Chapter 9 Quiz

Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver?

a) pancreatitis
b) hypertension
c) glycemic
d) triglyceride
e) hyperbilirubinemia
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Which term with a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a condition involving the liver?

a) pancreatitis
b) hypertension
c) glycemic
d) triglyceride
e) hyperbilirubinemia
e) hyperbilirubinemia
The patient had a large amount of white-colored discharge from their gums. The periodontist determined that the gums had a bacterial infection. She documented the discharge as being

a) regurgitation
b) hemorrhoid
c) sublingual
d) periodontics
e) pyorrhea
e) pyorrhea
The presence of small pouches bulging outward through weak spots in the lining of the large intestine is called

a) intussusception
b) ulcerative colitis
c) hemorrhoids
d) irritable bowel syndrome
e) diverticulosis
e) diverticulosis
A synonym for icterus is
jaundice
The adjective form of bile is

a) bilient
b) bilious
c) biliate
d) bilbous
e) biliary
e) biliary
Enema means

a) a surgically made union between two tubular structures
b) hidden
c) the use of an endoscope
d) injection of fluid into the rectum
e) antagonistic
d) injection of fluid into the rectum
The B in BM stands for

a) barium
b) bulimia
c) bolus
d) bilirubin
e) bowel
e) bowel
The adjective for stomach is

a) stomatitis
b) alimentary
c) cecal
d) ileostomy
e) gastric
e) gastric
A disorder of the small intestine in which one is allergic to gluten is
celiac disease
The _________ closes so that food cannot enter the larynx and trachea
epiglottis
Antacids neutralize gastric acid and are used to treat a) constipation b) flatus c) diarrhea d) irritable bowel syndrome e) heartburn and acid indigestione) heartburn and acid indigestionThe functions of the large intestine are absorption, secretion, digestion, peristalsis andeliminationWhat is the name of the stomach exit area that leads to the bowel? a) ileum b) pylorus c) jejunum d) esophagus e) anusb) pylorusWhich of the following words means a procedure for removal of a mass of tissue projecting into the bowel? a) cystectomy b) diverticulosis c) appendectomy d) hemorrhoidectomy e) polypectomye) polypectomyEmesis means to a) digest b) swallow c) bite d) vomit e) eliminated) vomitA physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system is known as a(n) a) peridontist b) gastroenterologist c) cardiologist d) dermatologist e) ophthalmologistb) gastroenterologistRead this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. It occurs in postmenopausal women. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. Which of the following statements best describes this condition? a) antibiotics will clear it up b) it occurs during the childbearing period c) it's seen in older women d) it is a complication of viral infections e) its cause is well understoodc) it's seen in older womenWhich of the following is a chronic, irreversible disease? a) jaundice b) hepatitis A c) gastritis d) gingivitis e) cirrhosis of the livere) cirrhosis of the liverThe physician suspects that the patient is bleeding from the GI tract although the patient states that no blood is visible in the stool. Which test would be most appropriate to detect blood concealed within stool? a) nasogastric aspiration b) digital rectal exam c) hemoccult d) barium enema e) colon biopsyc) hemoccultWhich of the following is the correct spelling of a term meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach? a) easofagis b) esophagis c) easophages d) esophagus e) esofagusd) esophagus