Question 1

There is no genetic component to fatness and the regional distribution of fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The signs and symptoms of abdominal hernias vary with the site and the size of the hernia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about cirrhosis of the liver?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a chronic but reversible degeneration of the liver. 
B)  The disease is usually idiopathic. 
C)  The symptoms are all related to digestion. 
D)  None of the statements above is true. 
A)  It is a chronic but reversible degeneration of the liver. 
B)  The disease is usually idiopathic. 
C)  The symptoms are all related to digestion. 
D)  None of the statements above is true.

Question 4

The causal factor(s) of peptic ulcers is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  H. pylori infection. 
B)  NSAIDs. 
C)  stress. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  H. pylori infection. 
B)  NSAIDs. 
C)  stress. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

Overweight and obesity are identified objectively by

Accepted Answer

A)  gender, race, and weight. 
B)  age, ethnicity and weight. 
C)  use of the body mass index (BMI). 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  gender, race, and weight. 
B)  age, ethnicity and weight. 
C)  use of the body mass index (BMI). 
D)  all of the above.

Question 6

The most common blood-borne infection in the United States is hepatitis A.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The disease linked to a psychologic disturbance in which hunger is denied by self-imposed starvation is

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  malabsorption syndrome. 
D)  volvulus. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia. 
C)  malabsorption syndrome. 
D)  volvulus.

Question 8

The diagnostic evaluation for peptic ulcers might include

Accepted Answer

A)  endoscopy and biopsy of the lesion. 
B)  patient history. 
C)  upper gastrointestinal (GI) barium series and the study of gastric contents and stool for evidence of bleeding. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  endoscopy and biopsy of the lesion. 
B)  patient history. 
C)  upper gastrointestinal (GI) barium series and the study of gastric contents and stool for evidence of bleeding. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

Crohn's disease is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disorder of the alimentary canal

Accepted Answer

A)  in which all layers of the bowel are edematous and inflamed. 
B)  whose cause is easily identified. 
C)  that is considered medically curable. 
D)  that usually has no complications. 
A)  in which all layers of the bowel are edematous and inflamed. 
B)  whose cause is easily identified. 
C)  that is considered medically curable. 
D)  that usually has no complications.

Question 10

Pain is usually the initial symptom of gastric cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Hiatal hernia can be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  swallowing a foreign body. 
B)  a weakness that develops in the diaphragm. 
C)  lack of dietary bulk. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  swallowing a foreign body. 
B)  a weakness that develops in the diaphragm. 
C)  lack of dietary bulk. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

Pain and limitation of the movement of the jaw with tinnitus as a result of inflammation of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  TMJ syndrome. 
B)  gingivitis. 
C)  periodontitis. 
D)  dental caries. 
A)  TMJ syndrome. 
B)  gingivitis. 
C)  periodontitis. 
D)  dental caries.

There is no genetic component to fatness and the regional distribution of fat.

The signs and symptoms of abdominal hernias vary with the site and the size of the hernia.

Which of the following statements is true about cirrhosis of the liver?

The causal factor(s) of peptic ulcers is/are

Overweight and obesity are identified objectively by

The most common blood-borne infection in the United States is hepatitis A.

The disease linked to a psychologic disturbance in which hunger is denied by self-imposed starvation is

The diagnostic evaluation for peptic ulcers might include

Crohn's disease is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disorder of the alimentary canal

Pain is usually the initial symptom of gastric cancer.

Hiatal hernia can be caused by

Pain and limitation of the movement of the jaw with tinnitus as a result of inflammation of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) is characteristic of

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Exam 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System

There is no genetic component to fatness and the regional distribution of fat.

The signs and symptoms of abdominal hernias vary with the site and the size of the hernia.

Which of the following statements is true about cirrhosis of the liver?

The causal factor(s) of peptic ulcers is/are

Overweight and obesity are identified objectively by

The most common blood-borne infection in the United States is hepatitis A.

The disease linked to a psychologic disturbance in which hunger is denied by self-imposed starvation is

The diagnostic evaluation for peptic ulcers might include

Crohn's disease is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disorder of the alimentary canal

Pain is usually the initial symptom of gastric cancer.

Hiatal hernia can be caused by

Pain and limitation of the movement of the jaw with tinnitus as a result of inflammation of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) is characteristic of

Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood Diseases and Disorders

Immunologic Diseases and Conditions

Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System

Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System

Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System

Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

Neurologic Diseases and Conditions

Mental Disorders

Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma

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