Ch 11 - Digestive System Self Test

Question 1

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

Answer 1

jejunum

Question 2

The organ that produces bile is the:

Answer 2

liver

Question 3

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

Answer 3

peritoneum

Question 4

The combining form that means “small intestines” is:

Answer 4

entero-

Question 5

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

Answer 5

procto-

Question 6

Giardiasis is commonly seen in:

Answer 6

children in daycare centers

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Stone

Question 8

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

Answer 8

pyorrhea

Question 9

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:

Answer 9

Chron’s disease

Question 10

The word part Ptyalo- means

Answer 10

mucus, saliva fluid

Question 11

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

Answer 11

choledocholithotripsy

Question 12

The surgical term cheilorrhaphy means:

Answer 12

suture of the lips

Question 13

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

Answer 13

colostomy

Question 14

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

Answer 14

cholecystography

Question 15

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

Answer 15

proctoscopy

Question 16

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

Answer 16

leukoplakia

Question 17

The word part Cholangio- refers to:

Answer 17

bile

Question 18

The term tapeworm literally means:

Answer 18

narrow banded worm

Question 19

Vit. B2 is also known as:

Answer 19

Riboflavin

Question 20

The term ascaris in Greek literally means:

Answer 20

intestinal worm

Question 21

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

Answer 21

the small intestine

Question 22

What is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucosal wall?

Answer 22

gastritis

Question 23

The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means:

Answer 23

stomach folds

Question 24

The diagnostic term Peptic Ulcer literally means:

Answer 24

digestion:sore

Question 25

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

Answer 25

virus

Question 26

Hepatitis A is also known as:

Answer 26

infectious hepatitis

Question 27

Hepatitis B is also known as:

Answer 27

Serum Hepatitis

Question 28

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

Answer 28

C

Question 29

Peritonitis is the inflammation of:

Answer 29

the peritoneum

Question 30

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

Answer 30

to taste

Question 31

Which of the following is a dietary source of zinc?

Answer 31

whole grains

Question 32

The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means:

Answer 32

condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold

Question 33

Vit. B1 is also known as:

Answer 33

Thiamin

Question 34

Vit. C is also known as:

Answer 34

ascorbic acid

Question 35

The medical term Enema literally means

Answer 35

to inject

Question 36

The diagnostic term Dys/phonia acutally means:

Answer 36

faulty voice

Question 37

What is an inflammation of the ileum?

Answer 37

ileitis

Question 38

The diagnostic term bulimia literally means:

Answer 38

refers to/hungery

Question 39

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

Answer 39

200

Question 40

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

Answer 40

chronic regionaal ileitis

Question 41

The diagnostic term Dysentery literally means

Answer 41

faulty, difficult, and painful intestines

Question 42

How is shigellosis diagnosed?

Answer 42

isolating and identifying the Shigella bacterial organism in stool

Question 43

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

Answer 43

chloride

Question 44

The anatomical term Alimentary literally means:

Answer 44

to nourish

Question 45

Which mineral can be sourced from organ meats?

Answer 45

Copper

Question 46

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

Answer 46

skin/rough

Question 47

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

Answer 47

to scratch

Question 48

The diagnostic term Fistula refers to a:

Answer 48

pipe stem-like passageway

Question 49

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

Answer 49

mixed

Question 50

The diagnostic term IBS refers to:

Answer 50

painful intestines

Question 51

What is the inflammation of the rectum and anus?

Answer 51

proctitis

Question 52

The word part "cele" means:

Answer 52

a rupture, hernia or protrusion

Question 53

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

Answer 53

a twisting

Question 54

The word parts Ferro- and Sidero- mean:

Answer 54

iron

Question 55

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

Answer 55

gallbladder

Question 56

Which organ has both endocrine and digestive functions?

Answer 56

Pancreas

Question 57

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

Answer 57

faulty and painful/intestine/process of

Question 58

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

Answer 58

fat in the feces

Question 59

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

Answer 59

swallowing

Question 60

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

Answer 60

urine volume output and thirst

Question 61

There are _____ essential body nutrients.

Answer 61

six

Question 62

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

Answer 62

twisted

Question 63

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

Answer 63

hemorrhoids