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Shiland: Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 4th Edition

Chapter 5-1: Gastrointestinal System

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The term for the process of breaking down food is:

a. absorption. c. ingestion.

b. digestion. d. elimination.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 164 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

2. The process of chewing is:

a. absorption. c. mastication.

b. deglutition. d. defecation.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 165 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

3. Difficulty swallowing is:

a. deglutition. c. defecation.

b. mastication. d. dysphagia.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 180 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

4. The process of taking in more nutrients than the body optimally needs is:

a. peristalsis. c. hyperalimentation.

b. hypoalimentation. d. hyperemesis.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 196 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

5. What is the wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system?

a. digestion c. defecation

b. peristalsis d. eructation

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 164 OBJ: A+P

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TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Which is NOT a salivary gland?

a. lingual c. parotid

b. submandibular d. sublingual

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 165 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The tube that connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the:

a. eustachian tube. c. larynx.

b. pharynx. d. thorax.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 165 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

The combining form for lips is:

a. lip/o. c. bucc/o.

b. gloss/o. d. cheil/o.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 165 | 174 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The combining form for the upper jaw bone is:

a. mandibul/o. c. uvul/o.

b. maxill/o. d. sialaden/o.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 165 | 174 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Patients with disorders of the gums have ____ disease.

a. gastric c. salivary

b. buccal d. periodontal

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 179 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

An erosion in the lining of the stomach in the area surrounding the LES is in the:

a. pylorus. c. cardia.

b. body. d. plicae.

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ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 167 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms | Abbreviations

A ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a:

a. villus. c. plica.

b. ruga. d. pylorus.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 167 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

The mix of food, gastric juices, and hydrochloric acid in the stomach is:

a. chyme. c. feces.

b. bolus. d. flatus.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 167 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

The sphincter between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is the:

a. LES. c. pyloric sphincter.

b. ileocecal sphincter. d. cardiac sphincter.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 167 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The suffix -ase added to a term denotes a(n):

a. starch. c. sugar.

b. enzyme. d. acid.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 168 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Inflammation of the rectum and anus is called:

a. hemorrhoids. c. proctitis

b. anodynia. d. prostatodynia.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The process of releasing feces from the body is:

a. digestion. c. deglutition.

b. defecation. d. flatus.

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ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 168 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

One of the combining forms for abdomen is:

a. gastr/o. c. enter/o.

b. celi/o. d. col/o.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 168 | 174

OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Which part of the intestine is between the jejunum and the cecum?

a. ilium c. duodenum

b. ascending colon d. ileum

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 168 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

What is a fatty substance found only in animal tissues?

a. cholesterol c. chyme

b. bile d. lacteal

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 170 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The healthcare term for indigestion is:

a. halitosis. c. dysphagia.

b. regurgitation. d. dyspepsia.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 175 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A synonym for singultus is:

a. aerophagia. c. flatus.

b. hiccough. d. melena.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 175 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Pyrosis is a healthcare term for:

a. belching. c. heartburn.

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b. bad breath. d. constipation.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

24. Frank, bright red, lower-GI bleeding from the rectum is:

a. hematochezia. c. melena.

b. melanin. d. hematemesis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

25. Release of air from the stomach through the mouth is:

a. halitosis. c. regurgitation.

b. emesis. d. eructation.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 175 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

26. What is the term for black, tarry stools?

a. melanin c. melanoma

b. melena d. hematochezia

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

27. What is abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools?

a. constipation c. diarrhea

b. obstipation d. hematochezia

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

28. The healthcare term for bad-smelling breath is:

a. singultus. c. pyrosis.

b. halitosis. d. aerophagia.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 175 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

29. Hirschsprung disease is:

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a. congenital megacolon. b. cleft palate. c. esophageal atresia.

d. pyloric stenosis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 177 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms | Nondecodable Terms

30. A canker sore is:

a. herpetic stomatitis. c. aphthous stomatitis.

b. gingivitis. d. pyorrhea.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 178 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

31. The healthcare term for cavities is:

a. dental caries. c. gingivitis.

b. periodontal disease. d. pyorrhea.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 178 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

32. Condition of white patches on the lips and buccal mucosa often associated with tobacco

use:

a. dental plaque c. leukoplakia

b. pyorrhea d. aphthous stomatitis

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 179 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

33. The healthcare term for an abnormal bite is:

a. periodontal disease. c. dental plaque.

b. dental caries. d. malocclusion.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 179 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

34. The healthcare term for a fever blister or cold sore is:

a. leukoplakia. c. cheilosis.

b. herpetic stomatitis. d. aphthous stomatitis.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 179 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

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35. A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus, caused by an inability

of the LES to contract normally, is:

a. GERD. c. IBS.

b. PUD. d. IBD.

36. ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 180 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms | Abbreviations

Impairment of esophageal peristalsis and inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to

relax is called:

a. esophageal atresia. c. GERD.

b. dysphagia. d. achalasia.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 180 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

37. An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called:

a. gastritis. c. peptic ulcer disease.

b. achalasia. d. dysphagia.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 180 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

38. Crohn disease is:

a. regional enteritis. c. diverticulitis.

b. acute peritonitis. d. colitis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 181 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms | Nondecodable Terms

39. Development of pouches in the lining of the colon is:

a. acute peritonitis. c. IBS.

b. IBD. d. diverticulosis.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 181 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

40. What is an abnormal communication between internal organs or from an internal organ to

the surface of the body?

a. ileus c. fistula

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b. fissure d. intussusception

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

41. Chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum, manifesting as bouts of profuse, watery

diarrhea is:

a. inflammatory bowel disease. b. irritable bowel syndrome. c. paralytic ileus.

d. ulcerative colitis.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

42. Twisting of the intestines is:

a. intussusception. c. ileus.

b. volvulus. d. ileum.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

43. Telescoping of the intestines is:

a. intussusception. c. ileus.

b. volvulus. d. ileum.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

44. Common chronic condition of itching of the skin surrounding the anus:

a. pruritus ani c. anal fissure

b. hemorrhoids d. anal fistula

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

45. Ileus is a(n):

a. obstruction.

b. telescoping of the intestines.

c. twisting of the intestines.

d. abnormal communication from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

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TOP: Nondecodable Terms

A benign growth that may occur in the intestines is a(n):

a. diverticulum. c. ileus.

b. polyp. d. plica.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Varicose veins in the lower rectum or anus are:

a. anorectal abscesses. c. hemorrhoids.

b. volvuli. d. anal fissures.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Chronic degenerative disease of the liver, most commonly associated with alcohol abuse,

is:

a. pancreatitis. c. hepatitis.

b. cirrhosis. d. sclerosis.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 184 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Presence of stones in the gallbladder:

a. biliary colic c. renal calculi

b. choledocholithiasis d. cholelithiasis

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 183 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Inflammatory disease of the liver caused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of

viruses is:

a. hepatitis. c. cholangitis.

b. cirrhosis. d. sclerosis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 184 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A synonym for hiatal hernia is:

a. femoral hernia. c. diaphragmatocele.

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b. incarcerated hernia. d. umbilical hernia.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 186 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Crural hernia is a(n) _____ hernia.

a. inguinal c. femoral

b. umbilical d. diaphragmatic

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 186 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of

circulation is:

a. herniation. c. reduction.

b. strangulation. d. peristalsis.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 186 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

A procedure using a contrast medium to image the gallbladder is called:

a. a barium swallow. c. cholecystography.

b. computed tomography. d. GTT.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 190

OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A test that measures the motor function of the esophagus is:

a. manometry. c. endoscopy.

b. fluoroscopy. d. a barium swallow.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 190

OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A fecal exam to detect hidden blood is a:

a. stool culture. c. stool guaiac.

b. GGT. d. total bilirubin.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 192

OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Nondecodable Terms

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Blood test to detect possible jaundice, cirrhosis, or hepatitis:

a. GGT c. hemoccult test

b. total bilirubin d. biopsy

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 192

OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Blood test to detect increased enzymes that may indicate cirrhosis, acute pancreatitis,

acute cholecystitis, nephrosis, or Helicobacter pylori antibodies:

a. Hemoccult c. biopsy

b. total bilirubin d. GGT

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 192

OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

TOP: Nondecodable Terms |

Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including

gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called:

a. manometry. c. computed tomography.

b. sonography. d. fluoroscopy.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 191

OBJ: Diagnostic Procedure TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

An example of an anastomosis is a(n):

a. colostomy. c. colectomy.

b. appendectomy. d. esophagogastrostomy.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 195

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Tying off a blood vessel or duct is called:

a. lysis. c. stripping.

b. ligation. d. anastomosis.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 197

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Nondecodable Terms

The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is:

a. ligation. c. paracentesis.

b. nasogastric intubation. d. lysis.

