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This endocrine disorder is the result of body tissues that have become desensitized (nonresponsive) to normal insulin levels, resulting in the inability to regulate one's blood glucose levels.
Type I Diabetes
Type II Diabetes
Celiac Disease
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
This disorder is best characterized by an inflammation of the liver caused by 3 main types of viruses, all potentially transmitted via blood.
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Celiac Disease
Ulcers
Hepatitis
This disorder is best characterized by an irritation of the esophagus due to stomach acid that flows back out of the stomach; often linked with heartburn.
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Ulcers
Hepatitis
This endocrine autoimmune disorder is the result of inadequate insulin production by pancreatic beta cells, resulting in the inability to regulate one's blood glucose levels.
Type I Diabetes
Type II Diabetes
Hepatitis
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
This chronic disorder is best characterized by abnormal contractions of the large intestine, resulting in changes to defecation frequency and/or feces appearance and can often be triggered by stress, infections and certain foods.
Hepatitis
Celiac Disease
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
Conditions that cause inflammation of the large intestine; causes include viral/parasitic infection, bacterial food poisoning, autoimmune reaction, lack of blood flow; various types include Ischemic, Ulcerative, Crohn’s disease
Gluten Intolerance
Colitis
Hepatitis
Ulcers
Inability to digest and/or adverse reactions to lactose (lack of intestinal enzyme); Treatments include low-lactose diet and probiotics
Lactose intolerance
Gluten intolerance
Celiac disease
Type I Diabetes
Inability to digest and/or adverse reactions to gluten (autoimmune disorder); Treatment include a gluten free diet
Lactose intolerance
Gluten intolerance
Celiac disease
Type I Diabetes
Uncontrolled cell division in the pancreas; no early signs; symptoms - abdominal/back pain, weight loss, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, genetics, diabetes, IBS; Treatment - Surgery; Chemotherapy; Radiation therapy; Immunotherapy
Type I Diabetes
Type II Diabetes
Pancreatic cancer
Colorectal cancer
Uncontrolled cell division in the Large Intestine/Rectum; no early signs; symptoms - abdominal/back pain, weight loss, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, genetics, diabetes, IBS; Treatment - Surgery; Chemotherapy; Radiation therapy; Immunotherapy
Type I Diabetes
Type II Diabetes
Pancreatic Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Gum disease generally doesn't hurt. You may have it ´for years before you feel discomfort.
Gastroenteritis
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Shigellosis
It is an advanced stage of gum disease that can threaten the loss of your teeth.
Gastroenteritis
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Shigellosis
´general term for diseases causing inflammation of the stomach and intestinal mucosa.
Gastroenteritis
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Shigellosis
´a severe form of diarrhea caused by group of facultative anaerobic G- rods of the genus Shigella
Gastroenteritis
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Shigellosis
Children are the most likely to get this disease.
Cholera
Infection
Ulcer
Salmonella
´Outbreaks caused by temporary lapses in sanitation practices
Cholera
Infection
Intoxication
Ulcer
´A dull or burning pain in your stomach.
Infection
Intoxication
Dysentery
Ulcer
pathogen enters GI tract and multiplies
Infection
Intoxication
Dysentery
Ulcer
Ingestion of pre-formed toxin.
Infection
Intoxication
Dysentery
Ulcer
Sever diarrhea accompanied by blood or mucus.
Infection
Intoxication
Dysentery
Ulcer
This is the progressive destruction of tooth tissue.
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Dental caries
Appendicitis
This occurs when faeces stagnate, harden
in the large intestine and are difficult to pass.
Coeliac disease
Gastroenteritis
Appendicitis
Constipation
This occurs when the contents of the bowel
pass very rapidly into the large intestine, producing
liquid faeces.
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Gastroenteritis
Lactase intolerance
This happens when an obstruction occurs in a hollow structure that hangs from the first part of the large intestine
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Appendicitis
Coeliac disease
Typical symptoms are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, headaches and muscular pain.
Constipation
Appendicitis
Gastroenteritis
Lactase intolerance
This disease causes the autoimmune system to attack healthy tissue in the digestive system that contains gluten.
Dental caries
Diarrhoea
Gastroenteritis
Coeliac disease
This occurs when the small intestine contains small amounts of the enzyme responsible for the digestion of cow's milk.
