Medical Terminology in Gastroenterology

What is the function of the esophagus?

• Transporting food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach

• Digesting food in the stomach.

• Producing saliva for digestion.

• Absorbing nutrients from food.

Which organ is responsible for the production of bile?

• stomach

• pancreas

• kidney

• liver

What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?

• dysphasia

• dyslexia

• dysphagia

• aphasia

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

• small intestine

• stomach

• esophagus

• large intestine

What is the medical term for inflammation of the stomach lining?

• gastroenteritis

• gastritis

• stomachitis

• inflammitis

Which surgical procedure is used to remove the gallbladder?

• hysterectomy

• cholecystectomy

• tonsillectomy

• appendectomy

What is the medical term for the surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the abdominal wall?

• hysterectomy

• cholecystectomy

• appendectomy

• colostomy

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the appendix?

• appendectomy

• appendix excision

• appendixectomy

• appendix removal

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the breakdown of food using acid and enzymes?

• esophagus

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

• hepatitis

• gastritis

• colitis

• appendicitis