Exam 8: Digestive System

The term duodenal refers to what part of the intestine?

________ is excessive vomiting.

In the term amylase,the suffix -ase means :

Write the correct abbreviation for nausea and vomiting:

In the term halitosis,the root halit means :

Occult blood refers to bleeding that is:

The alimentary canal measures about ________ feet in adults.

The teeth with sharp cutting edges are:

The abbreviation for peptic ulcer disease is ________.

In the term diarrhea,the suffix -rrhea means :

The abbreviation for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is ________.

The tongue is made of smooth muscle.

The creation of a new opening into the colon is called:

Which organ detoxifies substances?

A disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine is called:

Write the correct abbreviation for chronic ulcerative colitis:

When the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus it is known as:

Write the correct meaning for TPN:

The ________ is the first portion of the small intestine.

In the term pilonidal,the combining form pil/o means :