the blood.

Answer: J
 Melena is the passage of dark, tarry stools containing decomposing blood.

Answer: K
 Nausea is the sensation of feeling sick to one's stomach, often accompanied by the urge to vomit.

Answer: L
 Steatorrhea is the passage of fatty stools due to malabsorption of fat in the intestines.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings