Chapter 8 - Tuesday October 8th

Which term means a twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction?

• ileus

• intussusception

• volvulus

Which term means difficulty in swallowing?

• dyspepsia

• dysphagia

• pyrosis

Which structure manufactures bile but does not store it?

• gallbladder

• liver

• pancreas

Which structure controls the flow from the stomach to the small intestine?

• cardiac sphincter

• ileocecal valve

• pyloric sphincter

Which term describes the act of vomiting?

• emesis

• nausea

• regurgitation

Which term means surgical fixation of the rectum?

• proctectomy

• proctoplasty

• proctopexy

Which term means the surgical creation of a connection between two hollow or tubular structures?

• anastomosis

• diverticulosis

• ostomy

Which term means the excessive secretion of gastric juice or mucus in the stomach?

• gastroesophageal reflux disease

• gastrorrhea

• gastroenteritis

Which is the correct spelling of the term meaning the presence of gallstones?

• cholelithiasis

• cholelithosis

• colelithiasis

Which term describes the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall?

• diverticulum

• inguinal hernia

• perforating ulcer