CH19 Vocab

Question 1

An acute inflammation of the peritoneum

Answer 1

Peritonitis

Question 2

all traces of pulp tissue are removed from the pulp cavity and root canals of a badly diseased tooth

Answer 2

Root canal therapy

Question 3

Stomach contents can back up (reflux) into the lower esophagus

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GERD

Question 4

Forcible expulsion of the contents of the upper GI tract through the mouth

Answer 4

Vomiting

Question 5

fatal disease affecting people over 50 years of age of the pancreatic

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Pancreatic cancer

Question 6

crystallized components of bile; cause obstruction to bile flow

Answer 6

Gallstones

Question 7

Shock-wave therapy that smashes the gallstones into small particles

Answer 7

Lithotripsy

Question 8

the removal of the gallbladder and its contents

Answer 8

Cholecystectomy

Question 9

Undigested lactose in chyme retains fluid in the feces

Answer 9

Lactose intolerance

Question 10

Slow-developing benign growths that arise from the mucosa of the large intestine

Answer 10

Polyps in the colon

Question 11

An increase in the frequency, volume, and fluid content of the feces caused by increased motility of and decreased absorption by the intestines

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Diarrhea

Question 12

Infrequent or difficult defecation caused by decreased motility of the intestines

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Constipation

Question 13

The medical speciality that deals with the structure, function, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestines

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Gastroenterology

Question 14

Indigestible plant substances found in fruit, veggies, beans, grains

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Dietary fiber

Question 15

Structural parts of plants that do not dissolve in water

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Insoluble fiber

Question 16

dissolves in water; forms gel that slows passage thru tract

Answer 16

Soluble fiber

Question 17

Tooth decay (demineralization of enamel and dentin)

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Dental caries

Question 18

Conditions characterized by inflammation and degeneration gums, bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum

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Periodontal disease

Question 19

5-10% of the U.S. population develop this

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PUD

Question 20

A craterlike lesion in a membrane

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Ulcer

Question 21

Ulcers developed in areas of GI tract exposed to acidic gastric juice

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Peptic ulcer

Question 22

Inflammation of the appendix

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Appendicitis

Question 23

Amount deadliest of cancers; caused by inherited disposition, alcohol, animal fat & protein

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Colorectal cancer

Question 24

Development of saclike outpouchings of the wall of the colon

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Diverticulosis

Question 25

Inflammation associated with diverticulosis

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Diverticulitis

Question 26

Inflammation of the liver caused by drugs, viruses and chemicals

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Hepatitis

Question 27

Spread by fecal contamination (fecal-oral route); not lasting damage

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Hepatitis A

Question 28

Spread by sexual contact and contaminated syringes/transfusion equipment; saliva or tears

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Hepatitis B

Question 29

Spread by blood transfusions; can cause liver cancer and cirrhosis

Answer 29

Hepatitis C

Question 30

Spread like B; person must have B to contract

Answer 30

Hepatitis D

Question 31

Spread like A; very death rate in pregnant women

Answer 31

Hepatitis E

Question 32

Chronic disorder by self induced weight loss, negative perception of body image, and physiological changes from nutrition depletion

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Anorexia nervosa

Question 33

A disorder characterized by overreacting at least twice a week followed by self inducing vomiting, vigorous exercise

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Bulimia

Question 34

Painful ulcer on the mucous membrane of the mouth; females > males

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Canker sore

Question 35

Autoimmune inflammation of the gallbladder

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Cholecystitis

Question 36

Distorted or scarred liver as a result of hepatitis, alcoholism, chemicals, parasites

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Cirrhosis

Question 37

Diversion of the fecal stream through an opening in the colon; surgical "stoma"

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Colostomy

Question 38

Disorder that exists in two forms: Crohn's or ulcerative colitis

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Inflammatory bowel disease

Question 39

Inflammation of the GI tract that may extend from the mucosa through the serosa

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Crohn's disease

Question 40

Inflammation of the mucosa of the GI tract; large intestine and rectal bleeding

Answer 40

Ulcerative colitis

Question 41

Disease of the entire GI tract; reacts to stress by developing symptoms associated with diarrhea or constipation

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Irritable bowel syndrome

Question 42

Condition in which the surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth fit together poorly

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Malocclusion

Question 43

Discomfort characterized by a loss of appetite and sensation of impending vomit

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Nausea

Question 44

Infectious disease of the GI tract resulting in loose, urgent bowel movements

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Traveler's diarrhea