Ch 11 - Digestive System Self Test Flashcards
The second portion of the small intestine whose name means “to empty” is the:
jejunum
The organ that produces bile is the:
liver
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
peritoneum
The combining form that means “small intestines” is:
entero-
The combining form that means “rectum and anus” is:
procto-
Giardiasis is commonly seen in:
children in daycare centers
The word part Litho-, Petro-, and Lapio- all mean:
Stone
Periodontitis, Rigg’s disease, and periodontoclasia all refer to:
pyorrhea
The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestine and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scare tissue, is:
Chron’s disease
The word part Ptyalo- means
mucus, saliva fluid
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:
choledocholithotripsy
The surgical term cheilorrhaphy means:
suture of the lips
_____ means the process or procedure of cutting and forming a mouth in the big intestine.
colostomy
The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is:
cholecystography
The procedural term that mans visual examination of the rectum is:
proctoscopy
What is a white, plate-like plaque on the gingiva called?
leukoplakia
The word part Cholangio- refers to:
bile
The term tapeworm literally means:
narrow banded worm
Vit. B2 is also known as:
Riboflavin
The term ascaris in Greek literally means:
intestinal worm
Enteron in Greek literally means intestine, but the term is usually used in reference to:
the small intestine
What is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucosal wall?
gastritis
The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means:
stomach folds
The diagnostic term Peptic Ulcer literally means:
digestion:sore
Hep A, B, and C are caused by a:
virus
Hepatitis A is also known as:
infectious hepatitis
Hepatitis B is also known as:
Serum Hepatitis
Hepatitis ____ may be dormant in the body for years before signs and symptoms appear.
C
Peritonitis is the inflammation of:
the peritoneum
The term gustation in Old French means to feel, but the actual meaning is:
to taste
Which of the following is a dietary source of zinc?
whole grains
The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means:
condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold
Vit. B1 is also known as:
Thiamin
Vit. C is also known as:
ascorbic acid
The medical term Enema literally means
to inject
The diagnostic term Dys/phonia acutally means:
faulty voice
What is an inflammation of the ileum?
ileitis
The diagnostic term bulimia literally means:
refers to/hungery
Hypercholesterolemia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above _____ milligrams per deciliter in a 20 year old
200
The diagnostic term Crohn’s disease is also known as:
chronic regionaal ileitis
The diagnostic term Dysentery literally means
faulty, difficult, and painful intestines
How is shigellosis diagnosed?
isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool
Which mineral can be sourced from table salt and processed foods?
chloride
The anatomical term Alimentary literally means:
to nourish
Which mineral can be sourced from organ meats?
Copper
The diagnostic term Pell/agra literally means _____ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet.
skin/rough
The diagnostic term Scurvy literally means _____ and is the lack of Vit. C in the diet.
to scratch
The diagnostic term Fistula refers to a:
pipe stem-like passageway
A ____ neoplasm is composed of two or more germinal layers.
mixed
The diagnostic term IBS refers to:
painful intestines
What is the inflammation of the rectum and anus?
proctitis
The word part “cele” means:
a rupture, hernia or protrusion
The term “volvulus” of the ileum or colon usually refers to which condition?
a twisting
The word parts Ferro- and Sidero- mean:
iron
A pt who is diagnosed with “cholecystitis” would have inflammation of what structure?
gallbladder
Which organ has both endocrine and digestive functions?
Pancreas
A pt has “dysentery” resulting from shigellosis. What is the literal meaning of “dysentery?”
faulty and painful/intestine/process of
A pt has “steatorrhea” associated with their pancreatitis. What is “steatorrhea?”
fat in the feces
After a stoke, a pt can exhibit “dysphagia.” This means that they have difficulty:
swallowing
Your pt with diabetes insipidus has “polyuria” and “polydipsia.” This means that the pt has increased:
urine volume output and thirst
There are _____ essential body nutrients.
six
A female neonate is diagnosed with a “volvulus.” This means her intestines are:
twisted
The literal term “blood/bursting forth/resembles” is used to refer to:
hemorrhoids
