Question 1

The term for gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus is

Accepted Answer

A) feces. 
B) flatus. 
C) gavage. 
D) emesis. 
A) feces. 
B) flatus. 
C) gavage. 
D) emesis. B

Question 2

The term esophagogastroplasty is defined as the _____ the esophagus and the stomach.

Accepted Answer

A) creation of an artificial opening between 
B) excision of 
C) surgical repair of 
D) incision of 
A) creation of an artificial opening between 
B) excision of 
C) surgical repair of 
D) incision of C

Question 3

Feeding a person through a tube is called

Accepted Answer

A) hematemesis. 
B) reflux. 
C) lavage. 
D) gavage. 
A) hematemesis. 
B) reflux. 
C) lavage. 
D) gavage. D

Question 4

The combining form for small growth is

Accepted Answer

A) palat/o. 
B) pylor/o. 
C) polyp/o. 
D) sial/o. 
A) palat/o. 
B) pylor/o. 
C) polyp/o. 
D) sial/o.

Question 5

The urge to vomit is called

Accepted Answer

A) ascites. 
B) flatus. 
C) nausea. 
D) gavage. 
A) ascites. 
B) flatus. 
C) nausea. 
D) gavage.

Question 6

A cholangiogram is a radiographic image of the

Accepted Answer

A) colon. 
B) bile ducts. 
C) duodenum. 
D) stomach. 
A) colon. 
B) bile ducts. 
C) duodenum. 
D) stomach.

Question 7

MATCHING

-Match each item with the correct description below.
passageway for food extending from the pharynx to the stomach

Accepted Answer

A) (e-SOF-a-gus) 
B)    
C)    
D) (AN-trem) 
E)    
F)   
A) (e-SOF-a-gus) 
B)    
C)    
D) (AN-trem) 
E)    
F)

Question 8

A combining form for tongue is

Accepted Answer

A) sial/o. 
B) lapar/o. 
C) gloss/o. 
D) cheil/o. 
A) sial/o. 
B) lapar/o. 
C) gloss/o. 
D) cheil/o.

Question 9

The term orogastric is defined as pertaining to the

Accepted Answer

A) nose and stomach. 
B) mouth and stomach. 
C) abdomen. 
D) stomach and intestines. 
A) nose and stomach. 
B) mouth and stomach. 
C) abdomen. 
D) stomach and intestines.

Question 10

The term that means salivary stone is

Accepted Answer

A) sialolith. 
B) cholangioma. 
C) adhesion. 
D) polyp. 
A) sialolith. 
B) cholangioma. 
C) adhesion. 
D) polyp.

Question 11

The abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called

Accepted Answer

A) ascites. 
B) hematemesis. 
C) feces. 
D) gastric lavage. 
A) ascites. 
B) hematemesis. 
C) feces. 
D) gastric lavage.

Question 12

The combining form celi/o is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) abdomen,abdominal cavity. 
B) stomach. 
C) gall,bile. 
D) mouth. 
A) abdomen,abdominal cavity. 
B) stomach. 
C) gall,bile. 
D) mouth.

Question 13

A radiographic image of the esophagus is called

Accepted Answer

A) cholangiogram. 
B) esophagogram. 
C) esophagoscopy. 
D) esophagogastroduodenoscopy. 
A) cholangiogram. 
B) esophagogram. 
C) esophagoscopy. 
D) esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Question 14

The gastroenterologist recommended the patient have a vertical banded gastroplasty to surgically treat his morbid obesity.This type of surgery is referred to as _____ surgery.

Accepted Answer

A) bariatric 
B) ileocecal 
C) colorectal 
D) pancreatic 
A) bariatric 
B) ileocecal 
C) colorectal 
D) pancreatic

Question 15

The term that means surgical removal of gum tissue is

Accepted Answer

A) cheiloplasty. 
B) palatoplasty. 
C) gingivectomy. 
D) glossorrhaphy. 
A) cheiloplasty. 
B) palatoplasty. 
C) gingivectomy. 
D) glossorrhaphy.

