Exam 5: Gastrointestinal System

The pancreas has exocrine and endocrine glands.

The procedure to correct an omphalocele is a:

Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is:

An abnormal condition of the lips is called:

The first part of the large intestine is the cecum.

Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called:

A fecal exam to test for microorganisms in the feces, such as worms, amebas, bacteria, and protozoa, is a ____________________.

Inflammation of the pancreas is called:

Hypoalimentation is the process of taking in more nutrients than the body needs.

An inguinal hernia is the same as a femoral hernia.

Inflammatory disease of the liver caused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of viruses is:

Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland?

Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of circulation is:

Another term for the lower esophageal sphincter is the pylorus.

The process of chewing is mastication.

The process of chewing is:

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums.

Inflammation of the rectum and anus is called:

The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is:

Periodontal disease is a pathologic condition of the tongue.