Chapter 14: The Digestive System - 25 Tough Terms

Question 1

Enzyme that is part of pancreatic juice an saliva that begins the digestion of carbs

Answer 1

Amylase

Question 2

Pouch at the top of the large intestine connected to the bottom of the ileum

Answer 2

Cecum

Question 3

Swallowing

Answer 3

Deglutition

Question 4

Breaking down fats

Answer 4

Emulsification

Question 5

Mucous membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth

Answer 5

Frenulum

Question 6

Enzyme contained in pancreatic juice

Answer 6

Lipase

Question 7

Membranous tissue that attaches small and large intestines to the muscular wall at the dorsal part of the abdomen

Answer 7

Mesentery

Question 8

Digestive enzyme in gastric juice

Answer 8

Pepsin

Question 9

Narrowed bottom part of stomach

Answer 9

Pylorus

Question 10

Fold in stomach lining; irregular ridges of mucous membrane on the hard palate

Answer 10

Rugae

Question 11

biles vessel combining form

Answer 11

Cholangi(o)

Question 12

Gallbladder combining form

Answer 12

Cholecyst(o)

Question 13

Common bile duct combining form

Answer 13

Choledoch(o)

Question 14

Inability of a muscle, particularly the cardiac sphincter, to relax

Answer 14

Achalasia

Question 15

Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

Answer 15

Achlorhydria

Question 16

Condition of the tongue being partially or completely attached to the bottom of the mouth

Answer 16

Ankyloglossia

Question 17

Fluid buildup in the abdominal and peritoneal cavities

Answer 17

Ascites

Question 18

Gallstones in the gallbladder

Answer 18

Cholelithiasis

Question 19

Liver disease, often caused by alcoholism

Answer 19

Cirrhosis

Question 20

GI distress, especially in infants

Answer 20

Colic

Question 21

Type of IBD with no ulcers

Answer 21

Chron’s disease

Question 22

Condition in which diverticula trap food or bacteria

Answer 22

Diverticulosis

Question 23

Irritation of the intestinal tract with loose stools

Answer 23

Dysentery

Question 24

Belching

Answer 24

Eructation

Question 25

Abnormal opening in tissue

Answer 25

Fistula

Question 26

Foul odor in the mouth

Answer 26

Halitosis

Question 27

Red blood in stool

Answer 27

Hematochezia

Question 28

Protrusion of the stomach through an opening in the diaphragam

Answer 28

Hiatal Hernia

Question 29

Jaundice

Answer 29

Icterus

Question 30

Prolapse or collapse of an intestinal part into a neighboring part. One section collapses into other like a telescope

Answer 30

Intussusception

Question 31

Old blood in the stool

Answer 31

Melena

Question 32

Fat in the blood

Answer 32

Steatorrhea

Question 33

Intestinal blockage caused by the intestine twisting

Answer 33

Volvulus

Question 34

Surgical union of two hollow structures

Answer 34

Anastomosis

Question 35

excision of the pylorus

Answer 35

Billroth’s I

Question 36

Resection of the pylorus with the stomach

Answer 36

Billroth’s II

Question 37

Breaking up or crushing of stones in the body, especially gallstones

Answer 37

Cholelithotripsy

Question 38

group of blood vessels that transports blood and other substances to and from the liver

Answer 38

hepatic portal system

Question 39

Large intestine parts

Answer 39

cecum, colon, sigmoid colon, rectum

Question 40

salivary gland combining form

Answer 40

sial(o)

Question 41

Mouth combining form

Answer 41

stomat(o)

Question 42

prolapse of rectum

Answer 42

rectocele

Question 43

suffix for fixation, usually done by surgery

Answer 43

-pexy

Question 44

jaundice

Answer 44

icterus

Question 45

Components of gastric juice

Answer 45

HCL
Pepsin
Mucus

Question 46

Components of pancreatic juice

Answer 46

lipase

amylase