Exam 14: The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The medical assistant identifies which hepatitis as being transmitted through contact with contaminated blood? (Hint: Just list the letter.)

Identify the combining form pylor/o with its closest definition.

Identify the combining form proct/o with its closest definition.

On either side of the mouth are masses of lymphatic tissue called the ____________________ tonsils.

The cardiac sphincter prevents reflux into the ____________________.

Digestive enzymes convert __________.

A contagious liver disease is ____________________.

If the patient has tongue cancer, what type of procedure may occur?

Digestive enzymes convert proteins into ________________________________________.

An irritation of the intestinal tract with loose stools is called ____________________.

The healthcare provider explains to the patient that pepsin is an enzyme that aids in ___________ digestion.

Spasms in the gastrointestinal tract can be relieved with ____________________.

Identify the combining form steat/o with its closest definition.

Identify the combining form esophag/o with its closest definition.

The motions that help move the food along the alimentary canal are called ______________.

The taste buds are contained in small raised areas of the tongue called ____________________.

The fleshy sockets that hold the teeth are called the ____________________.

The patient has been diagnosed with sialadenitis. The medical assistant recognizes this is an inflammation of the ____________________ glands.

After chewing, swallowing or ____________________ takes place.

Identify the combining form labi/o with its closest definition.