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Med Term Ch. 8

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word part refers to the anus?

a)

chol/e

b)

an/o

c)

col/o

d)

enter/o

2.

Which word part means bile or gall?

a)

chol/e

b)

col/o

c)

enter/o

d)

-phagia

3.

What is the word part for large intestine?

a)

col/o

b)

enter/o

c)

an/o

d)

chol/e

4.

Which word part is associated with swallowing?

a)

-phagia

b)

chol/e

c)

col/o

d)

enter/o

5.

What is the word part for small intestine?

a)

enter/o

b)

col/o

c)

an/o

d)

chol/e

6.

Which word part refers to the stomach?

a)

gastr/o

b)

hepat/o

c)

cholecyst/o

d)

esophag/o

7.

What is the word part for liver?

a)

hepat/o

b)

gastr/o

c)

esophag/o

d)

cholecyst/o

8.

Which word part means gallbladder?

a)

cholecyst/o

b)

gastr/o

c)

hepat/o

d)

esophag/o

9.

What is the word part for esophagus?

a)

esophag/o

b)

gastr/o

c)

hepat/o

d)

cholecyst/o

10.

Which word part indicates the presence of stones?

a)

-lithiasis

b)

-phagia

c)

-pepsia

d)

-emesis

11.

What is the word part for sigmoid colon?

a)

proct/o

b)

-pepsia

c)

-emesis

d)

None of the above

12.

Which word part refers to anus and rectum?

a)

proct/o

b)

-emesis

c)

-pepsia

d)

-lithiasis

13.

What is the word part for digestion?

a)

-pepsia

b)

-emesis

c)

proct/o

d)

-phagia

14.

What is the combining form for "rectum"?

a)

rect/o

b)

sigmoid/o

c)

col/o

d)

an/o

15.

What is the combining form for "sigmoid"?

a)

sigmoid/o

b)

rect/o

c)

ile/o

d)

duoden/o

16.

The visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum is known as:

a)

anoscopy

b)

colonoscopy

c)

endoscopy

d)

sigmoidoscopy

17.

The term for inflammation in the mucosa of the mouth is:

a)

salmonellosis

b)

leukoplakia

c)

stomatitis

d)

steatorrhea

18.

The last and longest portion of the small intestine is the:

a)

cecum

b)

ileum

c)

jejunum

d)

pylorus

19.

The inability to control the excretion of feces is called:

a)

fecal incontinence

b)

constipation

c)

anal fissure

d)

hematochezia

20.

The liver secretes __________, which is stored in the gallbladder for later use.

a)

bile

b)

insulin

c)

gastrin

d)

amylase

21.

Which part of the colon travels upward from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver?

a)

ascending colon

b)

descending colon

c)

sigmoid colon

d)

transverse colon

22.

The process of building up body cells and substances from nutrients is known as:

a)

anabolism

b)

catabolism

c)

defecation

d)

mastication

23.

The receptors of taste are located on the dorsum of the:

a)

hard palate

b)

rugae

c)

tongue

d)

uvula

24.

The bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth are known as the:

a)

dentition

b)

gingiva

c)

occlusion

d)

periodontium

25.

The condition characterized by the twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction, is:

a)

borborygmus

b)

flatus

c)

inguinal hernia

d)

volvulus

26.

Which structure connects the small and large intestine?

a)

Cecum

b)

Duodenum

c)

Jejunum

d)

Rectum

27.

What is the S-shaped structure of the large intestine called?

a)

Sigmoid colon

b)

Cecum

c)

Jejunum

d)

Duodenum

28.

Which is the widest division of the large intestine?

a)

Cecum

b)

Jejunum

c)

Rectum

d)

Duodenum

29.

What is the middle portion of the small intestine?

a)

Jejunum

b)

Duodenum

c)

Cecum

d)

Rectum

30.

Which is the first portion of the small intestine?

a)

Duodenum

b)

Jejunum

c)

Cecum

d)

Sigmoid colon

31.

What is the medical term meaning vomiting blood?

a)

Hematemesis

b)

Hyperemesis

c)

Colitis

d)

Enteritis

32.

Which virus is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?

a)

Hepatitis A

b)

Hepatitis B

c)

Crohn’s disease

d)

Celiac disease

33.

Which disease is characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten?

a)

Celiac disease

b)

Crohn’s disease

c)

Hepatitis A

d)

Colitis

34.

What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the small intestine?

a)

Enteritis

b)

Colitis

c)

Hyperemesis

d)

Hematemesis

35.

What hangs from the free edge of the soft palate?

a)

Uvula

b)

Rugae

c)

Cecum

d)

Jejunum

36.

Which word is misspelled in the sentence: "An ilectomy is the surgical removal of the last portion of the ileum."?

a)

ilectomy

b)

ileum

c)

surgical

d)

removal

37.

