Question 1

Periodontal disease is a pathologic condition of the tongue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Hypoalimentation is the process of taking in more nutrients than the body needs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The process of chewing is mastication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of circulation is:

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A)   herniation.
B)   strangulation.
C)   reduction.
D)   peristalsis.

Question 6

Inflammation of the rectum and anus is called:

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A)   hemorrhoids.
B)   anodynia.
C)   proctitis
D)   prostatodynia.

Question 7

Inflammation of the pancreas is called:

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A)   hepatitis.
B)   pancreatitis.
C)   peritonitis.
D)   cholangitis.

Question 8

The first part of the large intestine is the cecum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The process of chewing is:

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A)   absorption.
B)   deglutition.
C)   mastication.
D)   defecation.

Question 10

An inguinal hernia is the same as a femoral hernia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is:

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A)   gastritis.
B)   peronitis.
C)   proctitis.
D)   peritonitis. D

Question 12

A fecal exam to test for microorganisms in the feces, such as worms, amebas, bacteria, and protozoa, is a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A fecal exam to test for microorganisms...

Question 13

The pancreas has exocrine and endocrine glands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   manometry.
B)   sonography.
C)   computed tomography.
D)   fluoroscopy.

Question 15

Inflammatory disease of the liver caused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of viruses is:

Accepted Answer

A)   hepatitis.
B)   cirrhosis.
C)   cholangitis.
D)   sclerosis.

Question 16

An abnormal condition of the lips is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   leukoplakia.
B)   pyorrhea.
C)   malocclusion.
D)   cheilosis.

Question 17

The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is:

Accepted Answer

A)   ligation.
B)   nasogastric intubation.
C)   paracentesis.
D)   lysis.

Question 18

The procedure to correct an omphalocele is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   gastrectomy.
B)   laparotomy.
C)   herniorrhaphy.
D)   colostomy. C

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)   lingual
B)   submandibular
C)   parotid
D)   sublingual

Question 20

Another term for the lower esophageal sphincter is the pylorus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Gastrointestinal System

Periodontal disease is a pathologic condition of the tongue.

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Hypoalimentation is the process of taking in more nutrients than the body needs.

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The process of chewing is mastication.

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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums.

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Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of circulation is:

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Inflammation of the rectum and anus is called:

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Inflammation of the pancreas is called:

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The first part of the large intestine is the cecum.

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The process of chewing is:

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An inguinal hernia is the same as a femoral hernia.

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Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is:

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A fecal exam to test for microorganisms in the feces, such as worms, amebas, bacteria, and protozoa, is a ____________________.

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The pancreas has exocrine and endocrine glands.

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Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called:

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Inflammatory disease of the liver caused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of viruses is:

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An abnormal condition of the lips is called:

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The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is:

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The procedure to correct an omphalocele is a:

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Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland?

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Another term for the lower esophageal sphincter is the pylorus.

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