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Question #1
Match the definition with the correct word part. an/o
A.
vomiting
B.
gallbladder
C.
anus, ring
D.
bile, gall
Question #2
Match the definition with the correct word part. -emesis
A.
colon
B.
bile, gall
C.
vomiting
D.
gallbladder
Question #3
Match the definition with the correct word part. chol/e
A.
anus, ring
B.
gallbladder
C.
bile, gall
D.
colon
Question #4
Match the definition with the correct word part. cholecyst/o
A.
bile, gall
B.
vomiting
C.
anus, ring
D.
gallbladder
Question #5
Match the definition with the correct word part. col/o
A.
vomiting
B.
colon
C.
bile, gall
D.
gallbladder
Question #6
Match the definition with the correct word part. enter/o
A.
stomach, belly
B.
esophagus
C.
liver
D.
small intestine
Question #7
Match the definition with the correct word part. esophag/o
A.
liver
B.
stomach, belly
C.
presence of stones
D.
esophagus
Question #8
Match the definition with the correct word part. gastr/o
A.
liver
B.
esophagus
C.
presence of stones
D.
stomach, belly
Question #9
Match the definition with the correct word part. hepat/o
A.
liver
B.
esophagus
C.
stomach, belly
D.
presence of stones
Question #10
Match the definition with the correct word part. -lithiasis
A.
esophagus
B.
stomach, belly
C.
small intestine
D.
presence of stones
Question #11
Match the definition with the correct word part. -phagia
A.
eating, swallowing
B.
rectum, straight
C.
digestion
D.
anus and rectum
Question #12
Match the definition with the correct word part. -pepsia
A.
rectum, straight
B.
anus and rectum
C.
digestion
D.
sigmoid colon
Question #13
Match the definition with the correct word part. proct/o
A.
rectum, straight
B.
eating, swallowing
C.
anus and rectum
D.
sigmoid colon
Question #14
Match the definition with the correct word part. rect/o
A.
rectum, straight
B.
digestion
C.
anus and rectum
D.
sigmoid colon
Question #15
Match the definition with the correct word part. sigmoid/o
A.
anus and rectum
B.
sigmoid colon
C.
eating, swallowing
D.
digestion
Question #16
Match the definition with the correct term. cholangitis
A.
surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface
B.
inflammation of the gallbladder
C.
acute infection of the bile duct
D.
surgical removal of the gallbladder
Question #17
Match the definition with the correct term. colostomy
A.
surgical removal of the gallbladder
B.
surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface
C.
the presence of gallstones
D.
inflammation of the gallbladder
Question #18
Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystectomy
A.
the presence of gallstones
B.
inflammation of the gallbladder
C.
acute infection of the bile duct
D.
surgical removal of the gallbladder
Question #19
Match the definition with the correct term. cholecystitis
A.
surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface
B.
surgical removal of the gallbladder
C.
inflammation of the gallbladder
D.
the presence of gallstones
Question #20
Match the definition with the correct term. cholelithiasis
A.
surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface
B.
the presence of gallstones
C.
acute infection of the bile duct
D.
surgical removal of the gallbladder
Question #21
Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulitis
A.
inflammation of diverticula
B.
difficulty in swallowing
C.
the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula
D.
also known as indigestion
Question #22
Match the definition with the correct term. diverticulosis
A.
difficulty in swallowing
B.
inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
C.
also known as indigestion
D.
the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula
Question #23
Match the definition with the correct term. dyspepsia
A.
the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula
B.
also known as indigestion
C.
inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
D.
difficulty in swallowing
Question #24
Match the definition with the correct term. dysphagia
A.
difficulty in swallowing
B.
the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula
C.
inflammation of diverticula
D.
inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
Question #25
Match the definition with the correct term. stomatitis
A.
the presence of an abnormal numer of diverticula
B.
inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
C.
also known as indigestion
D.
inflammation of diverticula
Question #26
Match the definition with the correct term. enema
A.
professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus
B.
placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying
C.
medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
D.
physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS
Question #27
Match the definition with the correct term. bariatrics
A.
professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus
B.
physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS
C.
excessive accumulation of body fat
D.
medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
Question #28
Match the definition with the correct term. dental prophylaxis
A.
medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
B.
physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS
C.
excessive accumulation of body fat
D.
professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus
Question #29
Match the definition with the correct term. cachexia
A.
physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS
B.
placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying
C.
medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
D.
excessive accumulation of body fat
Question #30
Match the definition with the correct term. obesity
A.
placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying
B.
excessive accumulation of body fat
C.
medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
D.
professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus
Question #31
Match the definition with the correct term. borborygmus
A.
mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
B.
sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
C.
inflammation of the liver
D.
rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas
Question #32
Match the definition with the correct term. peptic ulcers
A.
mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
B.
inflammation of the liver
C.
intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces
D.
sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
Question #33
Match the definition with the correct term. polyp
A.
sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
B.
intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces
C.
inflammation of the liver
D.
mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
Question #34
Match the definition with the correct term. hepatitis
A.
rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas
B.
intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces
C.
inflammation of the liver
D.
sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
Question #35
Match the definition with the correct term. salmonellosis
A.
inflammation of the liver
B.
sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
C.
mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
D.
intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces
Question #36
The condition known as ____________________ is the lack of adequate saliva.
A.
peristalsis
B.
palatoplasty
C.
hiatal hernia
D.
xerostomia
Question #37
An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ____________________.
A.
ascites
B.
volvulus
C.
regurgitation
D.
antiemetic
Question #38
A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as ____________________.
A.
cholangiography
B.
hiatal hernia
C.
palatoplasty
D.
peristalsis
Question #39
A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting.
A.
volvulus
B.
leukoplakia
C.
jaundice
D.
antiemetic
Question #40
A/An ____________________ is the examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum through a specialized endoscope.
A.
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
B.
gastroduodenostomy
C.
leukoplakia
D.
choledocholithotomy
Question #41
The condition in which there is twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction is known as ____________________.
A.
hiatal hernia
B.
palatoplasty
C.
peristalsis
D.
volvulus
Question #42
The term ____________________ describes an abnormal, white lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek.
A.
regurgitation
B.
palatoplasty
C.
proctologist
D.
leukoplakia
Question #43
____________________ is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach.
A.
Regurgitation
B.
Cirrhosis
C.
Eructation
D.
Peristalsis
Question #44
A/An ____________________ is an incision into the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones.
A.
gastroduodenostomy
B.
colonoscopy
C.
choledocholithotomy
D.
cholangiography
Question #45
The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as ____________________.
A.
regurgitation
B.
jaundice
C.
leukoplakia
D.
volvulus
Question #46
A.
Cirrhosis
B.
Hemoccult
C.
Aerophagia
D.
Celiac
Question #47
The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ____________________.
A.
anastomosis
B.
ascites
C.
peristalsis
D.
xerostomia
Question #48
A/An ____________________ is a protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.
A.
peristalsis
B.
hiatal hernia
C.
trismus
D.
cirrhosis
Question #49
The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as ____________________.
A.
palatoplasty
B.
cholangiography
C.
choledocholithotomy
D.
gastroduodenostomy
Question #50
____________________ is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking.
A.
Hemoccult
B.
Celiac
C.
Aerophagia
D.
Eructation
Question #51
A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a ____________________.
A.
trismus
B.
melena
C.
proctologist
D.
enteritis
Question #52
____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten.
A.
Flatulence
B.
Pyrosis
C.
Halitosis
D.
Celiac
Question #53
Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by abnormal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is known as ____________________.
A.
jaundice
B.
leukoplakia
C.
peristalsis
D.
volvulus
Question #54
A/An ____________________ is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum.
A.
gastroduodenostomy
B.
ascites
C.
xerostomia
D.
cholangiography
Question #55
The condition of weighing two or three times, or more, than the ideal weight is known as ____________________.
A.
volvulus
B.
leukoplakia
C.
regurgitation
D.
morbid obesity
Question #56
A/An ____________________ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon.
A.
gastroduodenostomy
B.
sigmoidoscopy
C.
choledocholithotomy
D.
leukoplakia
Question #57
The term ____________________ describes extreme, persistent vomiting.
A.
palatoplasty
B.
hyperemesis
C.
peristalsis
D.
hiatal hernia
Question #58
____________________ is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.
A.
Gastroesophageal reflux
B.
Nasogastric intubation
C.
Celiac
D.
Ulcerative colitis
Question #59
The term ____________________ describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer.
A.
cirrhosis
B.
peristalsis
C.
trismus
D.
volvulus
Question #60
The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as ____________________.
A.
eructation
B.
volvulus
C.
leukoplakia
D.
melena
Question #61
A/An ____________________ is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures.
A.
xerostomia
B.
ascites
C.
cholangiography
D.
anastomosis
Question #62
____________________ is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in the rectum and large intestine.
A.
Ulcerative colitis
B.
Gastroesophageal reflux
C.
Eructation
D.
Nasogastric intubation
Question #63
A/An ____________________ hernia is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin.
A.
peristalsis
B.
inguinal
C.
hiatal hernia
D.
trismus
Question #64
Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the interior of the esophagus are known as ____________________.
A.
ascending colon
B.
esophageal varices
C.
sigmoid colon
D.
descending colon
Question #65
The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.
A.
enteritis
B.
melena
C.
trismus
D.
anastomosis
Question #66
Commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, the medical term for this condition is ____________________.
A.
ulcerative colitis
B.
nasogastric intubation
C.
herpes labialis
D.
hiatal hernia
Question #67
____________________ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.
A.
Gastroesophageal reflux
B.
Eructation
C.
Ulcerative colitis
D.
Nasogastric intubation
Question #68
The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.
A.
cheilosis
B.
enteritis
C.
anastomosis
D.
hematemesis
Question #69
The condition known as ____________________ is a disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth.
A.
Cirrhosis
B.
peristalsis
C.
trismus
D.
cheilosis
Question #70
A/An ____________________ is the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum.
A.
choledocholithotomy
B.
colonoscopy
C.
choledocholithotomy
D.
cholangiography
Question #71
The term ____________________ describes the partial or complete blockage of the intestine caused by the complete stopping of intestinal peristalsis.
A.
ileus
B.
anastomosis
C.
melena
D.
trismus
Question #72
A/An ____________________ tube is a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach.
A.
gastroduodenostomy
B.
sigmoidoscopy
C.
gastrostomy
D.
colonoscopy
Question #73
A/An ____________________ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools.
A.
Enteritis
B.
Hemoccult
C.
Sigmoidoscopy
D.
Colonoscopy
Question #74
Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth.
A.
enteritis
B.
aphthous
C.
cheilosis
D.
hematemesis
Question #75
The _____ is the fourth part of the colon that joins the rectum.
A.
transverse colon
B.
descending colon
C.
sigmoid colon
D.
ascending colon
Question #76
Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease?
A.
edentulous
B.
dental caries
C.
gingivitis
D.
dental calculus
Question #77
_____ is also known as bad breath.
A.
Pyrosis
B.
Flatulence
C.
Malocclusion
D.
Halitosis
Question #78
The term _____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.
A.
oral thrush
B.
bruxism
C.
eosinophillic esophagitis
D.
stomatomycosis
Question #79
Which structure secretes bile?
A.
gallbladder
B.
liver
C.
pancreas
D.
stomach
Question #80
The _____ is the last and longest portion of the small intestine.
A.
jejunum
B.
ileum
C.
cecum
D.
duodenum
Question #81
The _____ is the ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.
A.
lower esophageal sphincter
B.
ileocecal sphincter
C.
anus
D.
pyloric sphincter
Question #82
A _____ is a small pouch, or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon.
A.
diverticulum
B.
diverticulosis
C.
diverticulitis
D.
strangulated hernia
Question #83
Which term is the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part?
A.
intestinal obstruction
B.
strangulated hernia
C.
intussusception
D.
volvulus
Question #84
A _____ is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ.
A.
colectomy
B.
proctopexy
C.
hemorrhoid
D.
rectocele
Question #85
Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?
A.
catabolism
B.
absorption
C.
metabolism
D.
anabolism
Question #86
The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as _____.
A.
malocclusion
B.
stomatitis
C.
trismus
D.
bruxism
Question #87
A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.
A.
chyme
B.
colostomy
C.
colotomy
D.
colectomy
Question #88
Which term refers to a dental specialist who prevents or corrects malocclusion of the teeth and related facial structures?
A.
dentist
B.
periodontist
C.
orthodontist
D.
oral or maxillofacial surgeon
Question #89
_____ is a common condition of unknown cause with symptoms such as cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, and/or diarrhea.
A.
Dysentery
B.
Ischemic colitis
C.
Inflammatory bowel disease
D.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Question #90
Which term is also known as vomiting?
A.
hematemesis
B.
regurgitation
C.
emesis
D.
nausea
Question #91
Which term refers to a radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow?
A.
abdominal ultrasound
B.
abdominal computed tomography
C.
upper GI series
D.
stool sample
Question #92
The presence of bright red blood in the stool is known as _____.
A.
steatorrhea
B.
hematochezia
C.
hematemesis
D.
melena
Question #93
Which term refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol?
A.
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
B.
cirrhosis
C.
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
D.
hepatitis
Question #94
Which type of hepatitis is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?
A.
hepatitis C
B.
hepatitis B
C.
hepatitis A
D.
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Question #95
Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?
A.
colectomy
B.
diverticulectomy
C.
gastrectomy
D.
ileectomy
Question #96
Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?
A.
proton pump inhibitors
B.
antacids
C.
oral rehydration therapy
D.
laxatives
Question #97
_____ is a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria.
A.
E. coli
B.
Clostridium difficile
C.
Salmonellosis
D.
Dysentery
Question #98
A/An _____ occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside a hernia, cutting off its blood supply.
A.
inflammatory bowel disease
B.
ischemic colitis
C.
strangulated hernia
D.
intestinal obstruction
Question #99
Which term is also known as a harelip?
A.
Barrett’s esophagus
B.
cleft lip
C.
acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
D.
cleft palate
Question #100
Crohn’s disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon.
A.
True
B.
False
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