Which word is misspelled in the sentence: "The bacterial infection disentary occurs mostly in hot countries and is spread through food or water contaminated by human feces."?

a)

disentary

b)

contaminated

c)

infection

d)

bacterial

38.

What is the chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring known as?

a)

Cirrhosis

b)

Hepatitis A

c)

Hepatitis C

d)

Hepatomegaly

39.

Which term describes an underbite where the lower teeth are in front of the upper teeth?

a)

Malocclusion

b)

Bruxism

c)

Edentulous

d)

Dental caries

40.

The lack of adequate saliva due to the absence of or diminished secretions by the salivary glands is known as:

a)

Xerostomia

b)

Halitosis

c)

Gingivectomy

d)

Dysphagia

41.

What does the abbreviation "UC" stand for in medical terminology?

a)

Ulcerative Colitis

b)

Upper Colon

c)

Urinary Calculus

d)

Uterine Cancer

42.

What does the abbreviation "PN" stand for in medical terminology?

a)

Parenteral Nutrition

b)

Peripheral Neuritis

c)

Pulmonary Nodule

d)

Pancreatic Necrosis

43.

What does the abbreviation "GERD" stand for?

a)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

b)

Gastric Erosive Reflux Disorder

c)

Generalized Edema Related Disease

d)

Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Radiology

44.

What does the abbreviation "IBS" stand for?

a)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

b)

Inflammatory Bowel Sclerosis

c)

Intestinal Bacterial Sepsis

d)

Internal Bleeding Syndrome

45.

What does the abbreviation "PUD" stand for?

a)

Peptic Ulcer Disease

b)

Pancreatic Ulcer Disorder

c)

Pulmonary Ulcer Disease

d)

Peripheral Ulcer Disease

46.

Any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth is called:

a)

Malocclusion

b)

Halitosis

c)

Gingivectomy

d)

Xerostomia

47.

The medical term meaning difficulty in swallowing is:

a)

Dysphagia

b)

Anorexia

c)

Dyspepsia

d)

Pyrosis

48.

The involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth is called:

a)

Bruxism

b)

Edentulous

c)

Malocclusion

d)

Dental caries

49.

The chronic degeneration of the liver often caused by excessive alcohol abuse is called:

a)

Cirrhosis

b)

Hepatitis C

c)

Hepatitis A

d)

Hepatomegaly

50.

Jaundice can be caused by an excess of which pigment?

a)

Bile

b)

Bilirubin

c)

Hydrochloric acid

d)

Pancreatic juice

51.

What is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking known as?

a)

Regurgitation

b)

Aerophagia

c)

Dysphagia

d)

Emesis

52.

What is the medical term for the return of swallowed food to the mouth?

a)

Emesis

b)

Regurgitation

c)

Dyspepsia

d)

Aerophagia

53.

A yellow discoloration of the skin caused by greater-than-normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is called what?

a)

Jaundice

b)

Cyanosis

c)

Erythema

d)

Melanosis

54.

What is the ring-like muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the small intestine called?

a)

Cardiac sphincter

b)

Pyloric sphincter

c)

Anal sphincter

d)

Esophageal sphincter

55.

What is the medical term for the solid body wastes that are expelled through the rectum?

a)

Feces

b)

Urine

c)

Bile

d)

Chyme

56.

What does an esophagogastroduodenoscopy allow direct visualization of?

a)

Upper GI tract

b)

Lower GI tract

c)

Respiratory tract

d)

Urinary tract

57.

Who is a dental specialist that prevents or treats disorders of the tissues surrounding the teeth?

a)

Orthodontist

b)

Periodontist

c)

Endodontist

d)

Prosthodontist

58.

What is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon called?

a)

Colonoscopy

b)

Sigmoidoscopy

c)

Gastroscopy

d)

Proctoscopy

59.

What is a medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting called?

a)

Antibiotic

b)

Antiemetic

c)

Antacid

d)

Analgesic

60.

What is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum called?

a)

Gastrectomy

b)

Gastrostomy

c)

Gastroduodenostomy

d)

Gastrojejunostomy

61.

Cholangitis is an acute infection of the bile duct characterized by pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, fever, and jaundice. Is this statement True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Cholangiography is an endoscopic diagnostic procedure. Is this statement True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is caused by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth. Is this statement True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Bruxism means to be without natural teeth. Is this statement True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Gastroparesis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines. Is this statement True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

66.

What is the medical term for the partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine?

a)

Intestinal obstruction

b)

Gastritis

c)

Diverticulitis

d)

Cholangitis

67.

What is the abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity called?

a)

Ascites

b)

Edema

c)

Peritonitis

d)

Gastritis

68.

