Question 1

Which test detects the presence of occult (hidden) blood in feces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bilirubin 
B)  Serum panel 
C)  Parasite test 
D)  Stool guaiac 
E)  Endoscopy 
A)  Bilirubin 
B)  Serum panel 
C)  Parasite test 
D)  Stool guaiac 
E)  Endoscopy

Question 2

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-enlarged, twisted varicose vein in the rectal region

Accepted Answer

A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer 
A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

Question 3

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-gurgling noises that are audible at a distance caused by passage of gas through the intestine

Accepted Answer

A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer 
A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

Question 4

Proctoplasty is the surgical repair of the rectum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Surgical connection of two tubular structures is called

Accepted Answer

A)  colostomy. 
B)  obstipation. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  ileostomy. 
E)  anastomosis. 
A)  colostomy. 
B)  obstipation. 
C)  peristalsis. 
D)  ileostomy. 
E)  anastomosis.

Question 6

Use -iasis to build a word that means abnormal condition (produced by something specified) of gallstones:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use -iasis to build a word that...

Question 7

Build a word that means instrument to examine the esophagus:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means instrument to...

Question 8

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-yellow

Accepted Answer

A) appendic/o 
B) bucc/o 
C) chol/e 
D) cholangi/o 
E) cholecyst/o
F)choledoch/o
G)cirrh/o
H)col/o
I)duoden/o
J)enter/o
K)esophag/o
L)gastr/o
M)gingiv/o
N)gloss/o
O)hepat/o
P)ile/o
Q)jejun/o
R)labi/o
S)odont/o
T)or/o
U)pancreat/o
V)pharyng/o
W)proct/o
X)pylor/o
Y)sial/o
Z)sigmoid/o 
A) appendic/o 
B) bucc/o 
C) chol/e 
D) cholangi/o 
E) cholecyst/o
F)choledoch/o
G)cirrh/o
H)col/o
I)duoden/o
J)enter/o
K)esophag/o
L)gastr/o
M)gingiv/o
N)gloss/o
O)hepat/o
P)ile/o
Q)jejun/o
R)labi/o
S)odont/o
T)or/o
U)pancreat/o
V)pharyng/o
W)proct/o
X)pylor/o
Y)sial/o
Z)sigmoid/o

Question 9

Downward displacement of internal organs is called

Accepted Answer

A)  visceropexy. 
B)  Crohn's disease. 
C)  ascites. 
D)  visceroptosis. 
E)  borborygmus. 
A)  visceropexy. 
B)  Crohn's disease. 
C)  ascites. 
D)  visceroptosis. 
E)  borborygmus.

Question 10

The suffix -pepsia means

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexic. 
B)  eating, swallowing. 
C)  digestion. 
D)  meal. 
E)  appetite. 
A)  anorexic. 
B)  eating, swallowing. 
C)  digestion. 
D)  meal. 
E)  appetite.

Question 11

What instrument is used to perform a lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esophagoscope 
B)  Gastroscope 
C)  Colonoscope 
D)  Enteroscope 
E)  Duodenoscope 
A)  Esophagoscope 
B)  Gastroscope 
C)  Colonoscope 
D)  Enteroscope 
E)  Duodenoscope

Question 12

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract

Accepted Answer

A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer 
A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

Question 13

Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste are called

Accepted Answer

A)  rugae. 
B)  buccae. 
C)  papillae. 
D)  chyme. 
E)  stoma. 
A)  rugae. 
B)  buccae. 
C)  papillae. 
D)  chyme. 
E)  stoma.

Question 14

What is a life-threatening obstruction in which the bowel twists on itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volvulus 
B)  Intussusception 
C)  Ischemia 
D)  Peritonitis 
E)  Hernia 
A)  Volvulus 
B)  Intussusception 
C)  Ischemia 
D)  Peritonitis 
E)  Hernia

Question 15

Build a word that means enlargement of the liver:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means enlargement of...

