chapter 11 - digestive system

Question 1

achlorhydria

Answer 1

absence of hydrochloric acid

Question 2

adhesions

Answer 2

fibrous band that results when parts of tissue cling to surface of adjoining organs as normal fibrous scar tissue develops in an operative site

Question 3

asymptomatic

Answer 3

not displaying symptoms

Question 4

colorectal

Answer 4

pertaining to both the colon and rectum

Question 5

defecate

Answer 5

to have a bowel movement

Question 6

dental plaque

Answer 6

tough, sticky material that adheres to tooth enamel, caused by bacteria

Question 7

enterotoxin

Answer 7

intestinal poison

Question 8

feces

Answer 8

evacuated bowel contents, commonly called bowel movement

Question 9

gastroenteritis

Answer 9

inflammation of both stomach and intestines

Question 10

gingivitis

Answer 10

inflammation of the gums

Question 11

hematochezia

Answer 11

bright red blood in the feces

Question 12

ileus

Answer 12

absence of peristalsis

Question 13

intrinsic factor

Answer 13

substance secreted by stomach lining, necessary for absorption of vitamin b12

Question 14

intussusception

Answer 14

the telescoping of one part of the intestine over the adjoining section

Question 15

melena

Answer 15

dark tarry stool due to blood in the feces

Question 16

motility

Answer 16

ability to move

Question 17

occult blood

Answer 17

hidden blood, invisible except under microscopic examination

Question 18

ova and parasite (o&p)

Answer 18

laboratory test tat examines stool specimen for the presence of adult parasites or their eggs

Question 19

paralytic obstruction

Answer 19

decrease or absence of peristalsis that causes intestinal blockage

Question 20

perforation

Answer 20

abnormal opening in an organ or tissue

Question 21

peristalsis

Answer 21

contraction of muscles along the gastrointestinal tract to move food and fluid

Question 22

peritonitis

Answer 22

inflammation of the peritoneum

Question 23

polyp

Answer 23

inward projection of the mucosal lining of the colon

Question 24

salmonella

Answer 24

group of gram-negative bacteria often responsible for intestinal infections

Question 25

stool

Answer 25

fecal matter, feces, bowel movement

Question 26

strep throat

Answer 26

acute form of pharyngitis caused by streptococcus

Question 27

verniform

Answer 27

wormlike

Question 28

volvulus

Answer 28

bowel twisted on itself