Diarrhoea
Gastroenteritis
Coeliac disease
Lactase intolerance
What is the condition in which the body can't produce enough insulin?
Diabetes
Obesity
Cirrhosis
Atherosclerosis
What can happen if blood sugar levels get too high in the body?
Obesity
Cirrhosis
Diabetes
Atherosclerosis
What is the extensive damage of the liver due to drinking too much called?
Obesity
Atherosclerosis
Cirrhosis
Diabetes
What is the condition characterized by a buildup of cholesterol and narrowing of arteries?
Obesity
Atherosclerosis
Cirrhosis
Diabetes
What is the excessive body weight called?
Obesity
Diabetes
Cirrhosis
Atherosclerosis
What can make arteries narrower and restrict blood flow?
Obesity
Atherosclerosis
Cirrhosis
Diabetes
Which condition increases the risk of serious health problems?
Atherosclerosis
Diabetes
Obesity
Cirrhosis
What is the condition characterized by illness and disease?
Diabetes
Obesity
Atherosclerosis
Cirrhosis
What is the condition characterized by the body's inability to regulate blood sugar levels?
Obesity
Diabetes
Cirrhosis
Atherosclerosis
What is the condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of cholesterol and other substances?
Obesity
Diabetes
Cirrhosis
Atherosclerosis
Acid reflux is a condition that acid goes to the esophagus from the stomach. Which of the following food triggers this disease?
French fries
Lemon
Tomato
Water
Too much bilirubin produced from the liver will contribute to this disease.
gallstone
liver cirrhosis
peptic ulcer
heartburn
Stomach ulcer is a painful sore in the stomach lining. Which of the following bacteria is a possible cause of stomach ulcer?
E. coli
H. pylori
Meningococcus
Staphylococcus
When having an irritable bowel syndrome, you need to avoid the following food and drink, except one.
alcohol
fast food
lactose
vegetable
Appendicitis is a pain in the lower abdomen. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of this disease?
abdominal pain
loss of appetite
difficulty in swallowing
vomiting
NSAIDs can trigger ulcers if the person used this in a long term. Which of the following is not an example of NSAIDs?
aspirin
ibuprofen
naproxen
paracetamol
Indigestion is a disorder that may serve as an underlying digestive problem. What is the other name of indigestion?
dyspepsia
heartburn
hemorrhoids
peptic ulcer
How many times a week a person who experienced constipation?
few
five
many
infinite
Which of the following types of polyps in colorectal cancer is considered precancerous?
adenomatous
hyperplastic
inflammatory
indigested
Troy wants to eat a spicy food but warns of having an acid reflux. What will Troy do in this situation?
He needs to avoid eating spicy food
He needs to eat other foods that can trigger acid reflux
He needs to take at least 4 times a day
He needs to take at least 2 times a day
Gloria consulted her doctor to check her lower abdomen in which she experienced pain for many days. What is this disease she experienced?
indigestion
constipation
appendicitis
colorectal cancer
Marla needs to release a bowel as advised by the doctor since she was constipated. What is the remedy given by the doctor?
Eat a lot of junk foods
Drink a lot of milktea
Drink a lot of water
Eat a lot of fat-rich foods
Hilario experienced bleeding in the rectum, a symptom of colorectal cancer. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor in having this disease?
Inherited symptom
Consuming red meat
Sedentary lifestyle
Proper diet and exercise
Yolly experienced problems in her gall bladder. What will be the color of her skin when she have a gallstone?
blue
red
green
yellow
Stay hydrated is the best remedy in combating digestive problems. How many glasses you need to drink for a day?
six
eight
ten
twleve
It is the wild, disorganized, and unrestrained multiplication of rogue cells that lead to abnormal growth in a tissue or an organ.
Cancer
Hepatitis
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
It is an inflammation of the liver, most often because of a viral infection.
Cancer
Hepatitis
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
It is a severe, life-threatening psychological eating disorder characterized by an intake of unusually large amounts of food in a short time and a feeling of a lack of control overeating.
Cancer
Hepatitis
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
It is characterized by a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, an exaggerated fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
Cancer
Hepatitis
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
________ or bad breath is a chronic or persistent odor from the mouth because of decayed teeth, bleeding gums, infections, diet, and medication, among others.
