Exam 9: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System

The inability to absorb fat or some other substance from the small intestine is known as _____ syndrome.

Intestinal obstructions are classified as _____ when there is some material blockage.

The worm-like shape of the appendix is located on the _____.

Polyps usually give no symptoms unless a malignancy develops.

Familial _____ is a hereditary disease in which numerous polyps develop in the intestinal tract.

Causes of _____ include heredity, poor dietary habits, inadequate fiber, overuse of laxatives, and lack of exercise.

The pain of regional enteritis resembles that of _____.

_____ are little pouches or sacs formed when the mucosal lining pushes through the underlying muscle layer of the intestinal wall.

Called candidiasis or _____, the fungal infection forms painless white patches in the mouth or throat.

Ulcerative colitis occurs primarily in _____.

In the absence of lipid enzymes from the pancreas, fat cannot be digested, resulting in greasy stools with a foul odor.

The typical symptoms of _____ include diarrhea with pus, blood, and mucus in the stool.

GERD may be caused by an incompetent pyloric sphincter.

_____, or cancer of the liver, is a rare primary malignancy of the liver with a high mortality rate.

_____ mainly affect alcoholics and those with cirrhosis of the liver.

A(n)_____ occurs when there is linking of two surfaces by fibrous scars.

Bleeding from an ulcer may appear as _____ or bloody vomitus.

_____ is the inability to eliminate feces from the colon.

Diverticular disease is most prevalent in nations where fiber consumption is lowest.

The pain of regional enteritis occurs in the _____ quadrant of the abdomen, where a tender mass may be felt.