Gastroenterology Exam Questions with Complete Solutions
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Gastroenterology
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Gastroenterology
gastroenterology - Answer-a medical specialty that studies the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system and uses diagnostic tests, medical and surgical procedures, and drugs to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
Mastication - Answer-the process by which the teeth tear, chew, and grind...
Gastroenterology Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions
gastroenterology - Answer-a medical specialty that studies the anatomy and physiology
of the gastrointestinal system and uses diagnostic tests, medical and surgical
procedures, and drugs to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
Mastication - Answer-the process by which the teeth tear, chew, and grind food.
deglutition - Answer-Swallowing that moves food into the throat/pharynx. When this
occurs, the larynx moves upward to close against the epiglottis so that food in the
pharynx does not enter the larynx, trachea, and lungs. If the entrance to the larynx is not
closed when food is in the back of the pharynx pressing on the uvula, this initiates the
gag reflex.
The sense of taste can detect... - Answer-1. sweet
2. salty
3. sour
4. bitter
5. umami (savory taste of amino acids)
also fatty acids and the sensations of water and metals.
gastr/o- - Answer-stomach
enter/o- - Answer-intestine
Gastrointestinal (GI) system - Answer-begins at the mouth, continues through the
thoracic cavity and fills much of the abdominopelvic cavity. It's purpose is to digest food,
absorb nutrients, and remove undigested material (waste) from the body.
Upper GI system - Answer-mouth through the stomach
lower GI system - Answer-small intestine through the anus
digest/o- - Answer-break down food
aliment/o- - Answer-food; nourishment
canal - Answer-a tubular channel
tract - Answer-a continuing pathway
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