Question 1

What is a life-threatening obstruction in which the bowel twists on itself?

Accepted Answer

A)   Volvulus
B)   Intussusception
C)   Ischemia
D)   Peritonitis
E)   HerniaF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

What instrument is used to perform a lower gastrointestinal (GI)  endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Esophagoscope
B)   Gastroscope
C)   Colonoscope
D)   Enteroscope
E)   DuodenoscopeF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Surgical connection of two tubular structures is called

Accepted Answer

A)   colostomy.
B)   obstipation.
C)   peristalsis.
D)   ileostomy.
E)   anastomosis.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste are called

Accepted Answer

A)   rugae.
B)   buccae.
C)   papillae.
D)   chyme.
E)   stoma.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-expelling of air from a body orifice, especially from the anus

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis
B)  anorexia
C)  antacids
D)  antiemetics
E)  ascitesF) barium enemaG) barium swallowH) borborygmusI) cachexiaJ) cholelithiasisK) Crohn diseaseL) deglutitionM) diverticulosisN) dysenteryO) dyspepsiaP) endoscopyQ) flatusR) hemorrhoidS) herniaT) irritable bowel syndromeU) jaundiceV) laxativesW) melenaX) obstipationY) steatorrheaZ) ulcer[) B) and S)
\) C) and L)

Question 6

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-gurgling noises that are audible at a distance caused by passage of gas through the intestine

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis
B)  anorexia
C)  antacids
D)  antiemetics
E)  ascitesF) barium enemaG) barium swallowH) borborygmusI) cachexiaJ) cholelithiasisK) Crohn diseaseL) deglutitionM) diverticulosisN) dysenteryO) dyspepsiaP) endoscopyQ) flatusR) hemorrhoidS) herniaT) irritable bowel syndromeU) jaundiceV) laxativesW) melenaX) obstipationY) steatorrheaZ) ulcer[) I) and P)
\) B) and Y)

Question 7

The suffix -pepsia means

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A)   anorexic.
B)   eating, swallowing.
C)   digestion.
D)   meal.
E)   appetite.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-yellow

Accepted Answer

A)  appendic/o
B)  bucc/o
C)  chol/e
D)  cholangi/o
E)  cholecyst/oF) choledoch/oG) cirrh/oH) col/oI) duoden/oJ) enter/oK) esophag/oL) gastr/oM) gingiv/oN) gloss/oO) hepat/oP) ile/oQ) jejun/oR) labi/oS) odont/oT) or/oU) pancreat/oV) pharyng/oW) proct/oX) pylor/oY) sial/oZ) sigmoid/o[) H) and X)
\) J) and Y)

Question 9

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-mouth

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A)  appendic/o
B)  bucc/o
C)  chol/e
D)  cholangi/o
E)  cholecyst/oF) choledoch/oG) cirrh/oH) col/oI) duoden/oJ) enter/oK) esophag/oL) gastr/oM) gingiv/oN) gloss/oO) hepat/oP) ile/oQ) jejun/oR) labi/oS) odont/oT) or/oU) pancreat/oV) pharyng/oW) proct/oX) pylor/oY) sial/oZ) sigmoid/o[) C) and P)
\) A) and I)

Question 10

Gastroplasty is a type of surgery to treat

Accepted Answer

A)   polyps.
B)   obstipation.
C)   ruptures.
D)   obesity.
E)   infections.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis
B)  anorexia
C)  antacids
D)  antiemetics
E)  ascitesF) barium enemaG) barium swallowH) borborygmusI) cachexiaJ) cholelithiasisK) Crohn diseaseL) deglutitionM) diverticulosisN) dysenteryO) dyspepsiaP) endoscopyQ) flatusR) hemorrhoidS) herniaT) irritable bowel syndromeU) jaundiceV) laxativesW) melenaX) obstipationY) steatorrheaZ) ulcer[) K) and M)
\) F) and Q)

Question 12

Which test detects the presence of occult (hidden)  blood in feces?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bilirubin
B)   Serum panel
C)   Parasite test
D)   Stool guaiac
E)   EndoscopyF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Proctoplasty is the surgical repair of the rectum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Build a word that means instrument to examine the esophagus:

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The answer of Build a word that means instrument to...

Question 15

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis
B)  anorexia
C)  antacids
D)  antiemetics
E)  ascitesF) barium enemaG) barium swallowH) borborygmusI) cachexiaJ) cholelithiasisK) Crohn diseaseL) deglutitionM) diverticulosisN) dysenteryO) dyspepsiaP) endoscopyQ) flatusR) hemorrhoidS) herniaT) irritable bowel syndromeU) jaundiceV) laxativesW) melenaX) obstipationY) steatorrheaZ) ulcer[) Q) and X)
\) A) and U)

Question 16

Use -iasis to build a word that means abnormal condition (produced by something specified) of gallstones:

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The answer of Use -iasis to build a word that...

Question 17

The terms congenital and strangulated are associated with the surgical procedure called

Accepted Answer

A)   anastomosis.
B)   hemorrhoidectomy.
C)   hernioplasty.
D)   colostomy.
E)   pyloromyotomy.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Downward displacement of internal organs is called

Accepted Answer

A)   visceropexy.
B)   Crohn's disease.
C)   ascites.
D)   visceroptosis.
E)   borborygmus.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-enlarged, twisted varicose vein in the rectal region

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis
B)  anorexia
C)  antacids
D)  antiemetics
E)  ascitesF) barium enemaG) barium swallowH) borborygmusI) cachexiaJ) cholelithiasisK) Crohn diseaseL) deglutitionM) diverticulosisN) dysenteryO) dyspepsiaP) endoscopyQ) flatusR) hemorrhoidS) herniaT) irritable bowel syndromeU) jaundiceV) laxativesW) melenaX) obstipationY) steatorrheaZ) ulcer[) G) and J)
\) H) and V)

Question 20

Build a word that means enlargement of the liver:

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The answer of Build a word that means enlargement of...

Exam 6: Digestive System

Build a word that means instrument to examine the esophagus:

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Use -iasis to build a word that means abnormal condition (produced by something specified) of gallstones:

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract

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Gastroplasty is a type of surgery to treat

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Proctoplasty is the surgical repair of the rectum.

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Build a word that means enlargement of the liver:

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -yellow

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The suffix -pepsia means

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Downward displacement of internal organs is called

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What instrument is used to perform a lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy?

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis

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Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste are called

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Surgical connection of two tubular structures is called

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Which test detects the presence of occult (hidden) blood in feces?

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The terms congenital and strangulated are associated with the surgical procedure called

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -expelling of air from a body orifice, especially from the anus

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -mouth

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -enlarged, twisted varicose vein in the rectal region

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -gurgling noises that are audible at a distance caused by passage of gas through the intestine

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What is a life-threatening obstruction in which the bowel twists on itself?

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