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Halitosis
Diarrhea
It is the frequent passing of loose, watery stool. It is a symptom of an underlying disorder.
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Halitosis
Diarrhea
These are swollen or inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum.
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Halitosis
Diarrhea
It is a metabolic disease that is caused by a defective pancreas.
Diabetes
Appendicitis
Bulimia Nervosa
Diarrhea
It is oftentimes caused by fecal obstruction, an infection in the body, or, occasionally, by intestinal worms.
Diabetes
Appendicitis
Bulimia Nervosa
Diarrhea
What is digestive system disease?
A disorder of structure in stomach
A disorder of structure in the digestive system
A malfunction of the digestive system organ
A malfunction of the intestine caused by virus or bacteria
A malfunction of digestive system tissue structure
Which one is not the disease that occur in the digestive system?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Celiac Disease
Lung Disease
What are the symptoms of GERD?
Heartburn
Regurgitation
Diarrhea
Swallowing difficulty
Headache
What is the difference between Gastritis and Gastroenteritis?
Gastritis affects stomach and intestines while gastroenteritis affects intestines
Gastritis affects intestines while gastroenteritis affects stomach and intestines
Gastritis affects stomach while gastroenteritis affects stomach and intestines
Gastritis affects intestines while gastroenteritis affects stomach
Gastritis affects stomach while gastroenteritis affects intestines
Why smoking can affect the digestive system?
Smoking weakens the sphincter makes acidic juices flow into the esophagus
Smoking raises the risk of having bacteria in the small intestine
Smoking can make a polyp in colon that risk of being a cancer
Smoking can make the liquid in the gallbladder become solid resembles stone
Smoking can cause infections and inflammation in the intestines
Cells use substances from food being digested for energy, growth, and repair.
False
True
What is the digestive system?
A system to take out the bad stuff that's in your body
A system where a certain group of organs work together to convert food into energy to feed the body
A system where certain organs in the body digest the food you eat
A system that the organs in the stomach make food for the body to digest.
What are two possible disease that can occur from the process of the digestive system?
diarrhea
cancer
irritable bowel syndrome
bowel irritable syndrome
Food intolerance happens _____________
suddenly
gradually
quickly
What is a natural sugar found in milk?
Gluten
Histamine
Lactose
_______ happens when the body cannot properly digest the food that is eaten
food allergy
heart attack
food intolerance
True or False: It is hard to diagnose a food intolerance.
True
False
A medical term referring to the Inflammation of the GI tract, usually the stomach and the intestines
Gastroenteritis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Who is most likely to suffer from gastroenteritis (choose 3)
Old people
teenagers
young children under 2
the immunosuppressed
adults
Surgery can be used as a treatment for which disease
Gastroenteritis
Food intolerances
IBD
Constipation
Which symptoms are found in all three diseases/ disorders: Gastroenteritis, IBD and food intolerances
Diarrhoea and Cramping
Fever and sweating
Mucus in the stool
Rashes and runny nose
Digestive system disease is
A digestive malfunction due to gastric acid reflux into the esophagus
A digestive system disorder caused by the increase level of blood glucose
A malfunction of the digestive tract caused by virus or bacteria
A digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose
Digestive system problem that happens because acids from your stomach get pushed backward and travel up your esophagus.
Heartburn
GERD
Lactose Intolerance
IBS
Bromelain is an enzyme in pineapple that is prohibited to consume because it is a strong digestive acid.
True
False
Smoking affects the digestive system because it makes acidic juices flow into the esophagus
True
False
Which food below that have to be avoided if someone has a lactose intolerance?
Banana
Garlic
Mayonnaise
Yogurt
This is the progressive destruction of tooth tissue.
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Dental caries
Appendicitis
This occurs when faeces stagnate, harden
in the large intestine and are difficult to pass.
Coeliac disease
Gastroenteritis
Appendicitis
Constipation
This occurs when the contents of the bowel
pass very rapidly into the large intestine, producing
liquid faeces.
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Gastroenteritis
Lactase intolerance
This happens when an obstruction occurs in a hollow structure that hangs from the first part of the large intestine
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Appendicitis
Coeliac disease
Typical symptoms are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, headaches and muscular pain.
Constipation
Appendicitis
Gastroenteritis
Lactase intolerance
This disease causes the autoimmune system to attack healthy tissue in the digestive system that contains gluten.