Question 16

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis

Accepted Answer

A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer 
A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

Question 17

The terms congenital and strangulated are associated with the surgical procedure called

Accepted Answer

A)  anastomosis. 
B)  hemorrhoidectomy. 
C)  hernioplasty. 
D)  colostomy. 
E)  pyloromyotomy. 
A)  anastomosis. 
B)  hemorrhoidectomy. 
C)  hernioplasty. 
D)  colostomy. 
E)  pyloromyotomy.

Question 18

Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-expelling of air from a body orifice, especially from the anus

Accepted Answer

A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer 
A) anastomosis 
B) anorexia 
C) antacids 
D) antiemetics 
E) ascites
F)barium enema
G)barium swallow
H)borborygmus
I)cachexia
J)cholelithiasis
K)Crohn disease
L)deglutition
M)diverticulosis
N)dysentery
O)dyspepsia
P)endoscopy
Q)flatus
R)hemorrhoid
S)hernia
T)irritable bowel syndrome
U)jaundice
V)laxatives
W)melena
X)obstipation
Y)steatorrhea
Z)ulcer

Question 19

Gastroplasty is a type of surgery to treat

Accepted Answer

A)  polyps. 
B)  obstipation. 
C)  ruptures. 
D)  obesity. 
E)  infections. 
A)  polyps. 
B)  obstipation. 
C)  ruptures. 
D)  obesity. 
E)  infections.

Question 20

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-mouth

Accepted Answer

A) appendic/o 
B) bucc/o 
C) chol/e 
D) cholangi/o 
E) cholecyst/o
F)choledoch/o
G)cirrh/o
H)col/o
I)duoden/o
J)enter/o
K)esophag/o
L)gastr/o
M)gingiv/o
N)gloss/o
O)hepat/o
P)ile/o
Q)jejun/o
R)labi/o
S)odont/o
T)or/o
U)pancreat/o
V)pharyng/o
W)proct/o
X)pylor/o
Y)sial/o
Z)sigmoid/o 
A) appendic/o 
B) bucc/o 
C) chol/e 
D) cholangi/o 
E) cholecyst/o
F)choledoch/o
G)cirrh/o
H)col/o
I)duoden/o
J)enter/o
K)esophag/o
L)gastr/o
M)gingiv/o
N)gloss/o
O)hepat/o
P)ile/o
Q)jejun/o
R)labi/o
S)odont/o
T)or/o
U)pancreat/o
V)pharyng/o
W)proct/o
X)pylor/o
Y)sial/o
Z)sigmoid/o

Which test detects the presence of occult (hidden) blood in feces?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -enlarged, twisted varicose vein in the rectal region

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -gurgling noises that are audible at a distance caused by passage of gas through the intestine

Proctoplasty is the surgical repair of the rectum.

Surgical connection of two tubular structures is called

Use -iasis to build a word that means abnormal condition (produced by something specified) of gallstones:

Build a word that means instrument to examine the esophagus:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -yellow

Downward displacement of internal organs is called

The suffix -pepsia means

What instrument is used to perform a lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract

Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste are called

What is a life-threatening obstruction in which the bowel twists on itself?

Build a word that means enlargement of the liver:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis

The terms congenital and strangulated are associated with the surgical procedure called

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -expelling of air from a body orifice, especially from the anus

Gastroplasty is a type of surgery to treat

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -mouth

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

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Exam 6: Digestive System

Which test detects the presence of occult (hidden) blood in feces?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -enlarged, twisted varicose vein in the rectal region

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -gurgling noises that are audible at a distance caused by passage of gas through the intestine

Proctoplasty is the surgical repair of the rectum.

Surgical connection of two tubular structures is called

Use -iasis to build a word that means abnormal condition (produced by something specified) of gallstones:

Build a word that means instrument to examine the esophagus:

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -yellow

Downward displacement of internal organs is called

The suffix -pepsia means

What instrument is used to perform a lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy?

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -chronic inflammation, usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract

Surface elevations of the tongue that perceive taste are called

What is a life-threatening obstruction in which the bowel twists on itself?

Build a word that means enlargement of the liver:

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -yellowing of the skin caused by hepatitis

The terms congenital and strangulated are associated with the surgical procedure called

Match the medical terms with their definitions. -expelling of air from a body orifice, especially from the anus

Gastroplasty is a type of surgery to treat

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -mouth

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters