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MT Chapter 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The term for lack of appetite is: | Anorexia |
| What is the term that means stricture or narrowing of the rectum? | Rectostenosis |
| Protrusion of an organ through it’s natural wall is know as: | Hernia |
| Where does the mechanical process of digestion begin? a. Mouth b. Esophagus c. Stomach d. Small intestine e. Large intestine | Mouth |
| What is the term for the diagnostic procedure used to examine the anus and rectum? | Proctoscopy |
| What statement regarding anatomical position is correct? a. The esophagus is inferior to stomach b. The stomach is superior to duodenum c. The rectum is inferior to anus d. The jejunum is inferior to ileum e. The duodenum is interior to jejunum | The stomach is superior to the duodenum |
| What is the term for a stone in the bile duct? | Choledocholith |
| What imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas ? | Ultrasound |
| A twisting of the bowel upon itself, causing obstruction, is a disorder known as: | Volvulus |
| What is the term for passage of stool containing bright red blood? | Hematochezia |
| Where is bile produced? | Liver |
| Which specialist is correctly matched with the type of therapy performed? | Enterologist treats diseases of intestinal tract |
| What condition involves excess flow of saliva? | Sialorrhea |
| During digestion, the gallbladder releases bile into the: | Small intestine |
| Esophageal varices are: a. Hernias around plyorus b. Hemerrhoids c. Perianal Fistulae d. Polyps e. Swollen, twisted veins | Swollen, twisted veins |
| A gastroscopy is performed with a(n): a. Sigmoidoscope b. Flexible, fiber-optic scope c. Colonoscope d. Catheter e.Esophagaeloscope | Flexible, fiber-optic scope |
| What term refers to an intestinal disorder of the colon characterized by diarrhea and abdominal cramps? a. Hematochezia b. Enteropathy c. Dysentry d. Polyposis e. Hepatitis | Dysentry |
| The bowel disorder Crohn’s disease is also known as: | Regional Ileitis |
| Abnormal side pockets in a hollow organ, such as the intestine, are called: | Diverticula |
| Accumulation of serous fluids in the abdominal cavity is called: | Ascites |
| The pear-shaped, sac-like organ that serves as a reservoir for bile is the: | Gallbladder |
| Acute gastritis or peptic ulcer may result in: | Hematomesis |
| Dysphagia results from a problem connected with: | Swallowing |
| A cholelith is a: | Gallstone |
| What is the term for white plaques on the mucosa of the mouth? | Leukoplakia |
| What is the term for difficult or painful swallowing? | Dysphagia |
| What diagnostic test is performed on feces to detect the presence of “hidden” blood not apparent on visual inspection? | Stool Guaiac Test |
| Which surgical procedure treats morbid obesity by shortening the jejunum? | Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass |
| Linguogingival means pertaining to: | tongue and gums |
| A small, tumor-like, benign growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface is called a(n): | Polyp |
| Which structure has respiratory and digestion functions? | Pharynx |
| A mass of enlarged twisted veins in the mucous membranes inside or outside of the rectum is called a(n): | Hemorrhoid |
| Suture of the second portion of the small intestine is called: | Jejunorraphy |
| Which structure carries bile from the liver to the duodenum? | Bile duct |
| The suffix -prandial means: | Meal |
| What is the term for back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus as a result of malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter? | GERD |
| Jaundice is caused by excessive levels of: | Bilirubin |
| Structure abnormalities of the esophagus can be diagnosed by the following test: | Barium Swallow |
| An abnormal tube-like passage from one organ to another organ to the surface is called a(n): | Fistula |
| Bleeding of the gums is a primary symptom of: | Gingivitis |
| What does the term dyspepsia refer to? | Ingestion |
| The section of the large intestine associated with the appendix is the: | Cecum |
| Which organ is an accessory organ of digestion? | Liver |
| In which pathological condition are there bulging pouches in the GI tract? | Diverticular Disease |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is also known as: | Spastic colon |
| Buccal means pertaining to the: | Cheek |
| A new opening from the large bowel to the surface of the body is called: | Colostomy |
| Lingu/o means the same as: | Gloss/o |
| The opposite of -ptosis is: | -pexy |
| Which medications control loose stools and relieve diarrhea? | Antidiarrheals |
| Identify the stage of colon cancer that metastasizes from its original site to other organs of the body. | Stage 4 |
| A narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the first part of the small intestine that occurs in the neonate is called: | Pyloricstenosis |
| The adoption of a gluten-free diet aids in the treatment of: | Celiac Disease |
| Pharmacological agents that block H receptors in the stomach are used in treatment of: | Peptic Ulcer Disease |
| Bacterial or fungal infection that requires prompt medical attention is known as: | Peritonitis |
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