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