Chapter 14 - Overview

Question 1

What are some things that can happen in the oral cavity? (5)

Answer 1

Inflammation
leukoplakia
Erythroplakia
neoplasia
Salivary gland disorders

Question 2

What is leukoplakia?

Answer 2

A white patch on a mucous membrane that will not wipe off.

Question 3

a slow growing, erythematous, velvety red lesion with well-defined margins, occurring on a mucous membrane, most often in the oral cavity. It is usually associated with severe dysplasia or carcinoma, and occurs in middle-aged to older adults.

Answer 3

Erythroplakia

Question 4

What are some thing that can happen in the esophagus? (4)

Answer 4

Obstructions, varices, inflammation, neoplasia.

Question 5

an enlarged and tortuous vein, artery, or lymphatic vessel.

Answer 5

Varix (varices - pl.)

Question 6

What are some things that can happen in the stomach?

Answer 6

Inflammation, neoplasia

Question 7

What are some things that can happen in the intestines? (6)

Answer 7

Obstructions, vascular disorders, diarrhea diseases, inflammation, polyps, neoplasia

Question 8

What are some things that can happen in the appendix?

Answer 8

Appendicitis, neoplasia

Question 9

Mechanical problems are ______ problems.

Answer 9

structural

Question 10

Functional problems are what kind?

Answer 10

Problems with how it works/function