Question 1

An abnormal passage that forms between the anal canal and the skin outside the anus is called an anal ________.

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Question 2

The type of jaundice which occurs in newborns as a result of blood group incompatibility is

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A)  breast milk jaundice
B)  physiologic jaundice
C)  hemolytic jaundice
D)  hemochromolytic jaundice
E)  wilson diseaseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Gastroenterology is the study of

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A)  weight loss
B)  dietetics
C)  the liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines
D)  the stomach and intestines
E)  the anus and rectumF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following terms means abnormally frequent and loose stools?

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A)  Constipation
B)  Diarrhea
C)  Dysentery
D)  Gastroenteritis
E)  Celiac diseaseF) A) and D)
G) C) and D) B

Question 5

The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat

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A)  glossodynia
B)  obesity
C)  dysphagia
D)  hiatal hernia
E)  esophageal varicesF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The word anus is derived from the Latin meaning

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A)  Colon
B)  Straight
C)  Ring
D)  Sausage
E)  SlitF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) C

Question 7

A male patient was admitted to the hospital because he was vomiting bright red blood.Which of the following terms would be used to document this fact in the patient's chart?

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A)  Hemorrhoid
B)  Hematemesis
C)  Regurgitation
D)  Hematochezia
E)  MelenaF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The interior space of a tube-like structure is called a ________.

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The answer of The interior space of a tube-like structure...

Question 9

The medical term referring to a deep furrow or cleft and derived from the Latin meaning slit is a

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A)  fistula
B)  polyp
C)  hemorrhoid
D)  fissure
E)  stomaF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The term masticate means to

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A)  bite
B)  chew
C)  swallow
D)  digest
E)  eliminateF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Starting from the mouth, the four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are

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A)  esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
B)  stomach, esophagus, pharynx, and small intestine
C)  pharynx, large intestine, small intestine, and esophagus
D)  small intestine, stomach, large intestine, and liver
E)  liver, gallbladder, stomach, and large intestineF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

The term chyme means

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A)  a digestive enzyme secreted by the pancreas
B)  a semifluid, partially digested food passed from the stomach into the duodenum
C)  a sticky secretion of mucous membranes
D)  indigestion caused by regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus
E)  an inflammation of the lining of the stomachF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following terms, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is spelled correctly?

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A)  Esofogus
B)  Esophagis
C)  Esofagis
D)  Esophoges
E)  EsophagusF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 14

The suffix in the term defecation means

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A)  away from
B)  process
C)  pertaining to
D)  a condition
E)  resemblingF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Professionals who prevent and treat illness by promoting healthy eating habits are called: ________.

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The answer of Professionals who prevent and treat illness by...

Question 16

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to remove gallstones?

Accepted Answer

A)  ERCP
B)  ESWL
C)  ESR
D)  LFT
E)  ESBLF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

A severe lack of appetite or an aversion to food is called ________.

Accepted Answer

anorexia

Question 18

The classification of medications, taken orally, to neutralize gastric acid and relieve heartburn are ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The classification of medications, taken orally, to...

Question 19

Which of the following terms containing a prefix, root, and suffix means the same as a starch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monoglyceride
B)  Monosaccharide
C)  Polysaccharide
D)  Glycolysis
E)  GlycogenolysisF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mouth
B)  Pharynx
C)  Gallbladder
D)  Esophagus
E)  StomachF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 5: Digestive System

An abnormal passage that forms between the anal canal and the skin outside the anus is called an anal ________.

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The type of jaundice which occurs in newborns as a result of blood group incompatibility is

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Gastroenterology is the study of

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Which of the following terms means abnormally frequent and loose stools?

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The Roux-en-Y procedure is used to treat

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The word anus is derived from the Latin meaning

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A male patient was admitted to the hospital because he was vomiting bright red blood.Which of the following terms would be used to document this fact in the patient's chart?

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The interior space of a tube-like structure is called a ________.

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The medical term referring to a deep furrow or cleft and derived from the Latin meaning slit is a

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The term masticate means to

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Starting from the mouth, the four parts of the alimentary canal, in order, are

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The term chyme means

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Which of the following terms, meaning the tube linking the pharynx and the stomach, is spelled correctly?

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The suffix in the term defecation means

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Professionals who prevent and treat illness by promoting healthy eating habits are called: ________.

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Which of the following abbreviations refers to a nonsurgical procedure that can be used to remove gallstones?

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A severe lack of appetite or an aversion to food is called ________.

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The classification of medications, taken orally, to neutralize gastric acid and relieve heartburn are ________.

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Which of the following terms containing a prefix, root, and suffix means the same as a starch?

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Which of the following is NOT considered an organ of the alimentary canal?

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