Dental caries
Diarrhoea
Gastroenteritis
Coeliac disease
This occurs when the small intestine contains small amounts of the enzyme responsible for the digestion of cow's milk.
Diarrhoea
Gastroenteritis
Coeliac disease
Lactase intolerance
This is the progressive destruction of tooth tissue.
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Dental caries
Appendicitis
This occurs when faeces stagnate, harden
in the large intestine and are difficult to pass.
Coeliac disease
Gastroenteritis
Appendicitis
Constipation
This occurs when the contents of the bowel
pass very rapidly into the large intestine, producing
liquid faeces.
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Gastroenteritis
Lactase intolerance
This happens when an obstruction occurs in a hollow structure that hangs from the first part of the large intestine
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Appendicitis
Coeliac disease
Typical symptoms are diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, headaches and muscular pain.
Constipation
Appendicitis
Gastroenteritis
Lactase intolerance
This disease causes the autoimmune system to attack healthy tissue in the digestive system that contains gluten.
Dental caries
Diarrhoea
Gastroenteritis
Coeliac disease
This occurs when the small intestine contains small amounts of the enzyme responsible for the digestion of cow's milk.
Diarrhoea
Gastroenteritis
Coeliac disease
Lactase intolerance
Constipation is having less than ____ bowel movements per week.
2
5
3
7
Symptoms of constipation do NOT include _______.
dry and hard feces
bleeding during bowel movements
gas
bloating
Besides eating more fibre to treat constipation, one can also take a histamine blocker.
True
False
Diarrhea is caused by pathogens.
True
False
The purpose of the diarrhea is to ______.
Allow the harmful organisms to stop moving through the body.
Quickly expel the harmful bacteria from the gut..
Slow down the growth of the harmful organisms in the body.
Slow down the movement of the harmful organisms in the gut.
In diarrhea, why is the feces watery?
Very little water is absorbed in the small intestine
Very little water is absorbed in the large intestine
Much water is absorbed in the small intestine
Much water is absorbed in the large intestine
Which is NOT a treatment for diarrhea?
Hydrate yourself
Take in extra fibre
Take imodium
Take peptobismol
Which of these disorders is caused by eating too quickly or not chewing properly?
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Ulcers
Constipation
Excess gastric juice produced during heartburn causes more _____ to be produced.
Chyme
Protein
Fatty Acid and Glycerol
Acid
The treatment for heartburn, taking antacids, helps to decrease acid production.
True
False
Symptoms of indigestion does NOT include _____.
Bloating
Nausea
Headache
Abdominal Pain
Not eating enough food can cause indigestion.
True
False
High fatty foods can cause indigestion.
True
False
A sore caused by excess acid in the stomach wearing away the stomach lining.
Appendicitis
Heartburn
Ulcer
Indigestion
What causes the sore in the stomach wall?
Worrying
Eating too much
Eating too fast
High fatty foods
Appendicitis is the _________ of the appendix.
Enlargement
Inflammation
Burning
Control
What causes appendicitis to occur?
Buildup of acid by the appendix
Acidic environments of the appendix
Buildup of germs and bacteria in the appendix
Buildup of feces in the appendix
What is the treatment for appendicitis?
Surgical removal
Medication to stop infection
Antacids to neutralize area
Intake of fibre
Constipation is having less than ____ bowel movements per week.
2
5
3
7
Symptoms of constipation do NOT include _______.
dry and hard feces
bleeding during bowel movements
gas
bloating
Besides eating more fibre to treat constipation, one can also take a histamine blocker.
True
False
Diarrhea is caused by pathogens.
True
False
The purpose of the diarrhea is to ______.
Allow the harmful organisms to stop moving through the body.
Quickly expel the harmful bacteria from the gut..
Slow down the growth of the harmful organisms in the body.
Slow down the movement of the harmful organisms in the gut.
In diarrhea, why is the feces watery?
Very little water is absorbed in the small intestine
Very little water is absorbed in the large intestine
Much water is absorbed in the small intestine
Much water is absorbed in the large intestine
Which is NOT a treatment for diarrhea?
Hydrate yourself
Take in extra fibre
Take imodium
Take peptobismol
Which of these disorders is caused by eating too quickly or not chewing properly?
