Exam 11: Digestive System

The surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity is called

The creation of an artificial opening into the third portion of the small intestine is called a/an

A term that means incision into the abdominal cavity is

An artificial opening into the colon (through the abdominal wall) is called

A blood test to find blood that is present in the stool but can only be detected by chemical testing is

The gastroenterologist recommended that Fred have a vertical banded gastroplasty to surgically treat his morbid obesity. This type of surgery is referred to as

MATCHING -blind U-shaped pouch; first portion of the large intestine

Obstruction of the intestine, often due to failure of peristalsis, is

The creation of an artificial opening between the stomach and the jejunum is called