Exam 5: Gastrointestinal System

The plural of plica is ____________________.

A benign growth that may occur in the intestines is a(n):

The healthcare term for cavities is:

Failure of the palate to close during embryonic development, creating an opening in the roof of the mouth, is known as:

A purulent discharge from the tissue surrounding the teeth is:

The medical term for inflammation of the gallbladder is ____________________.

A procedure using a contrast medium to image the gallbladder is called:

A test that measures the motor function of the esophagus is:

What is the abbreviation for the disorder characterized by inflammation of the lining of the intestine, bleeding, and diarrhea? ____________________

A backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus is called:

PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

Parotid, submandibular, and sublingual are all types of salivary glands.

The passage of bloody stools is termed hematochezia.

Inflammation of the rectum and anus is colitis.

The vermiform appendix dangles from the descending colon.

Yellowing of the skin and sclerae caused by elevated bilirubin levels is called:

The small, circular folds in the small intestine are rugae.

A patient with delayed bowel movements has difficulty with:

Villi are tiny projections in the small intestine.

A new opening for the colon to the abdominal wall is a colostomy.