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WorksheetsMed Term Ch. 8
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 49mins
Which word part refers to the anus?
chol/e
an/o
col/o
enter/o
Which word part means bile or gall?
chol/e
col/o
enter/o
-phagia
What is the word part for large intestine?
col/o
enter/o
an/o
chol/e
Which word part is associated with swallowing?
-phagia
chol/e
col/o
enter/o
What is the word part for small intestine?
enter/o
col/o
an/o
chol/e
Which word part refers to the stomach?
gastr/o
hepat/o
cholecyst/o
esophag/o
What is the word part for liver?
hepat/o
gastr/o
esophag/o
cholecyst/o
Which word part means gallbladder?
cholecyst/o
gastr/o
hepat/o
esophag/o
What is the word part for esophagus?
esophag/o
gastr/o
hepat/o
cholecyst/o
Which word part indicates the presence of stones?
-lithiasis
-phagia
-pepsia
-emesis
What is the word part for sigmoid colon?
proct/o
-pepsia
-emesis
None of the above
Which word part refers to anus and rectum?
proct/o
-emesis
-pepsia
-lithiasis
What is the word part for digestion?
-pepsia
-emesis
proct/o
-phagia
What is the combining form for "rectum"?
rect/o
sigmoid/o
col/o
an/o
What is the combining form for "sigmoid"?
sigmoid/o
rect/o
ile/o
duoden/o
The visual examination of the anal canal and lower rectum is known as:
anoscopy
colonoscopy
endoscopy
sigmoidoscopy
The term for inflammation in the mucosa of the mouth is:
salmonellosis
leukoplakia
stomatitis
steatorrhea
The last and longest portion of the small intestine is the:
cecum
ileum
jejunum
pylorus
The inability to control the excretion of feces is called:
fecal incontinence
constipation
anal fissure
hematochezia
The liver secretes __________, which is stored in the gallbladder for later use.
bile
insulin
gastrin
amylase
Which part of the colon travels upward from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver?
ascending colon
descending colon
sigmoid colon
transverse colon
The process of building up body cells and substances from nutrients is known as:
anabolism
catabolism
defecation
mastication
The receptors of taste are located on the dorsum of the:
hard palate
rugae
tongue
uvula
The bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth are known as the:
dentition
gingiva
occlusion
periodontium
The condition characterized by the twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction, is:
borborygmus
flatus
inguinal hernia
volvulus
Which structure connects the small and large intestine?
Cecum
Duodenum
Jejunum
Rectum
What is the S-shaped structure of the large intestine called?
Sigmoid colon
Cecum
Jejunum
Duodenum
Which is the widest division of the large intestine?
Cecum
Jejunum
Rectum
Duodenum
What is the middle portion of the small intestine?
Jejunum
Duodenum
Cecum
Rectum
Which is the first portion of the small intestine?
Duodenum
Jejunum
Cecum
Sigmoid colon
What is the medical term meaning vomiting blood?
Hematemesis
Hyperemesis
Colitis
Enteritis
Which virus is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Crohn’s disease
Celiac disease
Which disease is characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten?
Celiac disease
Crohn’s disease
Hepatitis A
Colitis
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the small intestine?
Enteritis
Colitis
Hyperemesis
Hematemesis
What hangs from the free edge of the soft palate?
Uvula
Rugae
Cecum
Jejunum
Which word is misspelled in the sentence: "An ilectomy is the surgical removal of the last portion of the ileum."?
ilectomy
ileum
surgical
removal
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."?
disentary
contaminated
infection
bacterial
What is the chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring known as?
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatomegaly
Which term describes an underbite where the lower teeth are in front of the upper teeth?
Malocclusion
Bruxism
Edentulous
Dental caries
The lack of adequate saliva due to the absence of or diminished secretions by the salivary glands is known as:
Xerostomia
Halitosis
Gingivectomy
Dysphagia
What does the abbreviation "UC" stand for in medical terminology?
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Colon
Urinary Calculus
Uterine Cancer
What does the abbreviation "PN" stand for in medical terminology?
Parenteral Nutrition
Peripheral Neuritis
Pulmonary Nodule
Pancreatic Necrosis
What does the abbreviation "GERD" stand for?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastric Erosive Reflux Disorder
Generalized Edema Related Disease
Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Radiology
What does the abbreviation "IBS" stand for?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Sclerosis
Intestinal Bacterial Sepsis
Internal Bleeding Syndrome
What does the abbreviation "PUD" stand for?
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Pancreatic Ulcer Disorder
Pulmonary Ulcer Disease
Peripheral Ulcer Disease
Any deviation from the normal positioning of the upper teeth against the lower teeth is called:
Malocclusion
Halitosis
Gingivectomy
Xerostomia
The medical term meaning difficulty in swallowing is:
Dysphagia
Anorexia
Dyspepsia
Pyrosis
The involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth is called:
Bruxism
Edentulous
Malocclusion
Dental caries
The chronic degeneration of the liver often caused by excessive alcohol abuse is called:
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis A
Hepatomegaly
Jaundice can be caused by an excess of which pigment?
Bile
Bilirubin
Hydrochloric acid
Pancreatic juice
What is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking known as?
