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Medical Terminology Ch. #8 (Digestive System)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

an/o

a)

anus

b)

bile, gall

c)

colon

d)

gallbladder

e)

vomiting

2.

emesis

a)

anus

b)

bile, gall

c)

colon

d)

gallbladder

e)

vomiting

3.

chol/e

a)

anus

b)

bile, gall

c)

colon

d)

gallbladder

e)

vomiting

4.

cholecyst/o

a)

anus

b)

bile, gall

c)

colon

d)

gallbladder

e)

vomiting

5.

col/o

a)

anus

b)

bile, gall

c)

colon

d)

gallbladder

e)

vomiting

6.

enter/o

a)

esophagus

b)

liver

c)

presence of stones

d)

small intestine

e)

stomach

7.

esophag/o

a)

esophagus

b)

liver

c)

presence of stones

d)

small intestine

e)

stomach

8.

gastr/o

a)

esophagus

b)

liver

c)

presence of stones

d)

small intestine

e)

stomach

9.

hepat/o

a)

esophagus

b)

liver

c)

presence of stones

d)

small intestine

e)

stomach

10.

-lithiasis

a)

esophagus

b)

liver

c)

presence of stones

d)

small intestine

e)

stomach

11.

phagia

a)

anus and rectum

b)

digestion

c)

rectum

d)

sigmoid colon

e)

swallowing

12.

-pepsia

a)

anus and rectum

b)

digestion

c)

rectum

d)

sigmoid colon

e)

swallowing

13.

proct/o

a)

anus and rectum

b)

digestion

c)

rectum

d)

sigmoid colon

e)

swallowing

14.

rect/o

a)

anus and rectum

b)

digestion

c)

rectum

d)

sigmoid colon

e)

swallowing

15.

sigmoid/o

a)

anus and rectum

b)

digestion

c)

rectum

d)

sigmoid colon

e)

swallowing

16.

cholangitis

a)

acute infection of the bile duct

b)

inflammation of the gallbladder

c)

pain in the gallbladder

d)

surgical removal of the gallbladder

e)

the presence of gallstones

17.

cholecystalgia

a)

acute infection of the bile duct

b)

inflammation of the gallbladder

c)

pain in the gallbladder

d)

surgical removal of the gallbladder

e)

the presence of gallstones

18.

cholecystectomy

a)

acute infection of the bile duct

b)

inflammation of the gallbladder

c)

pain in the gallbladder

d)

surgical removal of the gallbladder

e)

the presence of gallstones

19.

cholecystitis

a)

acute infection of the bile duct

b)

inflammation of the gallbladder

c)

pain in the gallbladder

d)

surgical removal of the gallbladder

e)

the presence of gallstones

20.

cholelithiasis

a)

acute infection of the bile duct

b)

inflammation of the gallbladder

c)

pain in the gallbladder

d)

surgical removal of the gallbladder

e)

the presence of gallstones

21.

diverticulitis

a)

also known as indigestion

b)

also known as vomiting

c)

difficulty in swallowing

d)

inflammation of diverticula

e)

the presence of diverticula

22.

diverticulosis

a)

also known as indigestion

b)

also known as vomiting

c)

difficulty in swallowing

d)

inflammation of diverticula

e)

the presence of diverticula

23.

dyspepsia

a)

also known as indigestion

b)

also known as vomiting

c)

difficulty in swallowing

d)

inflammation of diverticula

e)

the presence of diverticula

24.

dysphagia

a)

also known as indigestion

b)

also known as vomiting

c)

difficulty in swallowing

d)

inflammation of diverticula

e)

the presence of diverticula

25.

emesis

a)

also known as indigestion

b)

also known as vomiting

c)

difficulty in swallowing

d)

inflammation of diverticula

e)

the presence of diverticula

26.

anorexia nervosa

a)

eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight

b)

eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating

c)

excessive body fat

d)

medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

e)

physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

27.

bariatrics

a)

eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight

b)

eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating

c)

excessive body fat

d)

medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

e)

physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

28.

bulimia nervosa

a)

eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight

b)

eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating

c)

excessive body fat

d)

medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

e)

physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

29.

cachexia

a)

eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight

b)

eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating

c)

excessive body fat

d)

medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

e)

physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

30.

obesity

a)

eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight

b)

eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating

c)

excessive body fat

d)

medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity

e)

physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

31.

borborygmus

a)

causes food poisoning

b)

inflammation of the liver

c)

intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting

d)

intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

e)

rumbling noise caused by the intestinal gas

32.

