Question 1

____________________ is weakening of the colon wall, leading to formation of a pouch and causing infection or abscesses if fecal material is trapped.

Accepted Answer

Diverticulitis

Question 2

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What are some problems associated with sulfite?

Accepted Answer

Sulfite is a preservative ingredient, and some people are sensitive to it. These individuals experience headache, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea about 10 minutes after ingesting sulfite.

Question 3

_________________________ is a birth defect in which a constricted pyloric sphincter does not allow food to pass easily into the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

Pyloric stenosis

Question 4

Halitosis is a disorder of the digestive system that causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammation of the stomach lining 
B)  Frequent heartburn or chest pain 
C)  Bad breath 
D)  A painful burning sensation in the esophagus 
E)  Painful dilated veins in the lower rectum or anus 
A)  Inflammation of the stomach lining 
B)  Frequent heartburn or chest pain 
C)  Bad breath 
D)  A painful burning sensation in the esophagus 
E)  Painful dilated veins in the lower rectum or anus

Question 5

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-Describe the functions of the liver.

Accepted Answer

The liver has many important functions i

Question 6

What are some effects of bulimia on the body?

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa, often simply called bul

Question 7

The _________________________ controls the flow of chyme into the intestines.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________________________ controls the flow of chyme...

Question 8

A cholecystectomy, with regard to the digestive system, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Removal of the gallbladder 
B)  Surgical puncture into the colon 
C)  Inflammation of the intestines 
D)  Incision into the abdomen 
E)  Examination of the rectum 
A)  Removal of the gallbladder 
B)  Surgical puncture into the colon 
C)  Inflammation of the intestines 
D)  Incision into the abdomen 
E)  Examination of the rectum

Question 9

Gastritis is a disorder of the digestive system that causes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammation of the stomach lining 
B)  Frequent heartburn 
C)  Chest pain 
D)  A painful burning sensation in the esophagus 
E)  Painful dilated veins in the lower rectum or anus 
A)  Inflammation of the stomach lining 
B)  Frequent heartburn 
C)  Chest pain 
D)  A painful burning sensation in the esophagus 
E)  Painful dilated veins in the lower rectum or anus

Question 10

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What are the five types of assessment performed on the gastrointestinal system?

Accepted Answer

The five types of assessment c

Question 11

The percentage of overweight people in the United States is higher than:

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  35% 
C)  540% 
D)  50% 
E)  60% 
A)  20% 
B)  35% 
C)  540% 
D)  50% 
E)  60%

Question 12

____________________ may be a mild, acute, or chronic condition resulting from gallstone blockage, disease, injury, or alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ may be a mild, acute, or...

Question 13

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible.
-What consequences are associated with eating raw meat?

Accepted Answer

Eating raw meat is a serious h

Question 14

Compare and contrast the effects of anorexia and bulimia on the body's digestive system.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia and bulimia are both eating dis

Question 15

____________________ is an inflammation of the gallbladder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an inflammation of the gallbladder....

Question 16

The digestive process includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Transportation of food and wastes 
B)  Physical and chemical breakdown of food 
C)  Absorption of digested food 
D)  Final elimination of wastes 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Transportation of food and wastes 
B)  Physical and chemical breakdown of food 
C)  Absorption of digested food 
D)  Final elimination of wastes 
E)  All of the above

Question 17

____________________ is an inflammation of the abdominal cavity caused by bacteria.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an inflammation of the abdominal...

Question 18

The ____________________ is a small piece of tissue that closes off the trachea to prevent food and moisture from entering the respiratory tract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a small piece of...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: Bolus
Mastication
Villus
Chyme
Cholecystectomy
Flatulence
Alactasia
Peristalsis
Endoscopy
Deglutition

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Surgical removal of the gallbladder and The is...

Question 20

A hemorrhoid is a disorder of the digestive system that causes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inflammation of the stomach lining 
B)  Frequent heartburn or chest pain 
C)  Bad breath 
D)  A painful burning sensation in the esophagus 
E)  Painful dilated veins in the lower rectum or anus 
A)  Inflammation of the stomach lining 
B)  Frequent heartburn or chest pain 
C)  Bad breath 
D)  A painful burning sensation in the esophagus 
E)  Painful dilated veins in the lower rectum or anus

Exam 16: Digestive System

____________________ is weakening of the colon wall, leading to formation of a pouch and causing infection or abscesses if fecal material is trapped.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What are some problems associated with sulfite?

_________________________ is a birth defect in which a constricted pyloric sphincter does not allow food to pass easily into the small intestine.

Halitosis is a disorder of the digestive system that causes:

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -Describe the functions of the liver.

What are some effects of bulimia on the body?

The _________________________ controls the flow of chyme into the intestines.

A cholecystectomy, with regard to the digestive system, is:

Gastritis is a disorder of the digestive system that causes all of the following except:

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What are the five types of assessment performed on the gastrointestinal system?

The percentage of overweight people in the United States is higher than:

____________________ may be a mild, acute, or chronic condition resulting from gallstone blockage, disease, injury, or alcoholism.

Using two or three sentences, answer the following questions as concisely as possible. -What consequences are associated with eating raw meat?

Compare and contrast the effects of anorexia and bulimia on the body's digestive system.

____________________ is an inflammation of the gallbladder.

The digestive process includes:

____________________ is an inflammation of the abdominal cavity caused by bacteria.

The ____________________ is a small piece of tissue that closes off the trachea to prevent food and moisture from entering the respiratory tract.

A hemorrhoid is a disorder of the digestive system that causes:

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