chapter 8 questions
The suffix that means vomit is ________.
-emesis
The suffix that means condition of stones is _______
-lithiasis
The suffix that means appetite is ________.
-orexia
The suffix that means digestion is ________.
-pepsia
Approximately how long is the gastrointestinal tract? 30 feet 50 feet 18 feet 10 feet
30 feet
Which abbreviation stands for a pathological condition? GERD O&P NG FOBT
GERD
Which abbreviation stands for a lab test? IBS n&v O&P UGI
O&P
Which abbreviation stands for a lab test? n&v UGI IBS O&P
O&P
The proper name for the baby teeth is the ________ teeth. permanent molar deciduous incisor
deciduous
A combining form that means tooth is ________.
dent/o
Which is NOT a function of the digestive system? Absorb nutrients. Eliminate waste. Distribute nutrients. Digest food.
distribute nutrients
An outpouching off the gut is called a(n): hemorrhoid. ileus. diverticulum. anal fistula.
diverticulum
A medical term that means pertaining to the duodenum is ________.
duodenal
The ________ of the small intestine receives food from the stomach duodenum cecum jejunum ileum
duodenum
The ________ of the small intestine receives food from the stomach. duodenum ileum jejunum cecum
duodenum
The common bile duct empties into the: liver. stomach. gallbladder. duodenum.
duodenum
The correct order of the three sections of the small intestine is: duodenum, ileum, jejunum. jejunum, duodenum, ileum. ileum, jejunum, duodenum. duodenum, jejunum, ileum.
duodenum, jejunum, ileum.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by diarrhea, often with blood and mucus? dysentery diverticulitis Crohn's disease volvulus
dysentery
Which medical term means abnormal appetite? dyspepsia dysorexia dysprandial dysphagia
dysorexia
A medical term that means pertaining to the small intestine is ________.
enteric
The pancreas secretes ________ and buffers. enzymes amylase. chyme bile
enzymes
A diverticulum is a small growth attached to a mucous membrane by a stem.
false
An UGI series examines the sigmoid colon.
false
An emetic prevents vomiting.
false
Ascites is a parasitic infection of the intestines and colon.
false
Extraction means removing feces from the colon.
false
Gastric stapling is used to treat PUD.
false
Hepatitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection.
false
In an inguinal hernia, the intestine protrudes through the diaphragm.
false
Nutrients from digested food are mainly absorbed in the large intestine.
false
Proton pump inhibitors prevent the pancreas from secreting digestive enzymes.
false
Saliva mixes with food in the mouth to form chyme, which is swallowed.
false
The jejunum receives food from the stomach.
false
The pyloric sphincter is also called the cardiac sphincter.
false
incontinence is the inability to control grinding your teeth.
false
Emulsification breaks up ________ into smaller particles. protein fat carbohydrates glucose
fat
n abnormal tube-like passage is called a: polyp. diverticulum. fistula. fissure.
fistula
Which of the following surgical procedures would remove an abnormal passageway? hemorrhoidectomy diverticulectomy fistulectomy colectomy
fistulectomy
Which medical term means surgical removal of stomach? gastrectomy gastrostomy gastroplasty gastrotomy
gastrectomy
Which of the following surgical procedures would treat obesity gastric stapling hernioplasty laparoscopic cholecystectomy anastomosis
gastric stapling
A medical term that means pertaining to the liver is ________
hepatic
A diaphragmatocele is also called a(n): hiatal hernia. polyp. inguinal hernia. esophageal varices.
hiatal hernia
The stomach secretes: hydrochloric acid. saliva. water. sulfuric acid.
hydrochloric acid.
Which medical term means pertaining to the third section of the small intestine? cecal duodenal jejunal ileal
ileal
Which medical term means pertaining to the third section of the small intestine? ileal duodenal jejunal cecal
ileal
Crohn's disease affects the: common bile duct. stomach. ileum. duodenum.
ileum
Crohn's disease affects the: duodenum. common bile duct. ileum. stomach.
ileum
Aphthous ulcers are found: in the stomach. in the colon. in the mouth. on the lip.
in the mouth
The combining form that means abdomen is ________.
lapar/o
Which procedure uses a nasogastric tube to wash out the stomach? gastroscopy lavage gavage total parenteral nutrition
lavage
A combining form that means tongue is ________.
lingu/o
An elevated alanine transaminase level indicates ________ disease. stomach colon liver pancreas
liver
Cirrhosis is a general name for chronic disease of the: pancreas. gallbladder. colon. liver.
liver
The combining form that means mouth is ________
or/o
The combining form that means pancreas is ________.
pancreat/o
A medical term that means pertaining to the throat is ________.
pharyngeal
A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment. denture polyp melena pyrosis
polyp
Which medical term means excessive eating? polypepsia tachyphagia polyphagia dysphagia
polyphagia
A medical term that means after a meal is ________.
postprandial
A medical term that means pertaining to the pylorus is ________.
pyloric
Food exits the stomach by passing through the: pyloric sphincter. cardiac sphincter. hepatic sphincter. lower esophageal sphincter.
pyloric sphincter.
The combining form that means rectum is ________.
rect/o
The folds in the lining of the stomach are called: fundus. rugae. sphincters. chyme.
rugae
The combining form that means sigmoid colon is ________.
sigmoid/o
A medical term that means pertaining to the sigmoid colon is ________.
sigmoidal
Which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous nutrition? lavage gavage total parenteral nutrition nasogastric intubation
total parenteral nutrition
A laparoscopy examines inside the abdominal cavity.
true
A root canal removes the pulp cavity in the root of a tooth.
true
A stool culture is used to diagnose a bacterial infection.
true
Air and food share sections of the pharynx.
true
An implant is a device for anchoring a false tooth or dentures
true
Cementum helps to anchor teeth in their sockets.
true
Gavage means to give a patient food through an NG tube.
true
Ileus is a problem resulting from an intestinal blockage.
true
Irritable bowel syndrome is also called spastic colon.
true
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that treats gum disease.
true
The evacuation of feces from the rectum is called defecation.
true
The liver is located primarily in the right upper quadrant.
true
The third molar is the wisdom tooth.
true
Which abbreviation stands for an X-ray? NG PO UGI NPO
UGI
Which abbreviation stands for an X-ray? NPO UGI PO NG
UGI
The combining form that means anus is ________.
an/o
Which surgical term means to surgically create a connection between two structures? proctoplasty extraction colostomy anastomosis
anastomosis
A medical term that means absence of an appetite is ________.
anorexia
Which medication is used to neutralize stomach acid? antiemetic antacid laxative anorexiant
antacid
Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting? antiemetic antacid laxative anorexiant
antiemetic
The ________ section of the stomach tapers off into the pyloric sphincter. antrum fundus rugae body
antrum
A medical term that means pertaining to cheeks is ________.
buccal
The combining form that means cecum is ________.
cec/o
`The combining form that means cecum is ________
cec/o
Food leaving the small intestine first enters the ________ of the colon. cecum ascending colon sigmoid colon appendix
cecum
The appendix is a small structure off the end of the: leum. duodenum. cecum. sigmoid colon.
cecum
The combining form that means gallbladder is ________.
cholecyst/o
Which medical term means removal of gallbladder? choledochectomy cholelithiasis cholecystectomy cholelithectomy
cholecystectomy
The partially digested liquid mixture in the stomach is called: ascites. antrum. chyme. rugae.
chyme
Peptic ulcer disease does NOT occur in the: duodenum. esophagus. stomach. colon
colon
Which of the following is NOT a grinding tooth? premolars cuspids bicuspids molars
cuspids