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HSC 250 - Healthcare Term > Ch 11 - Digestive System Self Test > Flashcards

Ch 11 - Digestive System Self Test Flashcards

1
Q

The second portion of the small intestine whose name means “to empty” is the:

A

jejunum

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2
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The organ that produces bile is the:

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liver

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3
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The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:

A

peritoneum

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4
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The combining form that means “small intestines” is:

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entero-

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5
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The combining form that means “rectum and anus” is:

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procto-

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6
Q

Giardiasis is commonly seen in:

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children in daycare centers

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7
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The word part Litho-, Petro-, and Lapio- all mean:

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Stone

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8
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Periodontitis, Rigg’s disease, and periodontoclasia all refer to:

A

pyorrhea

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9
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The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestine and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of scare tissue, is:

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Chron’s disease

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10
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The word part Ptyalo- means

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mucus, saliva fluid

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11
Q

The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:

A

choledocholithotripsy

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12
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The surgical term cheilorrhaphy means:

A

suture of the lips

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13
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_____ means the process or procedure of cutting and forming a mouth in the big intestine.

A

colostomy

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14
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The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is:

A

cholecystography

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15
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The procedural term that mans visual examination of the rectum is:

A

proctoscopy

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16
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What is a white, plate-like plaque on the gingiva called?

A

leukoplakia

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17
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The word part Cholangio- refers to:

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bile

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18
Q

The term tapeworm literally means:

A

narrow banded worm

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19
Q

Vit. B2 is also known as:

A

Riboflavin

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20
Q

The term ascaris in Greek literally means:

A

intestinal worm

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21
Q

Enteron in Greek literally means intestine, but the term is usually used in reference to:

A

the small intestine

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22
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What is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucosal wall?

A

gastritis

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23
Q

The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means:

A

stomach folds

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24
Q

The diagnostic term Peptic Ulcer literally means:

A

digestion:sore

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25
Q

Hep A, B, and C are caused by a:

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virus

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26
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Hepatitis A is also known as:

A

infectious hepatitis

27
Q

Hepatitis B is also known as:

A

Serum Hepatitis

28
Q

Hepatitis ____ may be dormant in the body for years before signs and symptoms appear.

A

C

29
Q

Peritonitis is the inflammation of:

A

the peritoneum

30
Q

The term gustation in Old French means to feel, but the actual meaning is:

A

to taste

31
Q

Which of the following is a dietary source of zinc?

A

whole grains

32
Q

The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means:

A

condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold

33
Q

Vit. B1 is also known as:

A

Thiamin

34
Q

Vit. C is also known as:

A

ascorbic acid

35
Q

The medical term Enema literally means

A

to inject

36
Q

The diagnostic term Dys/phonia acutally means:

A

faulty voice

37
Q

What is an inflammation of the ileum?

A

ileitis

38
Q

The diagnostic term bulimia literally means:

A

refers to/hungery

39
Q

Hypercholesterolemia is a blood condition with a cholesterol level above _____ milligrams per deciliter in a 20 year old

A

200

40
Q

The diagnostic term Crohn’s disease is also known as:

A

chronic regionaal ileitis

41
Q

The diagnostic term Dysentery literally means

A

faulty, difficult, and painful intestines

42
Q

How is shigellosis diagnosed?

A

isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool

43
Q

Which mineral can be sourced from table salt and processed foods?

A

chloride

44
Q

The anatomical term Alimentary literally means:

A

to nourish

45
Q

Which mineral can be sourced from organ meats?

A

Copper

46
Q

The diagnostic term Pell/agra literally means _____ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet.

A

skin/rough

47
Q

The diagnostic term Scurvy literally means _____ and is the lack of Vit. C in the diet.

A

to scratch

48
Q

The diagnostic term Fistula refers to a:

A

pipe stem-like passageway

49
Q

A ____ neoplasm is composed of two or more germinal layers.

A

mixed

50
Q

The diagnostic term IBS refers to:

A

painful intestines

51
Q

What is the inflammation of the rectum and anus?

A

proctitis

52
Q

The word part “cele” means:

A

a rupture, hernia or protrusion

53
Q

The term “volvulus” of the ileum or colon usually refers to which condition?

A

a twisting

54
Q

The word parts Ferro- and Sidero- mean:

A

iron

55
Q

A pt who is diagnosed with “cholecystitis” would have inflammation of what structure?

A

gallbladder

56
Q

Which organ has both endocrine and digestive functions?

A

Pancreas

57
Q

A pt has “dysentery” resulting from shigellosis. What is the literal meaning of “dysentery?”

A

faulty and painful/intestine/process of

58
Q

A pt has “steatorrhea” associated with their pancreatitis. What is “steatorrhea?”

A

fat in the feces

59
Q

After a stoke, a pt can exhibit “dysphagia.” This means that they have difficulty:

A

swallowing

60
Q

Your pt with diabetes insipidus has “polyuria” and “polydipsia.” This means that the pt has increased:

A

urine volume output and thirst

61
Q

There are _____ essential body nutrients.

A

six

62
Q

A female neonate is diagnosed with a “volvulus.” This means her intestines are:

A

twisted

63
Q

The literal term “blood/bursting forth/resembles” is used to refer to:

A

hemorrhoids

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