Unit 9: Accessory Organs Of The GI System

Question 1

Jaundice

Answer 1

A yellowing of the skin and mucous members that reflects excessively high blood levels of bilirubin

Question 2

Ascites

Answer 2

The accumulation of edematous fluid within the peritoneal cavity

Question 3

Bilirubin

Answer 3

Pigment from breakdown of the red blood cells

Question 4

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Answer 4

A decline in brain function that occurs as a result of every liver disease

Question 5

Peritionitis

Answer 5

An inflammation of the serous sac that lines the abdominal cavity and encloses the abdominal organs

Question 6

Paracentesis

Answer 6

The surgical puncture of a cavity to aspirate fluid

Question 7

Esophageal Varies

Answer 7

Varicosities of branches of the azygous vein that connects with the portal vein in the lower esophagus; related to portal hypertension and cirrhosis of the liver

Question 8

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Answer 8

Used to exam and treat diease of the bile and pancreatic duct

Question 9

Cholecystitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 10

Cirrhosis

Answer 10

Scarring and hardening of the liver from inflammation

Question 11

Hepatitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the liver cells

Question 12

Pancreatectomy

Answer 12

Removal of all or part of the pancreas

Question 13

Steatorrhea

Answer 13

Fatty, foul smelling stools