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Match each definition with the correct word part.
a. anus, ring b. bile, gall
c. colon d. gallbladder
e. vomiting

1. an/o
ANSWER: a

2. -emesis
ANSWER: e

3. chol/e
ANSWER: b

4. cholecyst/o
ANSWER: d

5. col/o
ANSWER: c

Match each definition with the correct word part.

a. esophagus
b. liver
c. presence of stones
d. small intestine
e. stomach, belly

6. enter/o
ANSWER: d

7. esophag/o
ANSWER: a

8. gastr/o
ANSWER: e

9. hepat/o
ANSWER: b

10. -lithiasis
ANSWER: c

Match each definition with the correct word part.

a. anus and rectum
b. digestion
c. rectum, straight
d. sigmoid colon
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e. eating, swallowing

11. -phagia
ANSWER: e

12. -pepsia
ANSWER: b

13. proct/o
ANSWER: a

14. rect/o
ANSWER: c

15. sigmoid/o
ANSWER: d

Match each definition with the correct term.

a. acute infection of the bile duct
b. inflammation of the gallbladder
c. surgical creation of an opening between the colon and the body surface
d. surgical removal of the gallbladder
e. the presence of gallstones

16. cholangitis
ANSWER: a

17. colostomy
ANSWER: c

18. cholecystectomy
ANSWER: d

19. cholecystitis
ANSWER: b

20. cholelithiasis
ANSWER: e

Match each definition with the correct term.

a. also known as indigestion
b. inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth
c. difficulty in swallowing
d. inflammation of diverticula
e. the presence of an abnormal number of diverticula

21. diverticulitis
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ANSWER: d

22. diverticulosis
ANSWER: e

23. dyspepsia
ANSWER: a

24. dysphagia
ANSWER: c

25. stomatitis
ANSWER: b

Match each definition with the correct term.

a. placement of solution into the rectum and colon for emptying
b. professional cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and calculus
c. excessive accumulation of body fat
d. medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
e. physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

26. enema
ANSWER: a

27. bariatrics
ANSWER: d

28. dental prophylaxis

ANSWER: b

29. cachexia
ANSWER: e

30. obesity
ANSWER: c

Match each definition with the correct term.

a. sores that affect the mucous membranes of the digestive system
b. inflammation of the liver
c. mushroom-like growth from the surface of a mucous membrane
d. intestinal infection caused by food contaminated with feces
e. rumbling noise caused by intestinal gas

31. borborygmus
ANSWER: e

32. peptic ulcers

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ANSWER: a

33. polyp
ANSWER: c

34. hepatitis
ANSWER: b

35. salmonellosis
ANSWER: d

36. The condition known as ____________________ is the lack of adequate saliva.

ANSWER: xerostomia

37. An abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is known as ____________________.
ANSWER: ascites

38. A radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium is known as ____________________.
ANSWER: cholangiography

39. A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to prevent or stop vomiting.

ANSWER: antiemetic

40. ____________________ disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the
colon.
ANSWER: Crohn’s

41. A/An ____________________ is the examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum through a
specialized endoscope.
ANSWER: esophagogastroduodenoscopy

42. The condition in which there is twisting of the intestine on itself that causes an obstruction is known as
____________________.
ANSWER: volvulus

43. The term ____________________ describes an abnormal, white lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the
cheek.
ANSWER: leukoplakia

44. ____________________ is the act of belching or raising gas orally from the stomach.
ANSWER: Eructation

45. A/An ____________________ is an incision into the common bile duct for the removal of gallstones.
ANSWER: choledocholithotomy

46. The return of swallowed food into the mouth is known as ____________________.
ANSWER: regurgitation

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47. ____________________ is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring.
ANSWER: Cirrhosis

48. The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ____________________.
ANSWER: peristalsis

49. A/An ____________________ is a protrusion of part of the stomach upward into the chest through an opening in the
diaphragm.
ANSWER: hiatal hernia

50. The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as ____________________.

ANSWER: palatoplasty

51. ____________________ is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking.

ANSWER: Aerophagia

52. A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a ____________________.
ANSWER: proctologist

53. ____________________ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing
gluten.
ANSWER: Celiac

54. Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by abnormal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is known as
____________________.
ANSWER: jaundice

55. A/An ____________________ is the establishment of an anastomosis between the upper portion of the stomach and
the duodenum.
ANSWER: gastroduodenostomy

56. The condition of weighing two or three times, or more, than the ideal weight is known as ____________________.
ANSWER: morbid obesity

57. A/An ____________________ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and
possibly a portion of the descending colon.
ANSWER: sigmoidoscopy

58. The term ____________________ describes extreme, persistent vomiting.

ANSWER: hyperemesis

59. ____________________ is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach.
ANSWER: Nasogastric intubation

60. The term ____________________ describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or
radiation associated with the treatment of oral cancer.
ANSWER: trismus

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61. The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as
____________________.
ANSWER: melena

62. A/An ____________________ is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures.
ANSWER: anastomosis

63. ____________________ is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation causing ulcers and irritation in
the rectum and large intestine.
ANSWER: Ulcerative colitis

