Chapter 5 Digestive System - Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology

Question 1

Abnormal tube-like passageway near the anus.

Answer 1

Anal Fistula

Question 2

Polyps (benign growths) protrude from the mucous membrane of the colon.

Answer 2

Colonic Polyps

Question 3

Adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum, or both.

Answer 3

Colorectal Cancer

Question 4

Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract.

Answer 4

Crohn’s Disease

Question 5

Abnormal outpourings (diverticula) in the intestinal wall of the colon.

Answer 5

Diverticulosis

Question 6

painful inflammation of the intestines commonly caused by bacterial infection.

Answer 6

Dysentery

Question 7

Swollen, twisted varicose veins in the rectal region.

Answer 7

Hemorrhoids

Question 8

Loss of peristalsis with resulting obstruction of the intestines.

Answer 8

Ileus

Question 9

Inflammation of the colon and small intestine.

Answer 9

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Question 10

Telescoping of the intestines.

Answer 10

Intussesception

Question 11

Group of GI symptoms (abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation) without structural abnormalities in the intestines.

Answer 11

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Question 12

Chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers.

Answer 12

Ulcerative Colitis

Question 13

Twisting of the intestine on itself.

Answer 13

Volvulus