Module 7 quiz

Which of the following is NOT a grinding tooth?

cuspids

An outpouching off the gut is called a(n):

diverticulum

Which medical term means abnormal appetite?

dysorexia

An abnormal tube-like passage is called a:

fistula

The portion of a tooth that is located below the gum line is the:

root

The epiglottis shunts food into the:

esophagus

Emulsification breaks up ________ into smaller particles.

fat

Which medical term means stomach pain?

gastralgia

Which medical term means surgical removal of stomach?

gastrectomy

The Helicobacter pylori bacteria cause which of the following conditions?

peptic ulcer disease

A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment.

polyp

Which medical term means excessive eating?

polyphagia

Which medical term means drooping of the rectum and anus?

proctoptosis

The folds in the lining of the stomach are called:

rugae

Which of the following endoscopic exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon?

sigmoidoscopy

Which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous nutrition?

total parenteral nutrition

Which abbreviation stands for nothing by mouth?

NPO

Pancreatic enzymes do NOT digest:

acid

Which is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?

anus

Which medical term means inflammation of appendix?

appendicitis

Feces is stored in the ________ prior to defecation.

rectum

Taste buds are located on the:

tongue

The twisting of the colon on itself is called:

volvulus

The proper name for the baby teeth is the ________ teeth.

deciduous

The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is:

diarrhea

The correct order of the three sections of the small intestine is:

duodenum, jejunum, ileum

The medical term for vomiting is:

emesis

The crown of a tooth is covered by:

enamel

The pancreas secretes ________ and buffers.

enzymes

Which of the following surgical procedures would treat obesity?

gastric stapling

A diaphragmatocele is also called a(n):

hiatal hernia

The stomach secretes:

hydrochloric acid

Crohn's disease affects the:

ileum

The yellow cast to the skin that may indicate liver disease is called:

jaundice

Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the:

liver

Aphthous ulcers are found:

mouth

The function of the gallbladder is to store:

bile

Which medical term means removal of gallbladder?

cholecystectomy

Which of the following surgical procedures would treat stones in the digestive system?

choledocholithotripsy

Which of the following conditions is a congenital anomaly?

cleft lip