Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition TEST Exam Questions and Answers
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Gastroenterology
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Gastroenterology
What is the wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system? - Answer-peristalsis
The tube connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the : - Answer-pharynx
A ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a - Answer-ruga
The mix of food , gastric juices , and hydrochloric in the ...
Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition
TEST Exam Questions and Answers
What is the wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system? -
Answer-peristalsis
The tube connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the : - Answer-pharynx
A ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a - Answer-ruga
The mix of food , gastric juices , and hydrochloric in the stomach is : - Answer-chyme
The sphincter between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is the: - Answer-
pyloric sphincter
which part of the intestine is between the jejunum and the cecum? - Answer-ileum
Condition of white patches on the lips and buccal (cheek) mucosa often associated with
tobacco use : - Answer-leukoplakia
A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus , caused by an
inability of the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) to contract normally is: - Answer-
GERD
An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called : -
Answer-peptic ulcer disease
development of the pouches in the lining of the colon is : - Answer-Diverticulosis
chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum , manifesting as bouts of profuse , watery
diarrhea is : - Answer-ulcerative colitis
A bengin growth that may occur in the intestines is a(n): - Answer-polyp
A patient with difficulty with bowel movements has trouble with : - Answer-defecation
An organ in the epigastric region that produces hormones , enzymes for the digestion of
carbohydrates , proteins , and lipids is the : - Answer-pancreas
A patient with hematemesis has: - Answer-blood in the vomit
Abnormal increase in the activity of the small and large intestines leading to diarrhea
and flatus is: - Answer-irritable bowel syndrome
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