Chapter 9.4

Question 1

What gastrointestinal disorder is cause by the bacteria in foods not properly refrigerated or cooked?

Answer 1

Food poisoning

Question 2

What is a severe form of food poisoning caused by bacteria in the food, especially canned food?

Answer 2

Botulism

Question 3

What common food infection is from bacteria in or on food, especially poultry, fish, eggs, etc.?

Answer 3

Salmonellosis

Question 4

What serious, but rare disease is contracted from contaminated food or water?

Answer 4

Typhoid fever

Question 5

What is the scientific term for gastric indigestion?

Answer 5

Dyspepsia

Question 6

What is an open sore in the mucous membrane caused by breakdown of tissues?

Answer 6

Ulcers

Question 7

What is the condition that occurs when feces become too dry?

Answer 7

Constipation

Question 8

What is the condition that occurs when movement of feces through the colon is so rapid that insufficient water is removed?

Answer 8

Diarrhea

Question 9

What colon infection is caused by protozoa, bacteria, and viruses, often found in contaminated drinking water?

Answer 9

Dysentery

Question 10

What is one of the most common forms of cancer in America?

Answer 10

Colon cancer