botulism

a)

causes food poisoning

b)

inflammation of the liver

c)

intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting

d)

intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

e)

rumbling noise caused by the intestinal gas

33.

cholera

a)

causes food poisoning

b)

inflammation of the liver

c)

intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting

d)

intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

e)

rumbling noise caused by the intestinal gas

34.

hepatitis

a)

causes food poisoning

b)

inflammation of the liver

c)

intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting

d)

intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

e)

rumbling noise caused by the intestinal gas

35.

salmonellosis

a)

causes food poisoning

b)

inflammation of the liver

c)

intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhea and vomiting

d)

intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces

e)

rumbling noise caused by the intestinal gas

36.
Bile is made by which digestive organ?
a)
Gallbladder
b)
Stomach
c)
Rectum
d)
Liver
37.
Nutrients from digested food are absorbed in which digestive organ?
a)
Small Intestine
b)
Stomach
c)
Large Intestine
d)
Gallbladder
38.

____________________ is a disorder of the lips characterized by cracklike sores at the corners of the mouth.

a)

cleft

b)

ileus

c)

Cheilosis

d)

Cirrhosis

39.

The temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis is known as ____________________.

a)

cleft

b)

ileus

c)

Cheilosis

d)

Cirrhosis

40.

A congenital fissure of the palate that involves the upper lip, the hard palate, or the soft palate is known as a/an ____________________ palate.

a)

cleft

b)

ileus

c)

Cheilosis

d)

Cirrhosis

41.

____________________ is a progressive degenerative disease of the liver that is often caused by excessive alcohol use or by viral hepatitis B or C.

a)

cleft

b)

ileus

c)

Cheilosis

d)

Cirrhosis

42.

Morbid ____________________ is the condition of weighing two to three times, or more, than the ideal weight.

a)

obesity

b)

prophylaxis

c)

cachexia

d)

pyrosis

43.

The condition of physical wasting away due to the loss of weight and muscle mass that occurs in patients with diseases such as advanced cancer or AIDS is known as ____________________.

a)

obesity

b)

prophylaxis

c)

cachexia

d)

pyrosis

44.

A dental ____________________ is the professional cleaning of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus.

a)

obesity

b)

prophylaxis

c)

cachexia

d)

pyrosis

45.

Discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward along the esophagus is known as ____________________.

a)

obesity

b)

prophylaxis

c)

cachexia

d)

pyrosis

46.

The surgical removal of the gallbladder is known as a/an ____________________.

a)

Steatosis

b)

hepatorrhaphy

c)

esophageal

d)

cholecystectomy

e)

hematemesis

47.

The procedure to suture the liver is a/an ____________________.

a)

Steatosis

b)

hepatorrhaphy

c)

esophageal

d)

cholecystectomy

e)

hematemesis

48.

____________________ is characterized by an accumulation of fat within the liver that usually does not cause liver damage.

a)

Steatosis

b)

hepatorrhaphy

c)

esophageal

d)

cholecystectomy

e)

hematemesis

49.

Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus are known as ____________________ varices.

a)

Steatosis

b)

hepatorrhaphy

c)

esophageal

d)

cholecystectomy

e)

hematemesis

50.

The condition of vomiting blood is ____________________.

a)

Steatosis

b)

hepatorrhaphy

c)

esophageal

d)

cholecystectomy

e)

hematemesis

51.

The term ____________________ describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer.

a)

hepatomegaly

b)

trismus

c)

ileectomy

d)

varices

e)

ileus

52.

The condition of an abnormal enlargement of the liver is ____________________.

a)

hepatomegaly

b)

trismus

c)

ileectomy

d)

varices

e)

ileus

53.

The surgical removal of the ileum is a/an ____________________.

a)

hepatomegaly

b)

trismus

c)

ileectomy

d)

varices

e)

ileus

54.

Esophageal ____________________ are enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus. If one of these veins ruptures, severe bleeding occurs.

a)

hepatomegaly

b)

trismus

c)

ileectomy

d)

varices

e)

ileus

55.

The partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine can cause the stopping of intestinal peristalsis. This produces the condition known as ____________________

a)

hepatomegaly

b)

trismus

c)

ileectomy

d)

varices

e)

ileus

56.

The surgical removal of all or part of the colon is a/an ____________________.

a)

emetic

b)

trismus

c)

diverticulitis

d)

hyperemesis

e)

colectomy

57.

The inflammation of a diverticulum is known as ____________________.

a)

emetic

b)

trismus

c)

diverticulitis

d)

hyperemesis

e)

colectomy

58.

