Question 1

Which is not true of pyorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Involves the gingiva 
B)  Involves the tissue that invests and supports the teeth 
C)  Is decay of the soft tissue inside the tooth 
D)  Is a periodontal disease 
A)  Involves the gingiva 
B)  Involves the tissue that invests and supports the teeth 
C)  Is decay of the soft tissue inside the tooth 
D)  Is a periodontal disease

Question 2

What is a jejunoileostomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incision of the jejunum and ileum 
B)  Formation of an opening between the jejunum and ileum 
C)  Endoscopic examination of the jejunum and ileum 
D)  Surgical removal of the jejunum and ileum 
A)  Incision of the jejunum and ileum 
B)  Formation of an opening between the jejunum and ileum 
C)  Endoscopic examination of the jejunum and ileum 
D)  Surgical removal of the jejunum and ileum

Question 3

Colic can mean all but one of the following.Which is not a definition of colic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pertaining to the large intestine 
B)  Any disease of the colon 
C)  Referring to the colon 
D)  Spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ,accompanied by pain 
A)  Pertaining to the large intestine 
B)  Any disease of the colon 
C)  Referring to the colon 
D)  Spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ,accompanied by pain

Question 4

Which of the following is the most significant sign of diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyperlipemia 
B)  Hyperinsulinism 
C)  Hyperamylosis 
D)  Hyperglycemia 
A)  Hyperlipemia 
B)  Hyperinsulinism 
C)  Hyperamylosis 
D)  Hyperglycemia

Question 5

What is the term for a cleft or a groove in an organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiatus 
B)  Adipsia 
C)  Fissure 
D)  Malocclusion 
A)  Hiatus 
B)  Adipsia 
C)  Fissure 
D)  Malocclusion

Question 6

Which is true of an esophagogastrostomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is examination of the esophagus and gastric juices. 
B)  It is examination of the esophagus and the stomach. 
C)  It is formation of a new opening between the stomach and the tube that leads to the stomach. 
D)  It is formation of a new opening between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. 
A)  It is examination of the esophagus and gastric juices. 
B)  It is examination of the esophagus and the stomach. 
C)  It is formation of a new opening between the stomach and the tube that leads to the stomach. 
D)  It is formation of a new opening between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine.

Question 7

What is the name of an enzyme that breaks down the type of sugar found in milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amylose 
B)  Amylase 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Lactase 
A)  Amylose 
B)  Amylase 
C)  Lactose 
D)  Lactase

Question 8

Which surgical procedure might be used in cases of carcinoma of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glossectomy 
B)  Glossoplegia 
C)  Linguoplacement 
D)  Periodontal surgery 
A)  Glossectomy 
B)  Glossoplegia 
C)  Linguoplacement 
D)  Periodontal surgery

Question 9

Which statement is true of esophageal achalasia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is caused by failure of lower esophageal muscles to relax. 
B)  It is caused by a weak cardiac sphincter,leading to repeated episodes of reflux. 
C)  The esophagus ends in a blind pouch. 
D)  The major feature of this disorder is enlarged and swollen veins. 
A)  It is caused by failure of lower esophageal muscles to relax. 
B)  It is caused by a weak cardiac sphincter,leading to repeated episodes of reflux. 
C)  The esophagus ends in a blind pouch. 
D)  The major feature of this disorder is enlarged and swollen veins.

Question 10

Which term means the prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an immediately joining part?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adhesion 
B)  Intussusception 
C)  Occlusion 
D)  Volvulus 
A)  Adhesion 
B)  Intussusception 
C)  Occlusion 
D)  Volvulus

Question 11

Write one word for the following.
-Vomiting ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write one word for the following.
-Vomiting ____________________...

