HSC3537 Digestive Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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HSC3537 Digestive Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers

Question:The 2nd portion (5' long) of small intestine that means to empty is
the:

Ans: jejunum

Question: The organ that produces bile is the:

Ans: liver

Question: The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is
the:

Ans: peritoneum

Question: The ring of muscles found in opening between stomach and
duodenum is the:

Ans: pyloric sphincter

Question: The tube that extends from the pharynx (throat) to the stomach
and means gullet is the:

Ans: eso/phagus

Question: The combining forms os-, or/o-, and stomato- all mean:

Ans: mouth

Question: The combining form that means "small intestines" is:

Ans: enter/o-

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Question: The combining form that means "rectum (straight) and anus (ring)"
is:

Ans: proct/o-

Question: The combining form for small growth is:

Ans: polyp/o-

Question: The diagnostic term that means inflammation of the stomach,
intestines, and colon is:

Ans: gastroenterocolitis

Question: The diagnostic term that means abnormal condition of having
diverticula (out-pouchings) in the colon is:

Ans: diverticul/o/sis

Question: The diagnostic term gingivitis means:

Ans: inflammation of the gums

Question: The diagnostic term chole/lith/iasis means:

Ans: condition of gallstones

Question: The diagnostic term that means prolapse of the rectum is:

Ans: procto/ptosis

Question: The diagnostic term gastro/enter/itis means:

Ans: inflammation of the stomach and intestinal track

Question: 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: