Question 1

Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​metabolism
B)   ​anabolism
C)   ​catabolism
D)   ​absorptionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

____________________ disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder...

Question 3

The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The series of wavelike contractions of the...

Question 4

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-proct/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​anus and rectum
B)  ​digestion
C)  ​rectum, straight
D)  sigmoid colon​
E)  eating, swallowing​F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​ileectomy
B)   ​diverticulectomy
C)   ​gastrectomy
D)   ​colectomyE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A _____ is a small pouch, or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​diverticulosis
B)   ​diverticulitis
C)   ​diverticulum
D)   ​strangulated herniaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which term refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
B)   ​nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
C)   ​hepatitis
D)   ​cirrhosisE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the excessive swallowing of air...

Question 9

The _____ is the fourth part of the colon that joins the rectum.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​descending colon
B)   ​sigmoid colon
C)   ​ascending colon
D)   ​transverse colonE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-diverticulitis

Accepted Answer

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​F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The term ____________________ describes an abnormal, white lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term ____________________ describes an abnormal, white...

Question 12

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-enter/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​esophagus
B)  ​liver
C)  presence of stones​
D)  small intestine​
E)  stomach, belly​F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-cholecystitis

Accepted Answer

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 gallstonesF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers...

Question 15

Match each definition with the correct word part.​
-gastr/o

Accepted Answer

A)  ​esophagus
B)  ​liver
C)  presence of stones​
D)  small intestine​
E)  stomach, belly​F) B) and C)
G) A) and C) E

Question 16

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-hepatitis

Accepted Answer

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​F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Which type of hepatitis is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​hepatitis A
B)   ​hepatitis B
C)   ​hepatitis C
D)   ​nonalcoholic steatohepatitisE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 18

A/An ____________________ is the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An ____________________ is the direct visual examination...

Question 19

_____ is also known as bad breath.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Flatulence
B)   ​Malocclusion
C)   ​Halitosis
D)   PyrosisE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-cholelithiasis

Accepted Answer

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 gallstonesF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 8: The Digestive System

Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?​

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____________________ disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon.​

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The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -proct/o

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Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?​

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A _____ is a small pouch, or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon.​

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Which term refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol?​

Correct AnswerverifiedB

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

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The _____ is the fourth part of the colon that joins the rectum.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -diverticulitis

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The term ____________________ describes an abnormal, white lesion that develops on the tongue or the inside of the cheek.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -enter/o

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -cholecystitis

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Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -gastr/o

Correct AnswerverifiedE

Match each definition with the correct term.​ -hepatitis

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Which type of hepatitis is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?​

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A/An ____________________ is the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum.​

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_____ is also known as bad breath.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -cholelithiasis

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Which term describes the breaking down of body cells or substances?

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____________________ disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder that is most often found in the ileum and in the colon.

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

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -proct/o

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Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?

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A _____ is a small pouch, or sac, found in the lining, or wall, of a tubular organ such as the colon.

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Which term refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol?

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

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The _____ is the fourth part of the colon that joins the rectum.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -diverticulitis

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

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -enter/o

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Match each definition with the correct term. -cholecystitis

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Also known as canker sores, ____________________ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -gastr/o

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E

Match each definition with the correct term. -hepatitis

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Which type of hepatitis is transmitted mainly through contamination of food and water with infected fecal matter?

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

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_____ is also known as bad breath.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -cholelithiasis

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