The Digestive System_Ch 8_Check Understanding

The Digestive System_Ch 8_Check Understanding

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Biology

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus are known as hiatal hernia.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: esophageal varices

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cholecystitis is the term for inflammation of the gallbladder.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Colostomy is the term for the surgical creation of an opening between the ileum and the outside of the abdominal wall.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: ileostomy

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Cholera is also known as salmonella.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: salmonellosis

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hyperemesis means vomiting blood.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: hematemesis

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sigmoidoscopy is a test used to detect hidden blood in the stool.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: Hemoccult

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Intussusception means a twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: volvulus

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