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Ulcers
Constipation
Excess gastric juice produced during heartburn causes more _____ to be produced.
Chyme
Protein
Fatty Acid and Glycerol
Acid
The treatment for heartburn, taking antacids, helps to decrease acid production.
True
False
Symptoms of indigestion does NOT include _____.
Bloating
Nausea
Headache
Abdominal Pain
Not eating enough food can cause indigestion.
True
False
High fatty foods can cause indigestion.
True
False
A sore caused by excess acid in the stomach wearing away the stomach lining.
Appendicitis
Heartburn
Ulcer
Indigestion
What causes the sore in the stomach wall?
Worrying
Eating too much
Eating too fast
High fatty foods
Appendicitis is the _________ of the appendix.
Enlargement
Inflammation
Burning
Control
What causes appendicitis to occur?
Buildup of acid by the appendix
Acidic environments of the appendix
Buildup of germs and bacteria in the appendix
Buildup of feces in the appendix
What is the treatment for appendicitis?
Surgical removal
Medication to stop infection
Antacids to neutralize area
Intake of fibre
The alimentary canal is how many feet long? (From mouth to anus)
10
20
30
40
Bile is formed in the ____________.
liver
gallbladder
appendix
pancreas
Name for an inflamed liver
diverticulitis
hepatitis
cholecystitis
cirrhosis
Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
hiatal hernia
pyloric stenosis
heartburn
sore in the lining of the stomach
diverticulitis
peptic ulcer
gastric ulcer
occult
inflamed gallbladder
cholecystitis
hepatitis
diverticulitis
gastritis
weak cardiac sphincter that allows contents in stomach to move up into esophagus
pyloric stenosis
heartburn
hiatal hernia
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Most common symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
constipation
diarrhea
heartburn
nausea
protrusion of stomach above diaphragm
peptic ulcer
pyloric stenosis
diverticulitis
hiatal hernia
connective tissue replaces normal liver tissue
fatty liver disease
cirrhosis
hepatitis
liver cancer
inflamed colon wall
diverticulitis
hepatitis
enteritis
appendicitis
narrowing of passageway from stomach to small intestine
duodenum
cardiac sphincter
colitis
pyloric stenosis
inflammation of intestine caused by bacteria or a viral infection
enteritis
gastritis
appendicitis
diverticulosis
periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the _____.
pancreas
peritoneum
liver
gums
A medical term referring to the Inflammation of the GI tract, usually the stomach and the intestines
Gastroenteritis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Severe, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal gas or obstruction in the intestines
Gastroenteritis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Occurs when strange objects are unsuccessful in getting out of the intestinal tract.
Resection and Anastomosis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Describes a condition in which one segment of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent part of the intestines
Resection and Anastomosis
Colic
Foreign Body
Intussusception
A condition in which waste is remaining in the colon causing the colon to become abnormally enlarged
Resection and Anastomosis
Megacolon
Foreign Body
Intussusception
Removing a part of the intestines and reconnecting the remaining ends
Resection and Anastomosis
Megacolon
Foreign Body
Intussusception
All of these BUT ___________ cause vomiting
Foreign Body
Gastroenteritis
Intussusception
Colic
Requires manually removing feces from the patient
Foreign Body
Megacolon
Intussusception
Colic
Constipation is having less than ____ bowel movements per week.
2
5
3
7
Symptoms of constipation do NOT include _______.
dry and hard feces
bleeding during bowel movements
gas
bloating
Besides eating more fibre to treat constipation, one can also take a histamine blocker.
True
False
Diarrhea is caused by pathogens.
True
False
The purpose of the diarrhea is to ______.
Allow the harmful organisms to stop moving through the body.
Quickly expel the harmful bacteria from the gut..
Slow down the growth of the harmful organisms in the body.
Slow down the movement of the harmful organisms in the gut.
In diarrhea, why is the feces watery?
Very little water is absorbed in the small intestine
Very little water is absorbed in the large intestine
Much water is absorbed in the small intestine
Much water is absorbed in the large intestine
Which is NOT a treatment for diarrhea?
Hydrate yourself
Take in extra fibre
Take imodium
Take peptobismol
Which of these disorders is caused by eating too quickly or not chewing properly?
