The Digestive System_Ch 8_Check Understanding

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

Front

Cholecystitis is the term for inflammation of the gallbladder.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

T

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

Front

Cholera is also known as salmonella.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: salmonellosis

Front

Hyperemesis means vomiting blood.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: hematemesis

Front

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

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: Hemoccult

Front

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

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: volvulus

Front

Gastroenteritis means the excessive secretion of gastric juice or mucus in the stomach.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: gastrorrhea

Front

Anoscopy describes the visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

T

Front

Nausea describes the act of vomiting.

TRUE or FALSE?

Back

F – Correct answer: emesis