Ch 39: Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

Bilirubin

Answer 1

Pigment derived from the breakdown of hemoglobin

Question 2

Borborygmi

Answer 2

Audible abdominal sounds produced by hyperactive intestinal paralysis

Question 3

Cheilosis

Answer 3

A disorder of the lips and mouth characterized by bilateral scales and fissures, resulting from a deficiency of riboflavin in the diet

Question 4

Deglutition

Answer 4

swallowing

Question 5

Endoscopy

Answer 5

The direct visualization of a body structure through a lighted instrument (scope)

Question 6

Hematemesis

Answer 6

Vomiting blood that indicates bleeding in the upper GI tract

Question 7

Hepatocytes

Answer 7

rows of hepatic cells

Question 8

Kupffer cells

Answer 8

A type of macrophage found in the liver that removes bacteria and toxins from the blood

Question 9

Melena

Answer 9

Black tarry stools that indicate slow bleeding from an upper GI source

Question 10

Pyorrhea

Answer 10

recessed gingivae, purulent pockets

Question 11

Pyrosis

Answer 11

Burning sensation in the epigastric or substernal area; heartburn

Question 12

Steatorrhea

Answer 12

Grater than normal amount of fat in the feces

Question 13

Tenesmus

Answer 13

Painful spasmodic contraction of the anal sphincter and persistent desire to empty the bowel

Question 14

Valsalva maneuver

Answer 14

Maneuver that involves contraction of the chest muscles in a closed glottis with simultaneous contraction of the abdominal muscles