Question 12

Which term means surgical removal of loose and diseased gum tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheilectomy 
B)  Cheilotomy 
C)  Gingivectomy 
D)  Gingivotomy 
A)  Cheilectomy 
B)  Cheilotomy 
C)  Gingivectomy 
D)  Gingivotomy

Question 13

What is inflamed in stomatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stomach 
B)  Intestine 
C)  Mouth 
D)  Gums 
A)  Stomach 
B)  Intestine 
C)  Mouth 
D)  Gums

Question 14

Which term means a burning sensation of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheilosis 
B)  Dentilingual 
C)  Gingivoglossitis 
D)  Glossopyrosis 
A)  Cheilosis 
B)  Dentilingual 
C)  Gingivoglossitis 
D)  Glossopyrosis

Question 15

Which of the following is an instrument designed for passage into the stomach to permit examination of its interior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrotome 
B)  Gastroscope 
C)  Gastric lavage 
D)  Gastrometer 
A)  Gastrotome 
B)  Gastroscope 
C)  Gastric lavage 
D)  Gastrometer

Question 16

What is meant by esophagectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excision of a segment or all of the esophagus 
B)  Incision into the muscle of the lower part of the esophagus 
C)  Surgical anastomosis of the esophagus with another organ 
D)  Surgically stretching the lower part of the esophageal sphincter 
A)  Excision of a segment or all of the esophagus 
B)  Incision into the muscle of the lower part of the esophagus 
C)  Surgical anastomosis of the esophagus with another organ 
D)  Surgically stretching the lower part of the esophageal sphincter

Question 17

Which of the following would most likely result from canker sores of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysphagia 
B)  Proteinuria 
C)  Polydipsia 
D)  Hematemesis 
A)  Dysphagia 
B)  Proteinuria 
C)  Polydipsia 
D)  Hematemesis

Question 18

Which of the following is incision of the duodenum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duodenectomy 
B)  Duodenoscopy 
C)  Duodenostomy 
D)  Duodenotomy 
A)  Duodenectomy 
B)  Duodenoscopy 
C)  Duodenostomy 
D)  Duodenotomy

Question 19

What is the term for inflammation of a salivary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lymphadenitis 
B)  Glossopharyngitis 
C)  Choledochitis 
D)  Sialadenitis 
A)  Lymphadenitis 
B)  Glossopharyngitis 
C)  Choledochitis 
D)  Sialadenitis

Question 20

Which term means a deficiency of fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoinsulinism 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Lipopenia 
D)  Amylopenia 
A)  Hypoinsulinism 
B)  Hypoglycemia 
C)  Lipopenia 
D)  Amylopenia

Which is not true of pyorrhea?

What is a jejunoileostomy?

Colic can mean all but one of the following.Which is not a definition of colic?

Which of the following is the most significant sign of diabetes mellitus?

What is the term for a cleft or a groove in an organ?

Which is true of an esophagogastrostomy?

What is the name of an enzyme that breaks down the type of sugar found in milk?

Which surgical procedure might be used in cases of carcinoma of the tongue?

Which statement is true of esophageal achalasia?

Which term means the prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an immediately joining part?

Write one word for the following. -Vomiting ____________________

Which term means surgical removal of loose and diseased gum tissue?

What is inflamed in stomatitis?

Which term means a burning sensation of the tongue?

Which of the following is an instrument designed for passage into the stomach to permit examination of its interior?

What is meant by esophagectomy?

Which of the following would most likely result from canker sores of the mouth?

Which of the following is incision of the duodenum?

What is the term for inflammation of a salivary gland?

Which term means a deficiency of fats?

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Exam 7: Digestive System

Which is not true of pyorrhea?

What is a jejunoileostomy?

Colic can mean all but one of the following.Which is not a definition of colic?

Which of the following is the most significant sign of diabetes mellitus?

What is the term for a cleft or a groove in an organ?

Which is true of an esophagogastrostomy?

What is the name of an enzyme that breaks down the type of sugar found in milk?

Which surgical procedure might be used in cases of carcinoma of the tongue?

Which statement is true of esophageal achalasia?

Which term means the prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of an immediately joining part?

Write one word for the following. -Vomiting ____________________

Which term means surgical removal of loose and diseased gum tissue?

What is inflamed in stomatitis?

Which term means a burning sensation of the tongue?

Which of the following is an instrument designed for passage into the stomach to permit examination of its interior?

What is meant by esophagectomy?

Which of the following would most likely result from canker sores of the mouth?

Which of the following is incision of the duodenum?

What is the term for inflammation of a salivary gland?

Which term means a deficiency of fats?

Building Medical Terms Starting With Medical Specialties

Diseases and Disorders: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Terms

Organization of the Body

Body Fluids

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System: Special Sense Organs

Integumentary System

Endocrine System

Filters