Question 16

A test to find blood that is present in the stool but can only be detected by chemical testing or by microscope is

Accepted Answer

A) Helicobacter pylori antibodies. 
B) fecal occult blood test. 
C) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. 
D) endoscopic ultrasound. 
A) Helicobacter pylori antibodies. 
B) fecal occult blood test. 
C) endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. 
D) endoscopic ultrasound.

Question 17

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
passageways that carry bile

Accepted Answer

A) (hawrd)(PAL-et) 
B) (sawft)(PAL-et) 
C)    
D) (LIV-er) 
E) (GAWL-blad-er)
F)(bîl)(dukts) 
A) (hawrd)(PAL-et) 
B) (sawft)(PAL-et) 
C)    
D) (LIV-er) 
E) (GAWL-blad-er)
F)(bîl)(dukts)

Question 18

The surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity is called

Accepted Answer

A) abdominoplasty. 
B) abdominal resection. 
C) abdominal sonography. 
D) abdominocentesis. 
A) abdominoplasty. 
B) abdominal resection. 
C) abdominal sonography. 
D) abdominocentesis.

Question 19

The condition characterized by periodic disturbances of bowel function such as diarrhea or constipation usually associated with abdominal pain is abbreviated as

Accepted Answer

A) IBS. 
B) UGI. 
C) UPPP. 
D) GI. 
A) IBS. 
B) UGI. 
C) UPPP. 
D) GI.

Question 20

MATCHING
-Match each item with the correct description below.
antrum

Accepted Answer

A) hemi- 
B) gingiv/o 
C) ile/o 
D) lapar/o 
E) antr/o 
A) hemi- 
B) gingiv/o 
C) ile/o 
D) lapar/o 
E) antr/o

The term for gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus is

The term esophagogastroplasty is defined as the _____ the esophagus and the stomach.

Feeding a person through a tube is called

The combining form for small growth is

The urge to vomit is called

A cholangiogram is a radiographic image of the

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. passageway for food extending from the pharynx to the stomach

A combining form for tongue is

The term orogastric is defined as pertaining to the

The term that means salivary stone is

The abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called

The combining form celi/o is defined as

A radiographic image of the esophagus is called

The gastroenterologist recommended the patient have a vertical banded gastroplasty to surgically treat his morbid obesity.This type of surgery is referred to as _____ surgery.

The term that means surgical removal of gum tissue is

A test to find blood that is present in the stool but can only be detected by chemical testing or by microscope is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. passageways that carry bile

The surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity is called

The condition characterized by periodic disturbances of bowel function such as diarrhea or constipation usually associated with abdominal pain is abbreviated as

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. antrum

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Exam 11: Digestive System

The term for gas in the digestive tract or expelled through the anus is

The term esophagogastroplasty is defined as the _____ the esophagus and the stomach.

Feeding a person through a tube is called

The combining form for small growth is

The urge to vomit is called

A cholangiogram is a radiographic image of the

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. passageway for food extending from the pharynx to the stomach

A combining form for tongue is

The term orogastric is defined as pertaining to the

The term that means salivary stone is

The abnormal collection of fluid in the peritoneal cavity is called

The combining form celi/o is defined as

A radiographic image of the esophagus is called

The gastroenterologist recommended the patient have a vertical banded gastroplasty to surgically treat his morbid obesity.This type of surgery is referred to as _____ surgery.

The term that means surgical removal of gum tissue is

A test to find blood that is present in the stool but can only be detected by chemical testing or by microscope is

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. passageways that carry bile

The surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the abdominal cavity is called

The condition characterized by periodic disturbances of bowel function such as diarrhea or constipation usually associated with abdominal pain is abbreviated as

MATCHING -Match each item with the correct description below. antrum

Introduction to Medical Language and Evolve Student Resources

Body Structure, color, and Oncology

Directional Terms, planes, positions, regions, and Quadrants

Integumentary System

Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

Urinary System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Obstetrics and Neonatology

Cardiovascular,immune,lymphatic Systems and Blood

Eye

Ear

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System and Behavioral Health

Endocrine System

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