Digestive System

Question 1

The ileum is the

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Last and longest portion of the small intestine

Question 2

Stomatomycosis is

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A disease in the mouth caused by a fungus

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The liver secretes

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Bile

Question 4

The inability to control bowel movements is

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Bowel incontinence

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The buildup of body cells from nutrition is known as

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Anabolism

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The cecum connects the

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Small and large intestine

Question 7

Intussusception is a condition characterized by

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The telescoping of one intestine into the other

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The bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth are known as the

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Periodontium

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Jejunum is the

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Middle potion of the small intestine

Question 10

The sigmoid colon is an

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S-shaped structure in the large intestine

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The rectum is the

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Widest division in the large intestine

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The duodenum is the

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First portion of the small intestine

Question 13

Hematemesis is

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Vomiting blood

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Hepatitis A is a

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Virus transmitted through contaminated food and water with fecal matter

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Celiac disease is characterized by

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Severe reactions to foods containing gluten

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Enteritis is

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The inflammation of the small intestine

Question 17

Ileectomy is the surgical removal of the

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Last portion of the illuem

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Cirrhosis is

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A degenerative liver disease caused by scarring

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Bruxism is the

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Involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth

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Hyperemesis is

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Excessive vomiting

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Excessive bilirubin causes

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Jaundice

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Aerophagia is

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Excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking

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The pyloric sphincter is the

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Ring-like muscle that controls flow from the stomach to the small intestine

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Edentulous is to not have

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Natural teeth

Question 25

Pyrosis is

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Heartburn

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Melena is

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Dark, foul smelling stools caused by digested blood

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Halitosis is

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Bad breath

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Hemoccult is a test that detects

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Hidden blood in stools