HSC3537 Digestive Exam
The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is the: - Correct Ans-
jejunum
The organ that produces bile is the: - Correct Ans-liver
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the: - Correct Ans-
peritoneum
The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and duodenum is the: - Correct
Ans-pyloric sphincter
The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach and means gullet is the:
- Correct Ans-eso/phagus
The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean: - Correct Ans-mouth
The combining form that means "small intestines" is: - Correct Ans-enter/o-
The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring)" is: - Correct Ans-
proct/o-
The combining form for small growth is: - Correct Ans-polyp/o-
The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach, intestines, and colon is: -
Correct Ans-gastroenterocolitis
The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having diverticula (out-
pouchings) in the colon is: - Correct Ans-diverticul/o/sis
The diagnostic term gingivitis means: - Correct Ans-inflammation of the gums
The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means: - Correct Ans-condition of gallstones
The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is: - Correct Ans-procto/ptosis
The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means: - Correct Ans-inflammation of the stomach
and intestinal track
The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines,
characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of
scar tissue, is: - Correct Ans-Crohn's Disease
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The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two surfaces normally
separated is: - Correct Ans-adhesion
The diagnostic term ulcerative colitis means: - Correct Ans-inflammation of the colon
with sores
The diagnostic term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is: - Correct
Ans-anorexia nervosa
The diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual
destruction of liver cells is: - Correct Ans-cirrhosis
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is: - Correct
Ans-choledocholith/otripsy
The surgical term cheil/orrhaphy means: - Correct Ans-suture of the lips
The surgical term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is: - Correct Ans-
lapar/otomy
The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is: - Correct Ans-glossorrhaphy
The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is: - Correct Ans-
chole/cysto/graphy
The procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is: - Correct Ans-
proctoscopy
The term Endoscopic Gastroscop/e is defined as a(n): - Correct Ans-instrument used for
visual examination of the stomach
The procedural term meaning visual examination within a hollow organ is: - Correct
Ans-endoscopy
The term Proctoscope means: - Correct Ans-instrument used for visual examination of
the rectum
The procedural phrase for a barium enema with X-rays is: - Correct Ans-lower GI Series
The procedural term for a series of X-ray films taken of the stomach & duodenum after
barium has been swallowed is: - Correct Ans-Upper GI Series
The medical term Brady/pepsia means: - Correct Ans-slow digestion
The medical term Dysphagia means: - Correct Ans-difficult swallowing or eating
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