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What is another name for the gastrointestinal system?


A) Alimentary tract
B) Peritoneal tract
C) Cardiogastric system
D) Gastrourinary system

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Which is a condition characterized by splitting of the lips and angles of the mouth?


A) Cheilosis
B) Stomatomycosis
C) Gingivostomatitis
D) Glossopharyngitis

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Which of the following is not a function of the pancreas?


A) It produces bile.
B) It produces insulin.
C) It produces amylase and lipase.
D) It produces juices that contain enzymes.

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If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Divertikulitis ____________________

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Diverticulitis

Which term means visual examination of the mucosal lining of the colon?


A) Colostomy
B) Esophagoscopy
C) Gastroscopy
D) Colonoscopy

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What is stomatomycosis?


A) Excessive mucus in the stomach
B) A fungal condition of the stomach
C) A fungal condition of the mouth
D) Excessive dryness of the mouth

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What is the term for masses of dilated, varicose veins in the anal canal?


A) Rectoceles
B) Hemorrhoids
C) Anorectal thrombosis
D) Phlebostasis

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What is inflamed in stomatitis?


A) Stomach
B) Intestine
C) Mouth
D) Gums

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Which of the following is an instrument designed for passage into the stomach to permit examination of its interior?


A) Gastrotome
B) Gastroscope
C) Gastric lavage
D) Gastrometer

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Which segment of the colon extends across the upper part of the abdomen?


A) Ascending colon
B) Descending colon
C) Sigmoid colon
D) Transverse colon

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What is meant by the term endodontium?


A) Tooth decay
B) Tooth pulp
C) A dental disease
D) None of the above

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Which term means the sum of all the physical and chemical processes that take place in living organisms?


A) Metabolism
B) Anabolism
C) Ingestion
D) Absorption

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If the following word is spelled correctly, write "Correct" as the answer. If not, correctly spell the misspelled word. Intususeption ____________________

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Which surgical procedure might be used in cases of carcinoma of the tongue?


A) Glossectomy
B) Glossoplegia
C) Linguoplacement
D) Periodontal surgery

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Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure that is often useful in determining the presence of a gallstone in a patient?


A) Cholecystitis
B) Cholithiasis
C) Computed tomography
D) Hepatospenolysis

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What does hematochezia mean?


A) A blood condition caused by binge eating
B) Blood in the stool
C) Blood in the urine resulting from malnutrition
D) Vomiting blood

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What is the lining of the digestive tract called?


A) Mucoid
B) Mucosa
C) Mucus
D) Gastromucus

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What does cholelithiasis mean?


A) Destruction of liver cells
B) Inflammation of a bile duct
C) Chronic alcoholic cirrhosis
D) The presence of gallstones

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Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Ileostomy (il- Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Ileostomy (il- -os-tuh-m ) -os-tuh-m Syllables are shown for the following term. Indicate the primary accented syllable in the term by typing which numbered syllable receives the primary accent: 1, 2, 3, 4, and so on. Ileostomy (il- -os-tuh-m ) )

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Which of the following is inflamed in enteritis?


A) Internal organs
B) Peritoneum
C) Intestines
D) Esophagus

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