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Which test identifies microorganisms or parasites present in feces?


A) Serum bilirubin
B) Stool culture
C) LFT
D) Stool guaiac
E) Hemoccult

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -chronic inflammation,usually of the ileum but possibly affecting any portion of the intestinal tract


A) anastomosis
B) anorexia
C) antacids
D) antiemetics
E) ascites
F) barium enema
G) barium swallow
H) borborygmus
I) cachexia
J) cholelithiasis
K) Crohn disease
L) deglutition
M) diverticulosis
N) dysentery
O) dyspepsia
P) flatus
Q) endoscopy
R) hemorrhoid
S) hernia
T) irritable bowel syndrome
U) jaundice
V) laxatives
W) melena
X) obstipation
Y) steatorrhea
Z) ulcer

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Antiemetics are prescribed to:


A) relieve diarrhea.
B) decrease gastrointestinal spasms.
C) treat constipation.
D) control nausea and vomiting.
E) relieve indigestion.

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -circumscribed lesion of the skin or mucous membrane


A) anastomosis
B) anorexia
C) antacids
D) antiemetics
E) ascites
F) barium enema
G) barium swallow
H) borborygmus
I) cachexia
J) cholelithiasis
K) Crohn disease
L) deglutition
M) diverticulosis
N) dysentery
O) dyspepsia
P) flatus
Q) endoscopy
R) hemorrhoid
S) hernia
T) irritable bowel syndrome
U) jaundice
V) laxatives
W) melena
X) obstipation
Y) steatorrhea
Z) ulcer

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The CF odont/o means:


A) teeth.
B) gum(s) .
C) lip.
D) mouth.
E) tongue.

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The suffix -pepsia means:


A) anorexic.
B) eating,swallowing.
C) digestion.
D) meal.
E) appetite.

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What is an important function of the liver?


A) Produces insulin
B) Maintains glucose levels in the blood
C) Produces thyroxine
D) Secretes estrogen
E) Secretes testosterone

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The CFs or/o and stomat/o mean:


A) teeth.
B) mouth.
C) opening.
D) tongue.
E) throat.

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The CF cholangi/o means:


A) bile vessel.
B) bile duct.
C) bile drainage.
D) bile structure.
E) bile tumor.

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -visual examination of a cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument


A) anastomosis
B) anorexia
C) antacids
D) antiemetics
E) ascites
F) barium enema
G) barium swallow
H) borborygmus
I) cachexia
J) cholelithiasis
K) Crohn disease
L) deglutition
M) diverticulosis
N) dysentery
O) dyspepsia
P) flatus
Q) endoscopy
R) hemorrhoid
S) hernia
T) irritable bowel syndrome
U) jaundice
V) laxatives
W) melena
X) obstipation
Y) steatorrhea
Z) ulcer

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The endoscopic examination of the esophagus,stomach,and small intestine is called:


A) esophagogastroscopy.
B) gastroduodenoesophagoscopy.
C) esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
D) gastroenteroscopy.
E) colonofibroscopy.

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What instrument is used to perform a lower GI endoscopy?


A) Esophagoscope
B) Gastroscope
C) Colonoscope
D) Enteroscope
E) Duodenoscope

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -throat


A) appendic/o
B) bucc/o
C) chol/e
D) cholangi/o
E) cholecyst/o
F) choledoch/o
G) cirrh/o
H) col/o
I) duoden/o
J) enter/o
K) esophag/o
L) gastr/o
M) gingiv/o
N) gloss/o
O) hepat/o
P) ile/o
Q) jejun/o
R) labi/o
S) odont/o
T) or/o
U) pancreat/o
V) pharyng/o
W) proct/o
X) pylor/o
Y) sial/o
Z) sigmoid/o

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Obstipation is the term for severe constipation.

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Colostomies are performed to divert fecal flow to a bag on the outside of the body.

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Which abbreviation means pertaining to the stomach and intestine?


A) GER
B) GI
C) GERD
D) GB
E) EGI

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Match the combining forms with their meanings. -cheek


A) appendic/o
B) bucc/o
C) chol/e
D) cholangi/o
E) cholecyst/o
F) choledoch/o
G) cirrh/o
H) col/o
I) duoden/o
J) enter/o
K) esophag/o
L) gastr/o
M) gingiv/o
N) gloss/o
O) hepat/o
P) ile/o
Q) jejun/o
R) labi/o
S) odont/o
T) or/o
U) pancreat/o
V) pharyng/o
W) proct/o
X) pylor/o
Y) sial/o
Z) sigmoid/o

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Cachexia is a disorder in which a person gains excessive weight.

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Match the medical terms with their definitions. -gurgling noises that are audible at a distance caused by passage of gas through the intestine


A) anastomosis
B) anorexia
C) antacids
D) antiemetics
E) ascites
F) barium enema
G) barium swallow
H) borborygmus
I) cachexia
J) cholelithiasis
K) Crohn disease
L) deglutition
M) diverticulosis
N) dysentery
O) dyspepsia
P) flatus
Q) endoscopy
R) hemorrhoid
S) hernia
T) irritable bowel syndrome
U) jaundice
V) laxatives
W) melena
X) obstipation
Y) steatorrhea
Z) ulcer

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Some emetics act by hastening movement of food through the urinary tract.

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