A/An ____________________ is medication that is administered to produce vomiting.

a)

emetic

b)

trismus

c)

diverticulitis

d)

hyperemesis

e)

colectomy

59.

The term meaning excessive vomiting is ____________________.

a)

emetic

b)

trismus

c)

diverticulitis

d)

hyperemesis

e)

colectomy

60.

The surgical removal of all or part of the colon is a/an ____________________.

a)

emetic

b)

trismus

c)

diverticulitis

d)

hyperemesis

e)

colectomy

61.

An inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth is known as periodontal disease, or ____________________.

a)

diverticulitis

b)

gastroduodenostomy

c)

periodontitis

d)

fissure

e)

colectomy

62.

An anal ____________________ is a small cracklike sore in the skin of the anus that can cause severe pain during a bowel movement.

a)

diverticulitis

b)

gastroduodenostomy

c)

periodontitis

d)

fissure

e)

colectomy

63.

The removal of the pylorus of the stomach and the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum is a/an _________________________.

a)

diverticulitis

b)

gastroduodenostomy

c)

periodontitis

d)

fissure

e)

colectomy

64.

Edentulous means without teeth.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

65.

Papillae are the folds in the mucosa lining the stomach.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

66.

Total parenteral nutrition is administered to patients who cannot, or should not, get their nutrition through eating

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

67.

A cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the liver.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

68.

The uvula plays an important role in snoring and in the formation of some speech sounds.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

69.

Catabolism is the building up of body cells and substances from nutrients.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

70.

Cholangitis is an acute infection of the gallbladder.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

71.

Flatulence is the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

72.

The term dentition refers to the natural teeth arranged in the upper and lower jaws.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

73.

A proctologist is a physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

74.

The esophagus is the muscular tube through which ingested food passes from the pharynx to the stomach.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

75.

Oral thrush is a bacterial infection that grows out of control in the mouth.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

76.

The flow of waste through the anus is controlled by the two anal sphincter muscles.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

77.

Melena is a temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

78.

The liver stores excess blood sugar as glycogen.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

79.

An antiemetic produces vomiting.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

80.

Bilirubin, which is the pigment produced from the destruction of hemoglobin, is released by the liver in bile.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

81.

The pancreas has important roles in both the digestive and immune systems.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

82.

A gallstone is a hard deposit formed in the gallbladder and bile ducts due to the concretion of bile components.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

83.

A colostomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the colon.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

84.

A gastrostomy tube is a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

85.

Feces are solid body wastes expelled through the rectum and anus.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

86.

A cleft lip is a congenital fissure involving the upper lip, the hard palate, or the soft palate.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

87.

Malabsorption is a condition in which the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from food that passes through it.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

88.

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

a)

ileus

b)

intussusception

c)

volvulus

d)

jejunum

89.

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

a)

cardiac sphincter

b)

ileocecal valve

c)

pyloric sphincter

d)

tricuspid valve

90.

Which term means surgical repair of the rectum?

a)

proctectomy

b)

proctoplasty

c)

proctopexy

d)

anoplasty

91.

Which term means rupture of the stomach?

a)

peptic ulcer

b)

gastrorrhagia

c)

gastrorrhea

d)

gastrorrhexis

92.

Which test is used to detect hidden blood in the stool?

a)

colonoscopy

b)

sigmoidoscopy

c)

hematocrit

d)

hemoccult

93.

Which condition is a progressive degenerative disease of the liver?

a)

cirrhosis

b)

splenomegaly

c)

icterus

d)

jaundice

94.

Which term means the passage of black stools containing digested blood?

a)

hemorrhoids

b)

melena

c)

constipation

d)

diarrhea

95.

Organ that produces insulin and enzymes.

a)

gallbladder

b)

colon

c)

liver

d)

pancreas

96.

Match the following combining forms to their definitions.

a)

lith/o

1.

stone

b)

hepat/o

2.

liver

c)

hydro

3.

water

d)

labi/o

4.

lip

e)

enter/o

5.

intestine

97.

Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system?

a)

liver

b)

gall bladder

c)

kidney

d)

pancreas

98.

Which structure manufactures bile but does not store it?

a)

gallbladder

b)

pancreas

c)

urinary bladder

d)

liver

99.

The medical term used in pharmacy for under the tongue

a)

hyperglossal

b)

sublingual

c)

hypolingual

d)

subgingivo

100.

Which term means eating fast?

a)

bradyphagia

b)

dysphagia

c)

tachyphagia

d)

trichophagia

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