5/6 Test

Question 1

the cardiac sphincter is between the stomach and the…

Answer 1

esophagus

Question 2

difficult or painful swallowing may also be termed

Answer 2

dysphagia

Question 3

deglutition refers to

Answer 3

swallowing

Question 4

herpes simplex is the virus which causes

Answer 4

fever blisters

Question 5

bile is stored in the

Answer 5

gallbladder

Question 6

Which is NOT another term for the digestive system?

biliary tract, G.I. tract, gastrointestinal tract, alimentary canal

Answer 6

biliary tract

Question 7

Which is NOT a primary function of the digestive system?

absorption, elimination, reurgitation, digestion

Answer 7

reurgitation

Question 8

What is the medical term for “throat”?

Answer 8

pharynx

Question 9

muscular wave-like movement to transport food through digestive system

Answer 9

peristalsis

Question 10

The liver manufactures ___ which contains a pigment called ___.

Answer 10

bile, bilirubin

Question 11

The common bile duct is formed when the ___ duct and ___ duct converge.

Answer 11

hepatic, cystic

Question 12

Which is a precancerous condition?

achlorhydria, diverticulosis, oral leukoplakia, dysentery

Answer 12

oral leukoplakia

Question 13

process of visually examining the s-shaped portion of the colon

Answer 13

sigmoidoscopy

Question 14

inflammation of the gums

Answer 14

gingivitis

Question 15

enzyme to digest starch

Answer 15

amylase

Question 16

one who specializes in the study of the rectum and anus

Answer 16

proctologist

Question 17

condition of gallstones

Answer 17

cholelithiasis

Question 18

process of converting glycogen into sugar

Answer 18

glycogenolysis

Question 19

spitting up blood from the respiratory tract and lungs

Answer 19

hemoptysis

Question 20

the first part of the large intestine

Answer 20

cecum

Question 21

process of breaking down complex foods to simpler substances

Answer 21

digestion

Question 22

buccal means pertaining to the

Answer 22

cheek

Question 23

ring of muscles

Answer 23

sphincter

Question 24

specialist in gums

Answer 24

periodontist

Question 25

stomat/o means

Answer 25

mouth

Question 26

suture

Answer 26

-rrhaphy

Question 27

aphthous stomatitis

Answer 27

canker sores in mouth

Question 28

esophageal varices

Answer 28

swollen, twisted veins in upper G.I. tract

Question 29

fistula

Answer 29

abnormal passageway

Question 30

herpetic stomatitis

Answer 30

cold sores, fever blisters

Question 31

peridontal disease

Answer 31

pyorrhea

Question 32

cirrhosis

Answer 32

degeneration of liver cells

Question 33

stool culture

Answer 33

test for microorganisms in stool

Question 34

stool guaiac

Answer 34

detection of blood in feces

Question 35

anastomosis

Answer 35

joining two new openings between organs or tubes

Question 36

antrum

Answer 36

lower part of stomach

Question 37

ascites

Answer 37

abnormal accumulation of fluid in abdomen

Question 38

melena

Answer 38

black stools, containing blood

Question 39

papillae

Answer 39

small elevations or projections on tongue

Question 40

rugae

Answer 40

ridges in the mucus membranes

Question 41

villi

Answer 41

tiny microscopic projections in walls of small intestine which absorbs nutrients into the blood stream

Question 42

give the abbreviation for “upper gastrointestinal”

Answer 42

upper GI,

UGI

Question 43

give the abbreviation for “nasogastric tube”

Answer 43

NG tube,

NG

Question 44

give the abbreviation for “nothing by mouth”

Answer 44

NPO

Question 45

give the abbreviation for “alkaline phosphatase”

Answer 45

ALP,

alk phos

Question 46

give the suffix for “opening”

Answer 46

• stomy,

- tresia

Question 47

give the suffix for “stretching, dilation”

Answer 47

• ectasis,

- ectasia

Question 48

give the suffix “surgical repair”

Answer 48

-plasty

Question 49

give the suffix for “tightening, stricture”

Answer 49

-stenosis

Question 50

give the suffix for “digestion”

Answer 50

-pepsia