CC306M: Medical Terminology
Quiz 7
Section 1: Creating Terms
Directions: For each definition, select the best medical term from the terms provided.
1. Muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx to the stomach
a. Esophagus
b. Pharynx
c. Esophagus
d. Small intestines
2. Worm-like projection of lymphatic tissue hanging of the cecum; no clear digestive function
a. Colon
b. Uvula
c. Sinus
d. Appendix
3. Distal (end) portion of the large intestines
a. Anus
b. Appendix
c. Cecum
d. Rectum the correct answer is the rectum; the anus is the opening of the rectum to the
outside; I took both answers though
4. First portion of the small intestines
a. Duodenum
b. Jejunum
c. Ileum
d. Colon
5. Receptacle that stores and concentrates the bile produced in the liver
a. Gallbladder
b. Pancreas
c. Biliary Ducts
d. Colon
6. Membrane surrounding the entire abdominal cavity; parietal and visceral layers
a. Colon
b. Laparo
c. Peritoneum
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d. Epitheleal abdominalis
7. Upper middle region of the abdomen below the sternum
a. hypochondriac region
b. inguinal region
c. lumbar region
d. epigastric region
8. Accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity
a. Constipation
b. Ascites
c. Hyperbilirubinemia
d. Jaundice
9. Dark-colored stool caused by old blood
a. Diarrhea
b. Melena
c. Steatorrhea
d. Constipation
10. Vomiting blood
a. Hematochezia
b. Hematemesis
c. Halitosis
D. Hyperbilirubinemia
11. Indigestion
a. Dysphagia
b. Dysenteria
c. Dyspepsia
d. Aphagia
12. Tongue-tie; a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick, frenulum
a. Brachyfrenulosis
b. Ankyloglossia
c. Brachyloglossia
d. Frenulosis
13. Abnormal, tube-like passageway from anus that may connect with the rectum
a. Anal fistula
b. Colorectal polyps
c. Pyloric stenosis
d. Analitis
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14. Inflammation of the lip
a. Cholelitis
b. Cheilitis
c. Sialoadenitis
d. Buccitis
15. Benign tissue growth on the mucous membrane lining the large intestines and rectum that is
projected on a stalk
a. Colitis polyp
b. Pediculated polyp
c. Sessile polyp
d. Hemorrhoid
16. Abnormal side pockets in the gastrointestinal tract
a. Diverticulum
b. Dysentery
c. Hemorrhoid
d. Enteritis
17. Protrusion of a part from its normal location that has become constricted and cut off from
circulation; likely to become gangrenous
a. Umbilical hernia
b. Strangulated hernia
c. Incarcerated hernia
d. Hiatal hernia
18. Twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction
a. Intussusception
b. Volvulus
c. Hernia
d. Ileitis
19. Inflammation of the bile ducts
a. Cholangitis
b. Cholecystitis
c. Cirrhosis
d. Cholelithiasis
20. Presence of stones in common bile duct
a. Cholecystitis
b. Cirrhosis
c. Choledocholithiasis
d. Cholelithiasis
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21. Inflammation of the liver caused by a virus; usually transmitted through fecal contamination of
food or water
a. Hepatitis A
b. Hepatitis B
c. Hepatitis C
d. Dysentery
22. Isolation of stool sample in a culture medium to identify disease-causing organisms and to
identify the drugs that can be used against them
a. Stool occult blood study
b. Stool culture and sensitivity
c. Stool sample
d. Stool organism test
23. Repair of the anus and rectum
a. Annorectoplasty
b. Proctoplasty
c. Polypectomy
d. Rectoannoplasty
24. Surgical creation of an opening on the abdomen to which the end of the ileum is attached
a. Ileotomy
b. Ileostomy
c. Ileoplasty
d. Ilectomy
25. Formation of an artificial opening between the stomach and small intestine
a. Enterogastrostomy
b. Gastroenterostomy
c. Gastroenterectomy
d. Enterogastrectomy
26. Drug that prevents or stops vomiting
a. Antacid
b. Antiemetic
c. Antispasmodic
d. Cathartic
27. Drug that causes movement of the bowels
a. Antacid
b. Antiemetic
c. Antispasmodic
d. Cathartic
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Section 2: Defining Terms
28. Parotid
a. Exocrine gland located near the ear; secretes saliva
b. Exocrine gland located under the tongue; secretes saliva
c. Part of the biliary ducts
d. Portion of the pancreases
29. Pyloric sphincter
a. Opening from esophagus to stomach
b. Closing rings of the anus
c. Opening from the stomach into the duodenum
d. Muscular tube that moves food from the pharynx
30. Transverse colon
a. Portion of colon that extends upwards from the cecum
b. Portion of colon that extends across from the ascending cecum
c. Portion of colon that extends downwards from the transverse colon
d. Portion of the colon that terminates at the rectum
31. Liver
a. Organ that produces bile, which is secreted into duodenum
b. Receptacle that stores and concentrates the bile
c. Ducts that convey bile
d. Distal portion of the large intestine
32. Icterus
a. Feeling sick in the stomach
b. Yellow discoloration of the skin caused by excess bilirubin in blood
c. Enlargement of the liver
d. Vomiting blood
33. Eructation
a. Belch
b. Feeling sick in the stomach
c. Gas in the stomach or intestines
d. Bad breath
34. Hematochezia
a. Vomiting blood
b. Indigestion
c. Bad breath
d. Red blood in stool
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35. Gingivitis
a. Inflammation of the teeth
b. Inflammation of the cheeks
c. Inflammation of the mouth
d. Inflammation of the gums
36. Esophageal varices
a. Small pockets within the intestines; prone to infection
b. Swollen, twisted veins that are susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage
c. Inflammation within the glands in the esophagus
d. Polyps in the esophagus
37. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
a. Sore on the mucous membrane of the stomach, duodenum or any part of the GI system
exposed to gastric juices; commonly caused by bacteria
b. Intussusception of the esophagus into the stomach
c. Backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus; often resulting from abnormal
function of the lower esophageal sphincter
d. Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcerations
38. Crohn’s disease
a. chronic inflammation, usually of ileum but any part of intestinal tract; also called regional
enteritis
b. Backflow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus; often resulting from abnormal function
of the lower esophageal sphincter
c. Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcerations
d. Benign tissue growths on the mucous membrane lining the large intestine and rectum
Section 3: Combining Forms
Directions: For each of the following combining forms, select the best definition.
39. gastr/o
a. esophagus
b. small intestines
c. stomach
d. stone
40. gloss/o
a. gums
b. duct
c. tongue
d. lips
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41. cheil/o
a. bladder or sac
b. lip
c. bile
d. hernia
42. sial/o
a. salivary
b. gland
c. mouth
d. anus and rectum
43. stomat/o
a. salivary
b. eat or swallow
c. rectum
d. mouth
44. enter/o
a. small intestine
b. stomach
c. esophagus
d. rectum
45. chol/e
a. bile
b. lip
c. gums
d. anus
Section 4: Multiple Choice
46. Another term for jaundice is:
a. cirrhosis
b. hepatitis
c. icterus
d. bilirubinemia
47. The suffix –emesis means:
a. excessive
b. fat
c. vomiting
d. bleeding
48. A lower GI series is also called a/an:
a. barium swallow
b. barium enema
c. endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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d. radiography
49. The opening of the stomach into the duodenum is called the:
a. cardiac sphincter
b. jejunum
c. pyloric sphincter
d. ileum
50. All of the following are functions of the large intestines except:
a. Digests food from stomach
b. Reabsorbs water and minerals
c. Forms and stores feces
d. Receives liquid waste product
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