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The Digestive System

1
Q

Which term is also known as harelip?

A

cleft lip

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2
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Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?

A

catabolism

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3
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The presence of bright red blood in the stool is know as _____.

A

hematochezia

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4
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Which term refers to a radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow.

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upper GI series

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5
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A/An ____ occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside a hernia, cutting off its blood supply.

A

strangulated hernia

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6
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Which term is also know as vomiting?

A

emesis

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7
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The ____ is the ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of a small intestine.

A

pyloric sphicter

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8
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A ____ is a small pouch,or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon.

A

diverticulum

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9
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Which term refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol?

A

nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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10
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Which structure secretes bile?

A

liver

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11
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The _____ is the fourth part of the colon that joins the rectum.

A

sigmoid colon

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12
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Which term means surgical removal of all of the stomach?

A

gastrectomy

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13
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This condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as ____.

A

bruxism

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14
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_____ is a common condition of unknown cause with symptoms such as cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, and/or diarrhea.

A

Irritable bowel syndrome

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15
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A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.

A

colotomy

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16
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Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease?

A

gingivitis

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17
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A _____ is the surgical fixation of prolonged rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ.

A

proctopexy

18
Q

Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?

A

antacids

19
Q

The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as _____.

A

melena

20
Q

A/An _____ is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures.

A

anastomosis

21
Q

A/An _____ is a medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting.

A

antiemetic

22
Q

The term _____ describes an abnormal, white lesion that develops on tongue or inside of the cheek.

A

leukoplakia

23
Q

The condition known as _____ is a disorder of lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth.

A

cheilosis

24
Q

The term _____ means the vomiting of blood.

A

hematemesis

25
Q

An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ______.

A

ascites

26
Q

also known as indigestion

A

dyspepsia

27
Q

inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth

A

stomatitis

28
Q

difficulty in swallowing

A

dysphagia

29
Q

inflammation of diverticula

A

deverticulitis

30
Q

the presence of an abnormal number of diverticula

A

diverticulosis

31
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placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying

A

enema

32
Q

professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus

A

dental prophylaxis

33
Q

excessive accumulation of body fat

A

obesity

34
Q

medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

A

bariatrics

35
Q

physical wasting away due to disease such as AIDS

A

cachexia

36
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an/o

A

anus, ring

37
Q

chol/e

A

bile, gall

38
Q

col/o

A

colon

39
Q

cholecyst/o

A

gallbladder

40
Q

-emesis

A

vomiting

41
Q

enter/o

A

small intestine

42
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esophag/o

A

esophagus

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