Chapter 4: GI Tract Terminology

Question 1

Incisors _____.
Canines have a _____ function.
Premolars have a _____ and _____ function.
Molars have a _____ function.

Answer 1

Cut
Tearing
Tearing and grinding
Grinding

Question 2

What is deciduous dentition?

Answer 2

Temporary arrangement of the teeth

Ex: puppy teeth

Question 3

Localized collection of pus

Answer 3

Abscess

Question 4

Grinding of teeth; common in cattle

Answer 4

Bruxism

Question 5

Dental tartar, mineralized plaque that forms on the teeth

Answer 5

Dental calculus

Question 6

Tooth decay

Answer 6

Dental Caries

Question 7

Benign tumor arising from periodontal mucous membranes

Answer 7

Epulis

Question 8

Excessive development of gums due to increased cell #s

Answer 8

Gingival hyperplasia

Question 9

Abnormal position of teeth that results in faulty meeting of the teeth or jaws

Answer 9

Malocclusion

Question 10

Relation of the teeth of both jaws during functional activity

Answer 10

Occlusion

Question 11

Abnormal tube-like passageway between the mouth and nose

Answer 11

Oronasal fistula

Question 12

Roof of the mouth

Answer 12

Palate

Question 13

Cleft palate

Answer 13

Palatoschisis

Question 14

Small, raised bumps on the tongue containing taste buds

Answer 14

Papillae

Question 15

Inflammation and degeneration of the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth (bone and gums)

Answer 15

Periodontal disease or pyorrhea

Question 16

Collection of bacteria, salivary products and WBCs that adheres to the surface of the tooth

Answer 16

Plaque

Question 17

Ridges on the hard palate and lining the stomach to increase surface area for absorption and secretion

Answer 17

Rugae

Question 18

The 3 glands around the mouth that secrete saliva

Answer 18

Parotid, sublingual and mandibular

Question 19

Collection of saliva that has leaked out from damaged salivary glands causing masses in the mouth

Answer 19

Salivary mucocele

Question 20

Throat

Answer 20

Pharynx

Question 21

Wave-like contractions to move the food

Answer 21

Peristalsis

Question 22

Valve that food enters the stomach through

Answer 22

Cardiac sphincter

Question 23

Valve that food exits the stomach from

Answer 23

Pyloric sphincter

Question 24

Largest compartment of ruminant stomach where fermentation takes place

Answer 24

Rumen

Question 25

Process of breaking down organic compounds into simpler substances

Answer 25

Fermentation

Question 26

Honeycomb; smaller food particles are collected to be transferred to the omasum

Answer 26

Reticulum

Question 27

Smallest; packed papillae for grinding

Answer 27

Omasum

Question 28

"Stomach", digestive enzymes and HCL to break down food

Answer 28

Abomasum

Question 29

GI Tract also known as

Answer 29

Alimentary tract

Question 30

Breakdown of large fat globules into smaller globules

Answer 30

Emulsification

Question 31

Inability to relax the smooth muscles of GI tract

Answer 31

Achalasia

Question 32

Substance administered orally after accidental ingestion of a toxic substance

Answer 32

Activated charcoal

Question 33

Inflammation of the anal sacs

Answer 33

Anal sacculitis

Question 34

Surgical connection between two tubes

Answer 34

Anastosmosis

Question 35

Substance given to counteract vomiting

Answer 35

Antiemetic

Question 36

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

Answer 36

Ascites

Question 37

Closure of a normal body opening

Answer 37

Atresia

Question 38

Rumbling noises caused by the movement of gas or fluid through the GI tract

Answer 38

Borborygmus

Question 39

General ill health and malnutrition

Answer 39

Cachexia

Question 40

Degenerative disease in which the liver cells are replaced with scar tissue

Answer 40

Cirrhosis

Question 41

Acute abdominal pain

Answer 41

Colic

Question 42

Vomiting

Answer 42

Emesis

Question 43

Substance given to produce vomiting

Answer 43

Emetic

Question 44

Belch

Answer 44

Eructation

Question 45

Commonly called bloat; when the stomach expands with air and twists on itself

Answer 45

Gastric dilatation volvulus

Question 46

Forced feeding

Answer 46

Gavage

Question 47

When the cause of the disease is neither known or understood

Answer 47

Idiopathic

Question 48

Failure of peristalsis with obstruction of the intestines

Answer 48

Ileus

Question 49

A vague feeling of bodily discomfort

Answer 49

Malaise

Question 50

Black tarry stool

Answer 50

Melena

Question 51

Eating or licking abnormal substances; a depraved appetite

Answer 51

Pica

Question 52

Air in the colon

Answer 52

Pneumocolon

Question 53

Blood vessels bypass the liver and the blood is not detoxified

Answer 53

Portosystemic shunt

Question 54

To bypass or divert

Answer 54

Shunt

Question 55

Stopping or controlling

Answer 55

Stasis

Question 56

Fat in feces

Answer 56

Steatorrhea

Question 57

Tightening, narrowing or stricture

Answer 57

Stenosis

Question 58

Incised opening that is kept open for drainage and other purposes

Answer 58

Stoma

Question 59

Painful straining at defecation and urination

Answer 59

Tenesmus

Question 60

Axial twist

Answer 60

Torsion

Question 61

Hairball

Answer 61

Trichobezoar

Question 62

Twisting on itself

Answer 62

Volvulus