Chapter 11 - Digestive System

Question 1

Cholelithiasis

Answer 1

Condition of gallstones

Question 2

Appendicitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the appendix

Question 3

Polyp

Answer 3

Tumorlike growth extending outward from a mucous membrane; usually benign

Question 4

Cholecystectomy

Answer 4

Excision of the gallbladder

Question 5

Adhesion

Answer 5

Abnormal growing together of two surfaces that are normally separated

Question 6

Gastroenteritis

Answer 6

Inflammation of stomach & intestines

in that order

Question 7

Laparoscopy

Answer 7

Visual examination of the abdominal cavity

Question 8

Colostomy

Answer 8

Creation of the artificial opening into the colon

Question 9

Cirrhosis

Answer 9

Chronic disease of the liver

Question 10

Endoscope

Answer 10

Instrument used for the examination of a hollow organ

Question 11

Orogastric

Answer 11

Pertaining to the mouth and stomach

in that order

Question 12

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Answer 12

Abnormal backward flow of the gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus, causing heartburn and the gradual breakdown of the mucous barrier of the esophagus

Question 13

Fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

Answer 13

Test for hidden blood in feces

Question 14

Barium enema

Answer 14

X rays of the large intestine after contrasting agent barium has been administered rectally (lower GI series)

Question 15

Cholangiogram

Answer 15

X Ray of the bile ducts

Question 16

Dysphagia

Answer 16

Difficulty swallowing

Question 17

Cholecystectomy

Answer 17

X Ray of the gallbladder

Question 18

Proctoscopy

Answer 18

Visual examination of the rectum

Question 19

Gingivitis

Answer 19

Inflammation of the gums

Question 20

Enterorrhaphy

Answer 20

Suturing of the intestines

Question 21

Ileostomy

Answer 21

Creation of an artificial opening into the ileum

Question 22

Sigmoidoscope

Answer 22

Instrument used for visual examination of the sigmoid colon