What is the term for being without natural teeth?

a)

Edentulous

b)

Bruxism

c)

Gingivitis

d)

Halitosis

69.

What is the medical term for excessive vomiting?

a)

Hyperemesis

b)

Dysphagia

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Constipation

70.

What is the procedure called that creates an artificial excretory opening between the colon and body surface?

a)

Colostomy

b)

Gastrectomy

c)

Appendectomy

d)

Cholecystectomy

71.

What is the medical term for heartburn?

a)

Pyrosis

b)

Dyspepsia

c)

Gastritis

d)

Halitosis

72.

What is the condition called that is caused by the presence of digested blood in the stools, resulting in black, tarry, foul-smelling stools?

a)

Melena

b)

Hematemesis

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Constipation

73.

What is the medical term for inflammation of one or more diverticula?

a)

Diverticulitis

b)

Gastritis

c)

Colitis

d)

Appendicitis

74.

What is the medical term for blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue, commonly known as cold sores?

a)

Herpes labialis

b)

Stomatitis

c)

Gingivitis

d)

Glossitis

75.

What is the medical term for bad breath?

a)

Halitosis

b)

Xerostomia

c)

Periodontitis

d)

Dysphagia

76.

Which test detects hidden blood in the stools?

a)

Hemoccult

b)

Colonoscopy

c)

Enema

d)

Anoscopy

77.

A surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures is called:

a)

Anastomosis

b)

Ostomy

c)

Stoma

d)

Sphincter

78.

The anchoring of a crown, bridge, or denture to the bone of the jaw is called:

a)

Dental implant

b)

Root canal

c)

Dental prophylaxis

d)

Gingivectomy

79.

The hardened deposit that forms on the teeth and irritates the surrounding tissues is known as:

a)

Dental calculus

b)

Caries

c)

Decay

d)

Plaque

80.

The surgical removal of all or part of the liver is known as:

a)

Hepatectomy

b)

Cholecystectomy

c)

Palatoplasty

d)

Anoplasty

81.

Which word part means "pain"?

a)

-algia

b)

-itis

c)

-ectomy

d)

-megaly

82.

What does the word part "-ectomy" mean?

a)

Surgical removal

b)

Inflammation

c)

Enlargement

d)

Fixation

83.

What does the word part "-itis" mean?

a)

Inflammation

b)

Pain

c)

Enlargement

d)

Surgical repair

84.

What does the word part "-pexy" mean?

a)

Fixation

b)

Surgical removal

c)

Inflammation

d)

Pain

85.

Which word part refers to the sigmoid colon?

a)

sigmoid/o

b)

proct/o

c)

col/o

d)

enter/o

86.

What does the word part "-rrhaphy" mean?

a)

Suture

b)

Enlargement

c)

Inflammation

d)

Pain

87.

What is the surgical suturing of a stomach wound known as?

a)

Gastrectomy

b)

Gastrorrhaphy

c)

Gastrostomy

d)

Gastroenteritis

88.

What is the term for pain in the esophagus?

a)

Esophagitis

b)

Esophagorrhaphy

c)

Esophagodynia

d)

Esophagectomy

89.

The surgical removal of all or part of the sigmoid colon is called:

a)

Sigmoidectomy

b)

Sigmoiditis

c)

Sigmoidoscopy

d)

Sigmoidostomy

90.

Pain in and around the anus and rectum is known as:

a)

Proctalgia

b)

Proctectomy

c)

Proctitis

d)

Proctoscopy

91.

What is the surgical fixation of the stomach to correct displacement called?

a)

Gastropexy

b)

Gastrectomy

c)

Gastrorrhaphy

d)

Gastrostomy

92.

Inflammation of the sigmoid colon is known as:

a)

Sigmoiditis

b)

Sigmoidectomy

c)

Sigmoidoscopy

d)

Sigmoidostomy

93.

The surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus and stomach is called:

a)

Esophagogastrectomy

b)

Esophagorrhaphy

c)

Esophagitis

d)

Esophagostomy

94.

What term means relating to the liver and intestines?

a)

Hepatoenteric

b)

Hepatitis

c)

Enteritis

d)

Hepatomegaly

95.

Abnormal enlargement of the intestines is known as:

a)

Megaloenteria

b)

Enteromegaly

c)

Enteritis

d)

Enteropathy

96.

Inflammation of the stomach, small intestine, and colon is called:

a)

Gastroenterocolitis

b)

Gastroenteritis

c)

Colitis

d)

Gastritis

97.

Which glands are located in the oral cavity and are responsible for producing saliva?

a)

Salivary glands

b)

Thyroid glands

c)

Adrenal glands

d)

Sweat glands

98.

What is the name of the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach?

a)

Esophagus

b)

Trachea

c)

Pharynx

d)

Larynx