Question 1

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-polyp

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) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

_____ is a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Clostridium difficile
B)   ​Dysentery
C)   ​E. coli
D)   ​SalmonellosisE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The surgical repair of a cleft palate...

Question 4

The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​bruxism
B)   ​trismus
C)   ​stomatitis
D)   ​malocclusionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A/An ____________________ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ is the endoscopic examination of...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

____________________ is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.​

Accepted Answer

Nasogastri...

Question 8

Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​proton pump inhibitors
B)   ​antacids
C)   ​laxatives
D)   ​oral rehydration therapyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-dental prophylaxis

Accepted Answer

A)  ​placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying
B)  professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus​
C)  excessive accumulation of body fat​
D)  medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity​
E)  physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS​F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A radiographic examination of the bile ducts...

Question 11

____________________ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.​

Accepted Answer

Gastroesop...

Question 12

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-obesity

Accepted Answer

A)  ​placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying
B)  professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus​
C)  excessive accumulation of body fat​
D)  medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity​
E)  physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS​F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

A/An _____ occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside a hernia, cutting off its blood supply.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ischemic colitis
B)   ​intestinal obstruction
C)   ​inflammatory bowel disease
D)   ​strangulated herniaE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which term is also known as a harelip?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​cleft palate
B)   ​cleft lip
C)   ​Barrett's esophagus
D)   ​acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitisE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-dysphagia

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) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

The term _____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​oral thrush
B)   ​stomatomycosis
C)   ​bruxism
D)   ​eosinophillic esophagitisE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​colostomy
B)   ​colectomy
C)   ​colotomy
D)   ​chymeE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​esophagus
B)  ​liver
C)  presence of stones​
D)  small intestine​
E)  stomach, belly​F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ means the vomiting of...

Question 20

____________________ is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a chronic degenerative disease of...

Exam 8: The Digestive System

A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -dysphagia

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Which term is also known as a harelip?​

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____________________ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.​

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A/An _____ occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside a hernia, cutting off its blood supply.

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Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?​

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____________________ is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring.​

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The term _____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.​

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The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.​

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____________________ is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.​

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

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_____ is a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -dental prophylaxis

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -polyp

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -obesity

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The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as ____________________.​

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A/An ____________________ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon.​

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

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A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.​

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The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as _____.​

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A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as ____________________.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -dysphagia

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Which term is also known as a harelip?

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____________________ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus.

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Gastroesop...
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Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?

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____________________ is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring.

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The term _____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.

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The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.

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____________________ is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.

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Nasogastri...
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Match each definition with the correct word part. --phagia

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_____ is a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -dental prophylaxis

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Match each definition with the correct term. -polyp

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Match each definition with the correct term. -obesity

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The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as ____________________.

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A/An ____________________ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon.

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

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A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.

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The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as _____.

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