17) Which medical term means drooping of the rectum and anus? A) anoptosis B) proctoptosis C) proctitis D) anocele 18) Which medical term means slow digestion? A) apepsia B) bradypepsia C) dyspepsia D) tachypepsia 19) Which medical term means excessive eating? A) tachyphagia B) polypepsia C) dysphagia D) polyphagia 20) A ________ is a small tumor on a stem attachment. A) melena B) denture C) pyrosis D) polyp 21) The medical term for frequent, watery bowel movements is: A) diarrhea B) cachexia C) emesis D) hematochezia 22) The yellow cast to the skin that indicates liver disease is called: A) hematochezia B) melena C) jaundice D) cachexia 23) An inguinal hernia is found in the: A) groin B) navel C) liver D) stomach 24) The gag reflex is located on the: A) palate B) uvula C) gums D) tongue 25) The section of the pharynx associated with the mouth is the: A) oropharynx B) laryngopharynx C) hypopharynx D) nasopharynx 26) The partially digested liquid mixture in the stomach is called: A) borborygmus B) chyme C) ascites D) rugae 27) Which of the following endoscopic exams would be used to view inside a section of the colon? A) gastroscopy B) sigmoidoscopy C) esophagoscopy D) laparoscopy 28) Which procedure uses a nasogastric tube to wash out the stomach? A) lavage B) total parenteral nutrition C) gavage D) gastroscopy 29) Which of the following surgical procedures would treat stones in the digestive system? A) exploratory laparotomy B) choledocholithotripsy C) hernioplasty D) diverticulectomy 30) Which surgical term means to surgically create a connection between two structures? A) anastomosis B) colostomy C) proctoplasty D) extraction 31) Which medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting? A) antiemetic B) anorexiant C) laxative D) antacid
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