med term chapter 8 quiz 1

Approximately how long is the gastrointestinal tract?

30 feet

A partial or complete set of artificial teeth is called a(n):

denture

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

diverticulum.

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

duodenum, jejunum, ileum.

The epiglottis shunts food into the:

esophagus.

An elevated serum bilirubin indicates stomach disease.

false

Ascites is the collection of fluid in the stomach.

false

In an inguinal hernia, the intestine protrudes through the diaphragm

false

Nutrients from digested food are mainly absorbed in the large intestine

false

The jejunum receives food from the stomach.

false

An abnormal tube-like passage is called a:

fistula

Which medical term means stomach pain?

gastalgia

Which abbreviation stands for after meals?

pc

A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment.

polyp

Feces is stored in the ________ prior to defecation.

rectum

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

root

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

total parenteral nutrition

A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder.

true

Cementum helps to anchor teeth in their sockets

true

Esophageal varices may rupture and cause serious bleeding.

true

Gavage means to give a patient food through an NG tube.

true

Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that treats gum disease.

true

The gag reflex is located on the:

uvula

Which surgical term means to surgically create a connection between two structures?

anastomosis

Which medication is used to neutralize stomach acid?

antacid

The function of the gallbladder is to store:

bile

Which medical term means slow digestion?

bradypepsia

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