Exam 3: Gastroenterology /Gastrointestinal System

The combining form hemat/o-,as in the word hematemesis,means "________."

The primary accented syllable in the word peristalsis (pair-ih-stal-sis)is PAIR.

The esophagus is a flexible tube that connects the ________.

A temporary stopping of peristalsis following surgery is known as a postoperative ileus.

The sight,smell,and taste of food cause the salivary glands to release ________ into the mouth.

What is the treatment for adhesions of the intestines?

The enzyme gastrin is secreted by the stomach.

Cirrhosis is a disease that affects the colon.

Severe,unrelieved constipation is known as ________.

The presence of chyme in the duodenum causes the ________.

Hepatomegaly is a/an ________.

When the intestine twists,forming an obstruction that prevents the passage of food,this is a/an ________.

The combining form orex/o-,as in the word anorexia,means "________."

The primary accented syllable in the word colonoscopy (koh-lon-aw-skoh-pee)is LON.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the ________.

Because of the definition of the combining form found in gastrin,we know that it is a hormone produced in the ________.

The combining form celi/o- means "________."

A peptic ulcer can occur in all of these places EXCEPT the ________.

All of these combining forms mean "abdomen" EXCEPT ________.

The ________ is a long,thin pouch on the exterior wall of the cecum.