Caduceus (Digestive/Urinary/Reproductive System) Questions And Answers With Complete Solutions 100% Correct Answers

Caduceus
(Digestive/Urinary/Reproductive
System)
The diagnostic term Coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-large intestine

The diagnostic term Colo/scop/e literally means: - CORRECT ANSWER-instrument to
view the big or large intestine

The diagnostic term Colo/scop/y literally means: - CORRECT ANSWER-procedure of
viewing and examining the large intestine

The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means: - CORRECT ANSWER-condition of
out pouching in the colons rugae or fold

The nutritional physiology term Bolus literally means: - CORRECT ANSWER-ball or
lump

The nutritional physiology term Chyme literally means: - CORRECT ANSWER-juice

The inflammatory characteristics seen during a Upper GI Examination include: -
CORRECT ANSWER-rubor, tumor, calor, and dolor

The medical abbreviation for the Gastrointestinal System (mouth or anus): - CORRECT
ANSWER-GI

The medical term Enema literally means: - CORRECT ANSWER-to inject

The diagnostic term Dys/phag/ia literally means: - CORRECT ANSWER-refers to
difficult or faulty swallowing


The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having diverticula (out-
pouchings) in the colon is: - CORRECT ANSWER-diverticul/o/sis

The diagnostic term gingivitis means: - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the gums

The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means: - CORRECT ANSWER-condition of
gallstones

, The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
procto/ptosis

The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means: - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the
stomach and intestinal track

The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines,
characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the formation of
scar tissue, is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Crohn's Disease

The diagnostic term for the abnormal growing together of two surfaces normally
separated is: - CORRECT ANSWER-adhesion

The diagnostic term ulcerative colitis means: - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of the
colon with sores

The diagnostic term for a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is: -
CORRECT ANSWER-anorexia nervosa

The diagnostic term for chronic disease of the liver characterized by the gradual
destruction of liver cells is: - CORRECT ANSWER-cirrhosis

The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-choledocholith/otripsy

The surgical term cheil/orraphy means: - CORRECT ANSWER-suture of the lips

The surgical term that means incision in to the abdominal wall is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-lapar/otomy

The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
glossography

The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is: - CORRECT ANSWER-
chole/cysto/graphy

The procedural term that means visual examination of the rectum is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-proctoscopy

The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-jejunum

The organ that produces bile is the: - CORRECT ANSWER-liver

The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-peritoneum