Digestive Pathologies

Question 1

Bezoar

Answer 1

Mass in the stomach formed by material that does not pass into the intestine

Question 2

Diverticulitis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the diverticula in the alimentary canal.

Question 3

Diverticulum

Answer 3

Pouch created by the herniation of the mucous membrane through the muscular coat

Question 4

Gastritis

Answer 4

Inflammation of lining of stomach

Question 5

Gastro esophageal reflux

Answer 5

Backward flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus

Question 6

Hiatal hernia

Answer 6

Protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm.

Question 7

Ulcer

Answer 7

Depressed lesion on the surface of the alimentary canal

Question 8

Achalasia

Answer 8

Failure of smooth muscle of alimentary canal to relax