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Module 9 Flashcards

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Excretion is a function of the digestive system.

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True

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The pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the large intestine.

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False

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Which of the following is NOT considered a sign or symptom of celiac disease?
Abdominal pain
Weight gain
Osteoporosis
Diarrhea

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Weight gain

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Phlebotomy is a surgical __________of a ____.

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incision & vein

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Celiac disease is also called gluten intolerance.
True
False

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False

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Which structure is responsible for absorbing excess liquids?
Small intestine
Large intestine
Stomach
Pancreas

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large intestine

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What is the meaning of “dyspepsia”?
vomiting due to poor ingestion
nausea due to poor absorption
diarrhea due to poor elimination
upset stomach due to poor digestion

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upset stomach due to poor digestion

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7
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The word part “dia-“ can mean complete or __________?
over
freely
around
through

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through

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What does IBS stand for?
Irritable Butt Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Internal Blockage Syndrome
Intermittent Bowel Syndrome

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irritable bowel syndrome

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9
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colon cancer is the 2nd deadliest cancer in the world

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true

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The process by which completely digested nutrients enter the bloodstream and are transported to the cells throughout the body.
Ingestion
Elimination
Digestion
Absorption

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absorption

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What is a painful sore that develops in the digestive tract?
hemorrhoid
cancer
ulcer
hernia

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ulcer

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Common condition of unknown cause. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation.
Celiac disease
IBS
Chron’s disease
ulcerative colitis

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IBS

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13
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Where are hemorrhoids located?
pancreas
stomach
rectum/anus
Intestinal wall

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rectum/anus

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What is a hernia?
a bulging of a swollen vein that causes discomfort and bleeding
a bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening
a bulge or pouch that develops in the wall of your intestines
a painful sore that develops on the wall of the stomach

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a bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening

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What is the meaning of the word “hemorrhage”?
sudden bleeding
excessive flow of blood
ruptured blood cells
excessive flow of urine

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excessive flow of blood

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In the digestive system, the esophagus is a passageway to the ________ and the pharynx is a passageway to the __________.

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stomach, esophagus

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Mechanical digestion uses enzymes to breakdown food into smaller, more digestible parts.
True
False

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False

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_____________ is when food is crushed and ground into smaller pieces by the teeth.

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mastication

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19
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Toxicology studys what?

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poison

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20
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-rrhaphy

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surgical suturing

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21
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-rrhexis

22
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-rrhea

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flow or discharge

23
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-rrhage

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excessive flow

24
Inflammation of the liver is usually caused by a ____________. fungus bacteria virus parasite
virus
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What is another term for eating? indigestion absorption ingestion digestion
ingestion
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The pancreas releases its digestive enzymes into the... large intestine gallbladder small intestine stomach
small intestine
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A colonscopy is a ___________ of the __________.
visual examination, large intestine
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Which type of digestion occurs in the stomach? Mechanical Both Neither Chemical
Both
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Saliva contains special proteins called __________ that help breakdown food. hormones enzymes acid digestors
enzymes
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What is another name for the large intestine? colon anus crohn cephalic
colon
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What is the definition of laparoscopy? visual examination of the oral cavity visual examination of the liver visual examination of the abdomen visual examination of the intestines
visual examination of the abdomen
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Which disorder is an infection of the intestinal wall? Ulcer Hernia Hemorrhoids Diverticulitis
diverticulitis
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Which of the following word parts means "pancreas"? peri- proct/o pulmon/o pancreat/o
pancreat/o
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The gallbladder is responsible for storing nutrients.
false
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the liver produces bile to breakdown_______
fat
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What is the name of the cancer that develops in the large intestine? abdominal cancer colon cancer intestinal cancer inguinal cancer
colon cancer
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Choose all of the following that aid in digestion, but are not part of the GI tract. stomach esophagus colon gall bladder appendix pancreas liver
gall bladder, pancreas, liver
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What are the 2 main symptoms of IBS? abdominal pain and fever diarrhea and vomiting constipation and sweating constipation and diarrhea
constipation and diarrhea
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Which procedure is used to view the small intestine? colonoscopy laparoscopy sigmoidoscopy enteroscopy
enteroscopy
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What is a colostomy? surgical incision of the small intestine surgical incision of the large intestine surgical creation of an opening to the small intestine surgical creation of an opening to the large intestine
surgical creation of an opening to the large intestine
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What is the main function of the small intestine? Nutrient absorption Removal of waste Chemical and mechanical digestion Storage of bile
nutrient absoption
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You’re in the bathroom throwing up, and Slaylin says "you have excessive vomiting". What is the correct medical term for this? hyperpepsia hyperemesis hyperrrhagia hyperhydrosis
hyperemesis
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Which structure of the digestive system is also part of the respiratory system? larynx liver esophagus pharynx
pharynx
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Which of the following comes BEFORE digestion? ingestion elimination indigestion absorption
ingestion
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The provider's order says to administer the medication sublingually. Where should you place the medication? under the tongue under the palate below the pharynx under the cheek
under the tongue
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Celiac disease is considered which type of disorder? (select all that apply) Chronic Autoimmune Hereditary Fatal Allergy Curable
chronic, autoimmune, hereditary
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What is the meaning of the root word "proct/o"? liver rectum/anus intestines stomach
rectum/anus
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Which portion of the intestine joins to the stomach? large small
small
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Which of the following is an infection of the appendix? appendosis appendectomy appendicitis appendemia
appendicitis
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Which disease causes jaundice? hepatitis celiac disease IBS hernia
hepatitis
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Elimination/excretion refers to... the transport of nutrients the removal of waste the absorption of waste the break down of food
the removal of waste
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Gluten is a type of protein found in dairy. True False
false
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