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Gastroenterology is the study of: A. weight loss B. dietetics C. the olfactory system D. the digestive system E. the circulatory system |
D. the Digestive System |
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What word means pertaining to the liver? |
hepatic |
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Four parts of the alimentary canal, in order starting from the mouth are: |
esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. |
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A Dr who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system is known as what? |
Gastroenterologist |
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When food elements are broken down into forms that can be transported to and absorbed by cells. This process is called: |
digestion |
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What term means treatment of obesity? |
bariatrics |
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What term means a condition involving the gums?
A. esophageal B. laparoscopic C. gingivitis D. dental caries E. glossodynia |
C. gingivitis |
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which term means difficulty swallowing?
A. parotid B. salivary C. dysphasia D. dysphagia E. submandibular |
D. dysphagia |
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Define Paristalsis... |
The contraction and relaxation of the intestinal wall to move food along the digestive tract. |
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Which of the following terms means pertaining to the digestive tract as a whole? A. alimentary B. esophageal C. gastric D. intestinal E. segmental |
A. alimentary |
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The term for small projection is _____, and it's plural is ____. A. palate; palates B. papila; papillas C. papilla; papillae D. plaque; plaques E. pulpulla; pulpullae |
C. papilla; papillae |
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Celiac disease is a condition resulting from sensitivity to: A. sugar B. insulin C. gluten D. minerals E. enzymes |
C. gluten |
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What does Emesis mean? |
vomit |
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What is the first part of the small intestine called? A. splenic flecture B. duodenum C. pylorus D. gastric pit E. hepatic flecture
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B. duodenum |
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Word with a prefix meaning underneath: A. triglyceride B. sublingual C. monosaccharide D. periodontal E. polysaccharide |
B. sublingual |
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What is the major source of energy for all cells? A. hormones B. enzymes D. glucose E. minerals |
D. glucose |
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which of the following terms refers to a condition involving tissue around the tooth? A. gingival B. submandibular C. periodontitis D. leuloplakia E. hematemesis
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C. periodontitis |
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Which of the following means yellowish staining of tissues? A. jaundice B. hemoglobin C. glycosuria D. hemoglbinuria E. hemachromatosis |
A. jaundice |
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The normal adult has how many teeth? |
32 |
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Which term means beside the ear? A. molar B. periodontal C. sublingual D. parotid E. hiatal |
D. parotid |