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ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 197

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The procedure to correct an omphalocele is a:

a. gastrectomy. c. herniorrhaphy.

b. laparotomy. d. colostomy.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 196

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A gastric resection is called a:

a. gastrectomy. c. gastrotomy.

b. gastrostomy. d. gastroscopy.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 196

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

What is the term for destruction of adhesions?

a. ligation c. resection

b. lysis d. incision

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 197

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A medication to treat morbid obesity is an:

a. antiemetic. c. anorexiant.

b. antibiotic. d. antacid.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 200

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Medication that stimulates peristalsis and is stronger than a laxative is a(n):

a. antiemetic. c. antacid.

b. anorexiant. d. cathartic.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 200

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Nondecodable Terms

A patient with cholecystitis has ____ disease.

a. IBD c. GERD

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b. GB d. PUD

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 183 | 201 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms | Abbreviations

A patient with delayed bowel movements has difficulty with:

a. deglutition. c. mastication.

b. dysphagia. d. defecation.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 168 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

An artificial opening from the intestinal tract to the outside of the body is a:

a. stoma. c. singultus.

b. villus. d. pylorus.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 196

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The breakdown of fats is:

a. absorption. c. emulsification.

b. digestion. d. indigestion.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 170 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

A lymphatic vessel in the small intestines that absorbs lipids is called a:

a. plica. c. ruga.

b. villus. d. lacteal.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 168 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

The plural of anastomosis is:

a. anastomosa. c. anastomoses.

b. anastomosae. d. anastomosi.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 19

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention Pronounce/Spell

TOP: Nondecodable Terms |

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The plural of ruga is:

a. rugae. c. rugas.

b. rugi. d. rugum.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 167 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Condition in which the teeth do not touch properly when the mouth is closed:

a. periodontal disease c. dental caries

b. malocclusion d. pyorrhea

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 179 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The hepatic duct joins with the cystic duct of the gallbladder to form the:

a. pancreatic duct. c. pylorus.

b. bile duct. d. common bile duct.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 170-171 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Pancreatic involvement in the digestion of food is an ____ function.

a. excretory c. endocrine

b. exocrine d. absorptive

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 171 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

An organ in the epigastric region that produces enzymes for the digestion of

carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids is the:

a. pancreas. c. liver.

b. gallbladder. d. appendix.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 171 OBJ: A+P

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

A patient with hematemesis has:

a. blood in the stools. b. blood in the vomit. c. heartburn.

d. indigestion.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 175 OBJ: Pathology

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TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The sensation that accompanies the urge to vomit but does not always lead to vomiting is:

a. pyrosis. c. singultus.

b. nausea. d. eructation.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Extreme constipation and intestinal obstruction is:

a. melena. c. dyspepsia.

b. hematochezia. d. obstipation.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Abnormal increase in the activity of the small and large intestines, leading to diarrhea and

flatus is:

a. irritable bowel syndrome. b. ulcerative colitis. c. inflammatory bowel disease.

d. Crohn disease.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Failure of the palate to close during embryonic development, creating an opening in the

roof of the mouth, is known as:

a. cleft palate. c. stomatitis.

b. palatoplasty. d. pyloric stenosis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 177 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

An esophagus that ends in a blind pouch and lacks an opening into the stomach is:

a. achalasia. c. hiatal hernia.

b. esophageal atresia. d. Hirschsprung disease.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 177 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A purulent discharge from the tissue surrounding the teeth is:

a. malocclusion. c. dental caries.

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b. dental plaque. d. pyorrhea.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 179 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A synonym for peptic ulcer is:

a. decubitus ulcer. c. diaphragmatocele.

b. gastric ulcer. d. GERD.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 180 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms | Nondecodable Terms

Inflammation of the large intestine is:

a. appendicitis. c. colitis.

b. enteritis. d. proctitis.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 181 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is:

a. gastritis. c. proctitis.

b. peronitis. d. peritonitis.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Lack of peristaltic movement in the intestinal tract is a(n):

a. adynamic ileus. c. intussusception.

b. volvulus. d. fistula.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A synonym for rectitis is:

a. pruritus ani. c. colitis.

b. proctitis. d. ileus.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

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The type of hepatitis transmitted through direct contact with fecally contaminated food or

water is hepatitis:

a. A. c. C.

