Which of the following occurrences would most likely contribute to the formation of diverticulosis?

Which of the following terms describes the surgical removal of the cecum?

Which of the following terms describes a visual examination of the esophagus?

Which of the following terms is an instrument for cutting the stomach?

Which of the following terms indicates a visual examination of the rectum and anus?

Which of the following terms indicates an inflammation of the pharynx?

Which of the following tests most accurately detects the cause of gastric ulcers?

To detect gastrointestinal bleeding, the physician may order which of the following?

Which of the following abbreviations refers to measurement of the patient’s pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature?

Which of the following abbreviations involves the pancreas?

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a procedure?

Which of the following terms describes a drooping or prolapse of the pancreas?

Which of the following terms indicates an enlargement of the liver?

The term cholecystectomy describes:

The term jejunostomy indicates:

All of the following abbreviations are matched with the correct meaning EXCEPT:

All of the following abbreviations are matched with the correct meaning EXCEPT:

All of the following abbreviations are matched with the correct meaning EXCEPT:

Ascites is the term for:

A bowel obstruction is:

Examination of the gallbladder by means of high frequency sound waves is a procedure known as a(n):

Which of the following disorders involves dilation and expansion of the lower esophagus due to pressure from food accumulation?

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bowel obstruction?

The term gingivostomatitis describes:

Which combining form means cheek?

Which combining form means digestion?

Which combining form means small intestine?

Which combining form means teeth?

Which combining form means abdomen or abdominal wall?

Which of the following is a nutritional deficiency due to inadequate intake or absorption of protein, vitamins, minerals, or other vital nutrients?

Which of the following is a disorder involving inflammation and edema deep into the layers of the lining of any part of the gastrointestinal tract?

Which of the following is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines (often referred to as the stomach flu, although influenza is not the cause)?

Mr. Green is a 63-year-old man with heartburn (gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD]). When it flares up, he experiences:

Ms. Diaz is a 47-year-old woman with a bowel obstruction caused by a portion of her bowel twisting upon itself. This condition is known as:

To obtain multiple three-dimensional images of a body structure, the physician will order:

All of the following disorders involve the large intestine EXCEPT:

Which of the following terms would be used to describe an inflammation of the salivary gland?

Which of the following terms would be used to describe a suturing of the rectum?

Which of the following terms would be used to indicate the cutting into or incision of the abdomen and spleen?

Choose the term that matches the description: Soft tissue that hangs from the upper back of the mouth that prevents food from entering the nasal cavity as we eat.

Choose the term that matches the description: A fluid secreted by the salivary glands that contains a chemical that starts to break down starches.

Choose the term that matches the description: Very acidic fluids that continue to break down food, preparing it for absorption within the intestines.

Choose the term that matches the description: Folds that line the stomach allowing it to expand when we eat a large amount of food.

Choose the term that matches the description: A more-liquid material made up of chewed food, saliva, and digestive juices.

Choose the term that matches the description: A small flap of cartilage at the top of the esophagus that keeps food from entering the respiratory tract.

Choose the term that matches the description: Funnel-shaped tissue at the back of the mouth that extends down to the esophagus.

Choose the term that matches the description: The process in which food is broken down into smaller parts by teeth and the tongue.

Choose the term that matches the description: Taking a bite of food.