Chapter 8 Digestive System Multiple Choice Practice Test

An inguinal hernia is found in the: A.) groin B.) stomach C.) navel D.) liver

A.) groin

Which medical term means inflammation of the rectum and anus? A.) proctitis B.) sigmoiditis C.) rectitis D.) anitis

A.) proctitis

The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movement is: A.) hematochezia B.) diarrhea C.) cachexia D.) emesis

B.) Diarrhea

Which medical term means slow digestion? A.) tachypepsia B.) bradypepsia C.) apepsia D.) dyspepsia

B.) bradypepsia

Which medical term means removal of gallbladder? A.) choledochectomy B.) cholecystectomy C.) cholelithiasis D.) cholelithectomy

B.) cholecystectomy

Which medical term means abnormal appetite? A.) dysphagia B.) dysorexia C.) dyspepsia D.) dysprandial

B.) dysorexia

The yellow cast to the skin that indicates liver disease is called: A.) melena B.) jaundice C.) cachexia D.) hematochezia

B.) jaundice

Which of the following molecules is NOT a nutrient? A.) proteins B.) sodium C.) carbohydrates D.) glucose

B.) sodium

Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the digestive system? A.) gastrointestinal B.) tracheal C.) gut D.) alimentary

B.) tracheal

Which medical term means inflammation of appendix? A) appenditis B.) appendicosis C.) appendicitis D.) appendicopathy

C.) appendicitis

Which medical term means process of viewing colon? A.) colostomy B.) colonscope C.) coloscopy D.) colonoscopy

C.) coloscopy

A partial or complete set of artificial teeth is called? A.) crown B.) implant C.) denture D.) bridge

C.) denture

Which medical term means surgical repair of the stomach? A.) gastrotomy B.) gastrostomy C.) gastroplasty D.) gastrectomy

C.) gastroplasty

Which medical term means excessive eating? A.) dysphagia B.) polypepsia C.) polyphagia D.) tachyphagia

C.) polyphagia

Which is an accessory organ of the digestive system? A.) salivary gland B.) liver C.) pancreas D.) all the above are

D.) all the above are

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system? A.) digest food B.) absorb nutrients C.) eliminate solid waste D.) distribute nutrients

D.) distribute nutrients

The medical term for vomiting is: A.) melena B.) deglutination C.) bruxism D.) emesis

D.) emesis

Which medical term means stomach pain? A.) gingivalgia B.) duodenalgia C.) enteralgia D.) gastralgia

D.) gastralgia

Which medical term means pertaining to the third section of the small intestines? A.) jejunal B.) duodenal C.) cecal D.) ileal

D.) ileal

A ________ is a small tumor on a stern attachment A.) denture B.) pyrosis C.) melena D.) polyp

D.) polyp