Question 1

Which of the following terms means a condition involving the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystitis is a medical condition involving inflammation of the gallbladder, which may be caused by the presence of gallstones or infection. The other options are not related to the function or conditions of the gallbladder.

Question 2

The adjective form of bile is:

Accepted Answer

The adjective form of bile is "biliary", which relates to or pertaining to bile. Bile is a digestive fluid that is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.

Question 3

The H in HAV, HBV, and HCV stands for:

Accepted Answer

The H in HAV, HBV, and HCV stands for hepatitis. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by viruses, alcohol, drugs, and autoimmune disorders. HAV stands for hepatitis A virus, HBV stands for hepatitis B virus, and HCV stands for hepatitis C virus.

Question 4

The prefix in exocrine means :

Accepted Answer

The prefix "exo-" means "outside of" or "external," so the correct choice is D, "outside."

Question 5

_________ is a symptom of many different diseases in the biliary tract and liver.

Accepted Answer

Icterus, also known as jaundice, is a symptom of many different diseases in the biliary tract and liver. It is characterized by the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to a buildup of bilirubin in the blood. Fainting, nausea, vomiting, and itchy skin may also be present in some liver and biliary tract diseases, but they are not specific to these conditions.

Question 6

The patient has long-term symptoms with spasmodic episodes of diarrhea and flatulence associated with greasy and pale stools and severe headaches and fatigue.This patient probably has:

Accepted Answer

The long-term symptoms with spasmodic episodes of diarrhea and flatulence associated with greasy and pale stools are classic symptoms of celiac disease. Severe headaches and fatigue can also be present in celiac disease due to malabsorption of nutrients. Hepatitis, periodontitis, thrush, and dysphagia do not typically present with these symptoms.

Question 7

Which of the following terms has an element meaning flow?

Accepted Answer

The term "pyorrhea" contains the element "rrhea," which means flow or discharge.

Question 8

A cholecystectomy is:

Accepted Answer

A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. It is usually done to treat gallstones or other problems related to the gallbladder.

Question 9

The adjective for stomach is:

Accepted Answer

The adjective for stomach is gastric.

Question 10

Which of the following terms is treatment for obesity?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery is a treatment for obesity that involves surgical modification of the gastrointestinal tract to reduce its volume and/or size.

Question 11

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the liver?

Accepted Answer

The term "hepatic" refers to the liver.

Question 12

Which of the following is a disease in which intestinal uptake of nutrients is impaired?

Accepted Answer

Malabsorption syndrome is a condition in which the absorption of nutrients from the small intestine is impaired, leading to deficiencies of important vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including weight loss, diarrhea, and malnutrition.

Question 13

What color does the element -rubin denote?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

The root -lith- in the word cholelithiasis means :

Accepted Answer

The root -lith- means stone. Cholelithiasis is a medical term referring to the presence of gallstones (stones formed in the gallbladder or bile ducts).

Question 15

The surgical procedure of creating a union between two tubular structures is called:

Accepted Answer

The surgical procedure of creating a union between two tubular structures is called anastomosis.

Question 16

The word cholelithiasis means :

Accepted Answer

Cholelithiasis refers to the condition of having gallstones, which are solid particles that form in the gallbladder.

Question 17

Which of the following terms means presence of a stone in the common bile duct?

Accepted Answer

Choledocholithiasis refers to the presence of a stone (calculi) in the common bile duct (choledochus).

Question 18

Two words that describe glands and are opposite in meaning are:

Accepted Answer

Exocrine glands secrete substances into ducts that lead to the outside of the body or into a body cavity, while endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body. These two types of glands are opposite in terms of their method of secretion. The other options are either not related to glands or do not describe opposite properties of glands.

Question 19

The term cholelithotomy, if deconstructed, means, in the correct order:

Accepted Answer

The term "cholelithotomy" is derived from "chole-" meaning bile, "lith-" meaning stone, and "-otomy" meaning surgical incision.

Question 20

A common sign of GERD is:

Accepted Answer

Esophagitis, or inflammation of the esophagus, is a common sign of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Other symptoms may include heartburn, regurgitation, and difficulty swallowing. Diarrhea, jaundice, varices, and celiac disease are not typically associated with GERD.

Quiz 9: The Digestive System: The Essentials of the Language of Gastroenterology