Digestive System - Assessment Terms

Question 1

Gastritis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the stomach

Question 2

Gastroenteritis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Question 3

Cholecystitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 4

Hapatitis

Answer 4

Inflammation of the liver

Question 5

Pancreatitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the pancreas

Question 6

Diverticulitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of the diverticula in the colon

Question 7

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers

Question 8

Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD

Answer 8

Backflow of acid from the stomach to the esophagus

Question 9

Celiac disease

Answer 9

disease of the intestines due to an adverse response to gluten

Question 10

Cirrhosis

Answer 10

Scarring of the liver

Question 11

Malabsorption

Answer 11

Incomplete or lack of nutrient absorption by the intestines

Question 12

Gingival hyperplasia

Answer 12

Overgrowth of the gums

Question 13

Esophageal carcinoma

Answer 13

Malignant tumor of the esophagus

Question 14

Pyloric stenosis

Answer 14

Narrowing of the sphincter between the stomach and small intestines

Question 15

Colorectal carcinoma

Answer 15

Malignant tumor of the colon and rectum