Lesson 6 (Chapter 4: Testing and Treatment of the Digestive System)

Question 1

Cholangiography

Answer 1

Comes from cholangi/o (bile duct), and -graphy (the process of recording). Uses contrast medium to take radiographs of the bile ducts. It is used to determine if there are obstructions in the ducts that may slow or block the flow of bile.

Question 2

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Answer 2

Comes from esophag/o (esophagus), gastr/o (stomach), duoden/o (duodenum), and -scopy (visual examination). Use of an endoscope to visualize the upper GI tract.

Question 3

Colonoscopy

Answer 3

Comes from colon/o (colon) and -scopy (visual examination). It is the process of using a scope to visualize the inner surface of the colon.

Question 4

Palatoplasty

Answer 4

Comes from palat/o (palate) and -plasty (surgical repair). A palatoplasty is the surgical repair of a cleft palate or cleft lip.

Question 5

Antioxidants

Answer 5

Substances that may prevent or delay cell damage. Some examples of antioxidants are vitamins A, C, and E, carotene, and luten. They are naturally found in fruits, beans, berries, nuts, and dark chocolate.

Question 6

Probiotics

Answer 6

Comes from pro- (supporting), the biot/o (life), and -ic (pertaining to). Beneficial microorganisms, or “good” bacteria, that aid in digestion and protect the body from harmful bacteria.

Question 7

Antiemetic

Answer 7

Comes from anti- (against), emet/o (vomit), and -ic (pertaining to). Medication used to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.

Question 8

Gastroduodenostomy

Answer 8

Comes from gastr/o (stomach), and duoden/o (duodenum), and -ostomy (surgical creation of an opening). A surgical procedure to create an anastomosis between the upper part of the stomach and the duodenum.

Question 9

Anastomosis

Answer 9

A surgical connection between two hollow structures.

Question 10

Ostomy

Answer 10

The creation of an artificial opening between an organ and a body surface. Fecal matter flows from the stoma, or opening, of the ostomy into a disposable bag.

Question 11

Ileostomy

Answer 11

An artificial excretory opening between the ileum at the end of the small intestine and the outside of the abdominal wall.

Question 12

Colostomy

Answer 12

The creation of an artificial opening between the colon and the abdominal wall.

Question 13

Cholecystectomy

Answer 13

Comes from cholecyst/o (gallbladder) and -ectomy (surgical removal). The surgical removal of the gallbladder.