Question 1

The _____ is the ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​lower esophageal sphincter
B)   ​pyloric sphincter
C)   ​anus
D)   ​ileocecal sphincterE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-rect/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​anus and rectum
B)  ​digestion
C)  ​rectum, straight
D)  sigmoid colon​
E)  eating, swallowing​F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

A/An ____________________ is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ is the establishment of an...

Question 4

Which structure secretes bile?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​gallbladder
B)   ​liver
C)   ​pancreas
D)   ​stomachE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of...

Question 6

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-borborygmus

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
B)  inflammation of the liver​
C)  mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane​
D)  intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces​
E)  rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas​F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-sigmoid/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​anus and rectum
B)  ​digestion
C)  ​rectum, straight
D)  sigmoid colon​
E)  eating, swallowing​F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The passage of stools with a black...

Question 9

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-cholecystectomy

Accepted Answer

A)  ​acute infection of the bile duct
B)  inflammation of the gallbladder​
C)  surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface​
D)  surgical removal of the gallbladder​
E)  ​the presence of gallstonesF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Which term refers to a radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​abdominal computed tomography
B)   ​abdominal ultrasound
C)   ​upper GI series
D)   ​stool sampleE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The _____ is the last and longest portion of the small intestine.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​cecum
B)   ​duodenum
C)   ​ileum
D)   ​jejunumE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

A/An ____________________ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ test is a laboratory test...

Question 13

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-cholangitis

Accepted Answer

A)  ​acute infection of the bile duct
B)  inflammation of the gallbladder​
C)  surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface​
D)  surgical removal of the gallbladder​
E)  ​the presence of gallstonesF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-dyspepsia

Accepted Answer

A)  ​also known as indigestion
B)  ​inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
C)  difficulty in swallowing​
D)  inflammation of diverticula​
E)  the presence of an abnormal number of diverticula​F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
--pepsia

Accepted Answer

A)  ​anus and rectum
B)  ​digestion
C)  ​rectum, straight
D)  sigmoid colon​
E)  eating, swallowing​F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
--emesis

Accepted Answer

A)  ​anus, ring
B)  ​bile, gall
C)  colon​
D)  gallbladder​
E)  vomiting​F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

____________________ is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in the rectum and large intestine.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a chronic condition of repeated...

Question 18

A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A physician who specializes in disorders of...

Question 19

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-an/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​anus, ring
B)  ​bile, gall
C)  colon​
D)  gallbladder​
E)  vomiting​F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Which term is the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​volvulus
B)   ​intussusception
C)   ​strangulated hernia
D)   ​intestinal obstructionE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 8: The Digestive System

____________________ is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in the rectum and large intestine.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -sigmoid/o

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Which term refers to a radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow?​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --pepsia

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The _____ is the last and longest portion of the small intestine.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -an/o

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ --emesis

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The _____ is the ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.​

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A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a ____________________.​

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Which term is the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part?​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -rect/o

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A/An ____________________ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -cholecystectomy

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -cholangitis

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Which structure secretes bile?​

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A/An ____________________ is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum.​

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The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -borborygmus

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -dyspepsia

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The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as ____________________.​

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____________________ is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in the rectum and large intestine.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -sigmoid/o

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Which term refers to a radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow?

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Match each definition with the correct word part. --pepsia

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The _____ is the last and longest portion of the small intestine.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -an/o

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Match each definition with the correct word part. --emesis

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The _____ is the ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.

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A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a ____________________.

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Which term is the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part?

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -rect/o

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A/An ____________________ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -cholecystectomy

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Match each definition with the correct term. -cholangitis

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Which structure secretes bile?

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A/An ____________________ is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum.

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The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -borborygmus

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Match each definition with the correct term. -dyspepsia

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The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as ____________________.

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