Regurgitation
Aerophagia
Dysphagia
Emesis
What is the medical term for the return of swallowed food to the mouth?
Emesis
Regurgitation
Dyspepsia
Aerophagia
A yellow discoloration of the skin caused by greater-than-normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is called what?
Jaundice
Cyanosis
Erythema
Melanosis
What is the ring-like muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the small intestine called?
Cardiac sphincter
Pyloric sphincter
Anal sphincter
Esophageal sphincter
What is the medical term for the solid body wastes that are expelled through the rectum?
Feces
Urine
Bile
Chyme
What does an esophagogastroduodenoscopy allow direct visualization of?
Upper GI tract
Lower GI tract
Respiratory tract
Urinary tract
Who is a dental specialist that prevents or treats disorders of the tissues surrounding the teeth?
Orthodontist
Periodontist
Endodontist
Prosthodontist
What is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon called?
Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Gastroscopy
Proctoscopy
What is a medication that is administered to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting called?
Antibiotic
Antiemetic
Antacid
Analgesic
What is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and the duodenum called?
Gastrectomy
Gastrostomy
Gastroduodenostomy
Gastrojejunostomy
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?
True
False
Cholangiography is an endoscopic diagnostic procedure. Is this statement True or False?
True
False
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is caused by the abnormal growth of bacteria in the mouth. Is this statement True or False?
True
False
Bruxism means to be without natural teeth. Is this statement True or False?
True
False
Gastroparesis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the stomach and intestines. Is this statement True or False?
True
False
What is the medical term for the partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine?
Intestinal obstruction
Gastritis
Diverticulitis
Cholangitis
What is the abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity called?
Ascites
Edema
Peritonitis
Gastritis
What is the term for being without natural teeth?
Edentulous
Bruxism
Gingivitis
Halitosis
What is the medical term for excessive vomiting?
Hyperemesis
Dysphagia
Diarrhea
Constipation
What is the procedure called that creates an artificial excretory opening between the colon and body surface?
Colostomy
Gastrectomy
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
What is the medical term for heartburn?
Pyrosis
Dyspepsia
Gastritis
Halitosis
What is the condition called that is caused by the presence of digested blood in the stools, resulting in black, tarry, foul-smelling stools?
Melena
Hematemesis
Diarrhea
Constipation
What is the medical term for inflammation of one or more diverticula?
Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Colitis
Appendicitis
What is the medical term for blister-like sores on the lips and adjacent facial tissue, commonly known as cold sores?
Herpes labialis
Stomatitis
Gingivitis
Glossitis
What is the medical term for bad breath?
Halitosis
Xerostomia
Periodontitis
Dysphagia
Which test detects hidden blood in the stools?
Hemoccult
Colonoscopy
Enema
Anoscopy
A surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures is called:
Anastomosis
Ostomy
Stoma
Sphincter
The anchoring of a crown, bridge, or denture to the bone of the jaw is called:
Dental implant
Root canal
Dental prophylaxis
Gingivectomy
The hardened deposit that forms on the teeth and irritates the surrounding tissues is known as:
Dental calculus
Caries
Decay
Plaque
The surgical removal of all or part of the liver is known as:
Hepatectomy
Cholecystectomy
Palatoplasty
Anoplasty
Which word part means "pain"?
-algia
-itis
-ectomy
-megaly
What does the word part "-ectomy" mean?
Surgical removal
Inflammation
Enlargement
Fixation
What does the word part "-itis" mean?
Inflammation
Pain
Enlargement
Surgical repair
What does the word part "-pexy" mean?
Fixation
Surgical removal
Inflammation
Pain
Which word part refers to the sigmoid colon?
sigmoid/o
proct/o
col/o
enter/o
What does the word part "-rrhaphy" mean?
Suture
Enlargement
Inflammation
Pain
What is the surgical suturing of a stomach wound known as?
Gastrectomy
Gastrorrhaphy
Gastrostomy
Gastroenteritis
What is the term for pain in the esophagus?
Esophagitis
Esophagorrhaphy
Esophagodynia
Esophagectomy
The surgical removal of all or part of the sigmoid colon is called:
Sigmoidectomy
Sigmoiditis
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidostomy
Pain in and around the anus and rectum is known as:
Proctalgia
Proctectomy
Proctitis
Proctoscopy
What is the surgical fixation of the stomach to correct displacement called?
Gastropexy
Gastrectomy
Gastrorrhaphy
Gastrostomy
Inflammation of the sigmoid colon is known as:
Sigmoiditis
Sigmoidectomy
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidostomy
The surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus and stomach is called:
Esophagogastrectomy
Esophagorrhaphy
Esophagitis
Esophagostomy
What term means relating to the liver and intestines?
Hepatoenteric
Hepatitis
Enteritis
Hepatomegaly
Abnormal enlargement of the intestines is known as:
Megaloenteria
Enteromegaly
Enteritis
Enteropathy
Inflammation of the stomach, small intestine, and colon is called:
Gastroenterocolitis
Gastroenteritis
Colitis
Gastritis
Which glands are located in the oral cavity and are responsible for producing saliva?
Salivary glands
Thyroid glands
Adrenal glands
Sweat glands
What is the name of the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach?
Esophagus
Trachea
Pharynx
Larynx