b. B. d. none of the above.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 184 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms | Abbreviations

Inflammation of the bile vessels is:

a. cholangitis. c. choledochitis.

b. cholecystitis. d. biliary atresia.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 183 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A hernia that is irreducible:

a. cannot be corrected. b. is incarcerated. c. is excised.

d. is composed of necrotic tissue.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 186 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Introduction of a solution into the rectum for therapeutic or hygienic reasons is a(n):

a. paracentesis. c. enema.

b. anastomosis. d. lysis.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 196

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Nondecodable Terms

Surgery done through incisions in the abdominal wall:

a. anastomosis c. ligation

b. laparoscopic d. paracentesis

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 196

OBJ: Therapeutic Intervention TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Another term for liver cancer is:

a. hepatocellular carcinoma. c. cystadenoma.

b. odentogenic tumor. d. leiomyoma.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 188 OBJ: Pathology

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TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

A umbilical hernia is a(n):

a. hiatal hernia. c. crural hernia.

b. omphalocele. d. inguinal hernia.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 186 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Inflammation of the vermiform appendix is called:

a. appendicitis. c. peritonitis.

b. regional enteritis. d. colitis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 181 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Yellowing of the skin and sclerae caused by elevated bilirubin levels is called:

a. biliary colic. c. fistula.

b. ileus. d. jaundice.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 184 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Inflammation of the gums is called:

a. cheilitis. c. gingivitis.

b. GERD. d. stomatitis.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 178 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

An abnormal condition of the lips is called:

a. leukoplakia. c. malocclusion.

b. pyorrhea. d. cheilosis.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 178 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

The film of material that coats teeth and may lead to tooth decay is called:

a. dental plaque. c. cirrhosis.

b. achalasia. d. volvulus.

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ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 178 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

103. Difficulty swallowing is called:

a. dyspepsia. c. eructation.

b. dysphagia. d. deglutition.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 180 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

104. The presence of stones in the common bile duct is called:

a. cholecystitis. c. cholangitis.

b. cholelithiasis. d. choledocholithiasis.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 183 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

105. Inflammation of the gallbladder is called:

a. cholangitis. c. cholecystitis.

b. cirrhosis. d. cholelithiasis.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 183 OBJ: Pathology

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106. A backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus is called:

a. PUD. c. GERD.

b. IBD. d. IBS.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 180 OBJ: Pathology

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107. A cracklike lesion of the skin around the anus is called:

a. an anorectal abscess. c. proctitis.

b. an anal fissure. d. a hemorrhoid.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 181 OBJ: Pathology

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108. A circumscribed, pus-filled area of the anus and rectum is called:

a. an anorectal abscess. c. proctitis.

b. an anal fissure. d. a hemorrhoid.

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ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 181 OBJ: Pathology

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109. Upper right quadrant pain is called:

a. obstipation. c. defecation.

b. eructation. d. biliary colic.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 183 OBJ: Pathology

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110. Another term for stones:

a. villi c. rugae

b. calculi d. plicae

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 183 OBJ: Pathology

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111. Another term for bloody vomitus:

a. hematochezia c. hematemesis

b. regurgitation d. melena

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 175 OBJ: Pathology

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112. Inflammation of the mucous membranes:

a. leukoplakia c. cirrhosis

b. dyspepsia d. mucositis

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 182 OBJ: Pathology

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113. The sensation that accompanies the urge to vomit is:

a. nausea. c. singultus.

b. pyrosis. d. halitosis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

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114. The return of swallowed food to the mouth is called:

a. eructation. c. flatus.

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b. regurgitation. d. ileus.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

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Gas expelled through the anus is called:

a. hematochezia. c. flatus.

b. melena. d. diarrhea.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 176 OBJ: Pathology

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Narrowing of the muscle between the stomach and duodenum is called:

a. megacolon. c. pyloric stenosis.

b. cleft palate. d. esophageal atresia.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: 177 OBJ: Pathology

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Inflammation of the lips is called:

a. cholangitis. c. gingivitis.

b. stomatitis. d. cheilitis.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: 178 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Inflammation of the pouches lining the colon is called:

a. diverticulitis. c. intussusception.

b. volvulus. d. ulcerative colitis.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: 181 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

Inflammation of the pancreas is called:

a. hepatitis. c. peritonitis.

b. pancreatitis. d. cholangitis.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: 184 OBJ: Pathology

TOP: Word Parts & Decodable Terms

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