Digestive System Quiz

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean in medical terminology?

• To examine

• Surgical removal of

• Condition of

• Formation of

Which term refers to the process of food entering the body?

• Mastication

• Ingestion

• Absorption

• Defecation

The root word "gastr/o" refers to which organ?

• Liver

• Intestine

• Stomach

• Pancreas

The root word "hepat/o" refers to which organ?

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Intestine

What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?

• Above

• Around

• Below or deficient

• Middle

The suffix "-osis" indicates:

• Tumor

• Condition

• Surgical removal

• Examination

The term "malabsorption" contains which prefix meaning "bad"?

• Mal-

• Sub-

• Peri-

• Dys-

What does the suffix "-scopy" mean?

• Condition

• Surgical removal

• To examine

• Formation

The root word "bucc/o" refers to:

• Tongue

• Cheek

• Lips

• Mouth

Which term describes the process of breaking down nutrients into usable forms?

• Absorption

• Digestion

• Secretion

• Propulsion