64. A/An ____________________ hernia is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower
abdominal wall or groin.
ANSWER: inguinal

65. Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the interior of the esophagus are known as ____________________.
ANSWER: esophageal varices

66. The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the small intestine.

ANSWER: enteritis

67. Commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, the medical term for this condition is ____________________.
ANSWER: herpes labialis

68. ____________________ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the
esophagus.
ANSWER: Gastroesophageal reflux

69. The term ____________________ means the vomiting of blood.

ANSWER: hematemesis

70. The condition known as ____________________ is a disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the
corners of the mouth.
ANSWER: cheilosis

71. A/An ____________________ is the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the
cecum.
ANSWER: colonoscopy

72. The term ____________________ describes the partial or complete blockage of the intestine caused by the complete
stopping of intestinal peristalsis.
ANSWER: ileus

73. A/An ____________________ tube is a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach.
ANSWER: gastrostomy

74. A/An ____________________ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools.
ANSWER: Hemoccult
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75. Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth.
ANSWER: aphthous

76. The _____ is the fourth part of the colon that joins the rectum.
a. descending colon
b. sigmoid colon
c. ascending colon
d. transverse colon
ANSWER: b

77. Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease?

a. gingivitis
b. dental calculus
c. dental caries
d. edentulous
ANSWER: a

78. _____ is also known as bad breath.

a. Flatulence
b. Malocclusion
c. Halitosis
d. Pyrosis
ANSWER: c

79. The term _____ is used to describe any disease of the mouth due to a fungus.
a. oral thrush
b. stomatomycosis
c. bruxism
d. eosinophillic esophagitis
ANSWER: b

80. Which structure secretes bile?

a. gallbladder
b. liver
c. pancreas
d. stomach
ANSWER: b

81. The _____ is the last and longest portion of the small intestine.
a. cecum
b. duodenum
c. ileum
d. jejunum
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ANSWER: c

82. The _____ is the ring-like muscle at the base of the stomach that controls the flow of partially digested food from the
stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.
a. lower esophageal sphincter
b. pyloric sphincter
c. anus
d. ileocecal sphincter
ANSWER: b

83. A _____ is a small pouch, or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon.
a. diverticulosis
b. diverticulitis
c. diverticulum
d. strangulated hernia
ANSWER: c

84. Which term is the telescoping of one part of the small intestine into the opening of an immediately adjacent part?
a. volvulus
b. intussusception
c. strangulated hernia
d. intestinal obstruction
ANSWER: b

85. A _____ is the surgical fixation of a prolapsed rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ.
a. proctopexy
b. colectomy
c. rectocele
d. hemorrhoid
ANSWER: a

86. Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?
a. metabolism
b. anabolism
c. catabolism
d. absorption
ANSWER: c

87. The condition of involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep is known as _____.
a. bruxism
b. trismus
c. stomatitis
d. malocclusion
ANSWER: a
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88. A/An _____ is a surgical incision into the colon.

a. colostomy
b. colectomy
c. colotomy
d. chyme
ANSWER: c

89. Which term refers to a dental specialist who prevents or corrects malocclusion of the teeth and related facial
structures?
a. dentist
b. orthodontist
c. periodontist
d. oral or maxillofacial surgeon
ANSWER: b

90. _____ is a common condition of unknown cause with symptoms such as cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, and/or
diarrhea.
a. Inflammatory bowel disease
b. Irritable bowel syndrome
c. Ischemic colitis
d. Dysentery
ANSWER: b

91. Which term is also known as vomiting?

a. nausea
b. hematemesis
c. regurgitation
d. emesis
ANSWER: d

92. Which term refers to a radiographic procedure to examine the digestive system using a barium swallow?
a. abdominal computed tomography
b. abdominal ultrasound
c. upper GI series
d. stool sample
ANSWER: c

93. The presence of bright red blood in the stool is known as _____.
a. melena
b. hematochezia
c. steatorrhea
d. hematemesis
ANSWER: b
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94. Which term refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol?
a. nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
b. nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
c. hepatitis
d. cirrhosis
ANSWER: b

95. Which type of hepatitis is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?
a. hepatitis A
b. hepatitis B
c. hepatitis C
d. nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
ANSWER: a

96. Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?
a. ileectomy
b. diverticulectomy
c. gastrectomy
d. colectomy
ANSWER: c

97. Which type of medication is given to relieve the discomfort of pyrosis or to help peptic ulcers heal?
a. proton pump inhibitors
b. antacids
c. laxatives
d. oral rehydration therapy
ANSWER: b

98. _____ is a bacterial infection common to older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, typically following the
use of antibiotics that wipe out competing bacteria.
a. Clostridium difficile
b. Dysentery
c. E. coli
d. Salmonellosis
ANSWER: a

99. A/An _____ occurs when a portion of the intestine is constricted inside a hernia, cutting off its blood supply.
a. ischemic colitis
b. intestinal obstruction
c. inflammatory bowel disease
d. strangulated hernia
ANSWER: d

100. Which term is also known as a harelip?

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a. cleft palate
b. cleft lip
c. Barrett’s esophagus
d. acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
ANSWER: b

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