Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition TEST
What is the wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system? - ANSWERperistalsis
The tube connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the : - ANSWERpharynx
A ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a - ANSWERruga
The mix of food , gastric juices , and hydrochloric in the stomach is : - ANSWERchyme
The sphincter between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is the: - ANSWERpyloric sphincter
which part of the intestine is between the jejunum and the cecum? - ANSWERileum
Condition of white patches on the lips and buccal (cheek) mucosa often associated with tobacco use : -
ANSWERleukoplakia
A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus , caused by an inability of the LES (lower
esophageal sphincter) to contract normally is: - ANSWERGERD
An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called : - ANSWERpeptic ulcer
disease
development of the pouches in the lining of the colon is : - ANSWERDiverticulosis
chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum , manifesting as bouts of profuse , watery diarrhea is : -
ANSWERulcerative colitis
A bengin growth that may occur in the intestines is a(n): - ANSWERpolyp
What is the wavelike movement that propels food through the digestive system? - ANSWERperistalsis
The tube connects the oral cavity with the esophagus is the : - ANSWERpharynx
A ridge or wrinkle in the stomach is a - ANSWERruga
The mix of food , gastric juices , and hydrochloric in the stomach is : - ANSWERchyme
The sphincter between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is the: - ANSWERpyloric sphincter
which part of the intestine is between the jejunum and the cecum? - ANSWERileum
Condition of white patches on the lips and buccal (cheek) mucosa often associated with tobacco use : -
ANSWERleukoplakia
A backward flow of the contents of the stomach to the esophagus , caused by an inability of the LES (lower
esophageal sphincter) to contract normally is: - ANSWERGERD
An erosion of the protective mucosal lining of the stomach or duodenum is called : - ANSWERpeptic ulcer
disease
development of the pouches in the lining of the colon is : - ANSWERDiverticulosis
chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum , manifesting as bouts of profuse , watery diarrhea is : -
ANSWERulcerative colitis
A bengin growth that may occur in the intestines is a(n): - ANSWERpolyp
