Module 6: The Digestive System

Question 1

Gastr-

Answer 1

Stomach

Question 2

Enter-

Answer 2

Intestines

Question 3

-logy

Answer 3

Study of

Question 4

Gastroenterology

Answer 4

Study of the stomach

Question 5

Cyst

Answer 5

Bladder

Question 6

Hepat-

Answer 6

Liver

Question 7

Lapar-

Answer 7

Abdominal wall

Question 8

Or-

Answer 8

Mouth

Question 9

Proct-

Answer 9

Anus/rectum

Question 10

Cholecystectomy

Answer 10

Excision of the gall bladder

Question 11

Enterology

Answer 11

Study of the intestines

Question 12

Gastritis

Answer 12

Inflammation of the stomach

Question 13

Hepatomegaly

Answer 13

Enlarged liver

Question 14

Laparotomy

Answer 14

Incision into abdomen

Question 15

Oral

Answer 15

Pertaining to the mouth

Question 16

Proctology

Answer 16

Study of the anus/rectum

Question 17

Col-

Answer 17

Colon

Question 18

Duoden-

Answer 18

Duodenum

Question 19

Oesophag-

Answer 19

Oesophagus

Question 20

Ile-

Answer 20

Ileum

Question 21

Jejun

Answer 21

Jejunum

Question 22

Pancreat

Answer 22

Pancreas

Question 23

Pharyng

Answer 23

Pharynx

Question 24

Ileum

Answer 24

Final section of the small intestine which helps to digest food coming from the stomach

Question 25

Jejunum

Answer 25

The part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum

Question 26

Duodenum

Answer 26

First part of the small intestine. Located between the stomach and jejunum. Where foods mix with bile from the gallbladder and digestive juices from the pancreas.

Question 27

Abdominocentesis

Answer 27

Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen

Question 28

Cholecystectomy

Answer 28

Removal of the gallbladder

Question 29

Cholecystitis

Answer 29

Inflammation of the gallbladder

Question 30

Cholelithiasis

Answer 30

(abnormal condition of) gall stones

Question 31

Cystitis

Answer 31

Inflammation of the bladder

Question 32

Gastritis

Answer 32

Inflammation of the stomach

Question 33

Gastrectomy

Answer 33

Excision of the stomach

Question 34

Laparotomy

Answer 34

Cutting into the stomach

Question 35

Lithotripsy

Answer 35

Crushing stones

Question 36

Cirrhosis

Answer 36

Chronic disease of liver- degeneration of liver cells

Question 37

Crohn's disease

Answer 37

Inflammation of the terminal part of the ileum

Question 38

Diarrhoea

Answer 38

Flow/discharge (the flow of loose stools)

Question 39

Diverticulosis

Answer 39

(abnormal condition of) small sacs in wall of intestine

Question 40

Dysphagia

Answer 40

Difficulty/painful swallowing

Question 41

Haematemesis

Answer 41

Vomiting blood

Question 42

Jaundice

Answer 42

Yellow colouration of the skin

Question 43

Melaena

Answer 43

Black, tarry stools (indication of gastric bleeding)

Question 44

Steatorrhoea

Answer 44

Pale, fatty stools

Question 45

Ulcerative colitis

Answer 45

Inflammation of the colon

Question 46

Gastralgia

Answer 46

Condition of pain in the stomach

Question 47

Cheiloplasty

Answer 47

Repair of the lip

Question 48

Cheilorrhaphy

Answer 48

Suture of the lip

Question 49

Enterocele

Answer 49

Swelling of the intestine

Question 50

GU

Answer 50

Gastric Ulcer

Question 51

DU

Answer 51

Duodenal Ulcer