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Ulcers
Constipation
Excess gastric juice produced during heartburn causes more _____ to be produced.
Chyme
Protein
Fatty Acid and Glycerol
Acid
The treatment for heartburn, taking antacids, helps to decrease acid production.
True
False
Symptoms of indigestion does NOT include _____.
Bloating
Nausea
Headache
Abdominal Pain
Not eating enough food can cause indigestion.
True
False
High fatty foods can cause indigestion.
True
False
A sore caused by excess acid in the stomach wearing away the stomach lining.
Appendicitis
Heartburn
Ulcer
Indigestion
What causes the sore in the stomach wall?
Worrying
Eating too much
Eating too fast
High fatty foods
Appendicitis is the _________ of the appendix.
Enlargement
Inflammation
Burning
Control
What causes appendicitis to occur?
Buildup of acid by the appendix
Acidic environments of the appendix
Buildup of germs and bacteria in the appendix
Buildup of feces in the appendix
What is the treatment for appendicitis?
Surgical removal
Medication to stop infection
Antacids to neutralize area
Intake of fibre
The type of digestion which indicates reduction in the size and shape of the foods, often through biting and chewing.
Chemical Digestion
Mechanical Digestion
Technical Digestion
Activated Digestion
The part of the digestive system responsible for crushing and grinding food.
Tongue
Salivary Glands
Teeth
Pharynx
A J-shape expandable organ where the esophagus empties food.
Pharynx
Mouth
Kidney
Stomach
The strong acid produced by the stomach that softens fibrous foods and kills most of the microorganisms.
Muriatic acid
Hydrochloric acid
Acetic acid
Salicylic acid
The part of the digestive system in which the final digestion and absorption takes place.
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Pancreas
This is a muscular tube that conveys food from the pharynx to the stomach
Esophagus
Pancreas
Intestinal Glands
Colon
A type of essential nutrient that is initially digested in the mouth through the enzyme ptyalin
Protein
Fats
Lipids
Carbohydrates
A type of essential nutrient found in fish, pork, beef and milk and which help build body tissues.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Lipids
The enzyme found in the stomach that turns proteins to small polypeptides
Pepsin
Amylase
Erepsin
Water
The disorder caused by backflowing of acidic gastric juice into the esophagus.
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
These are sores or lesions that form in lining of the stomach or the duodenum.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic Ulcers
Indigestion
Flatulence
This condition is characterized by increased bowel movement per day. In such condition the stool is watery and the person suffers abdominal cramps, pain and vomiting.
Gastritis
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Constipation
A condition wherein you feel as if your stomach is growling. There is abdominal pain and you feel bloated and nauseated.
Diarrhea
Gastritis
Indigestion
Constipation
This is a symptom characterized by the frequent passage of stools caused by contaminated food and water or an intestinal disorder, like the irritation of the colon.
Indigestion
Gastritis
Diarrhea
Appendicitis
A condition in which there is difficult and incomplete passage of stool or fecal materials and the infrequent bowel movements (less than three bowel movements per week)
Appendicitis
Indigestion
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Constipation
A type of bacteria which commonly cause of gastric ulcer.
Helicopter pylori
Helicobacter pylori
Hector pylori
Helicobacter pyeri
The following are practices in taking care of the digestive system except
Eating a lot of fibrous foods like fruits and vegetables
Defecating regularly to get rid of solid wastes
Drinking plenty of water to help avoid constipation
Chewing the food fast while talking.
The digestive enzyme found in the saliva is called
Gastric amylase
Ptyalin
Salivary protease
Pancreatic amylase
The type of enzyme that readily acts on tiny fat particles
Amylase
Maltase
Lipase
Protease
The tiny fingerlike projections found in the epithelial lining of the intestinal wall are called:
Villain
Villi
Veal
Vain
Which of the following are the accessory organs of the digestive system?
Liver and Spleen
Liver and Pancreas
Mouth and Liver
Esophagus and Small intestine
A wave-like contractions that begins in the middle portion of the esophagus.
Peristalsis
Swallowing
Mechanical Digestion
Chemical Digestion
This prevents the backflow of food
Sphincter
Bladder
Bile
Villi
Where protein is first chemically digested
Stomach
Mouth
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
The accessory organ that produces bile.
Pancreas
Liver
Tongue
Pharynx
