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| The series of wavelike contraction of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ________. |
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| A ______ ______ is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the esophageal sphincter in the diaphragm. |
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| The surgical repair of a cleft palate or lip is known as _______. |
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| ________ is the excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking. |
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| A physician who specializes in disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus is known as a ________. |
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| ________ disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by a severe reaction to foods containing gluten. |
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| Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes caused by abnormal amounts of bilirubin in the blood is known as _______. |
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| The condition of weighing two or three times, or more, than the ideal weight is known as _____ _____. |
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| A _______ is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum, sigmoid colon, and possibly a portion of the descending colon. |
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| The medical term _______ describes extreme, persistent vomiting. |
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| ______ ______ is the placement of a tube through the nose and into the stomach. |
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| The medical term _______ describes any restriction to the opening of the mouth caused by trauma, surgery, or radiation associated with treatment of oral cancer. |
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| The passage of stools with a black and tarlike appearance caused by the presence of digested blood is known as _______. |
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| An _______ is a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures. |
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| _____ _____ is a chronic condition of repeated episodes of inflammation, ulcer, and irritation in the rectum and large intestine. |
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| An _____ hernia is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall or groin. |
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| Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the interior of the esophagus are known as ______ ______. |
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| The medical term ______ describes an inflammation of the small intestine. |
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| Commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters, the medical term for this condition is herpes ______. |
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| ________ ______ disease, which is also known as GERD, is the upward flow of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. |
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| The medical term _______ means the vomiting of blood. |
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| The condition known as ______ is a disorder of the lips characterized by cracklike sores at the corners of the mouth. |
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| A _______ colonoscopy is the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the colon from the rectum to the cecum. |
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| The medical term _____ describes the partial or complete blockage of the intestine caused by the complete stopping of intestinal peristalsis. |
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| A _____ tube is the surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach. |
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| A _____ test is a laboratory test for hidden blood in the stools. |
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| Also known as canker sores, ______ ulcers are lesions found on the soft tissues lining the mouth. |
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| Difficulty in swallowing. |
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| A single pouch or sac occurring in the lining or wall of a tubular organ such as the colon. |
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| The last portion of the small intestine. |
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| What structure manufactures bile? |
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| Third major division of the large intestine. |
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| A mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed. |
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| Which term describes the breaking down of body cells of substances? |
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| Which condition is involuntary clenching of the teeth during sleep? |
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| Which bacterial infection of the intestines is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal? |
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| Which condition is the earliest stage of periodontal disease? |
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| Which condition is commonly known as bad breath? |
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| What is the name of the valve between the small and large intestines? |
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| Where is a gastric ulcer located? |
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| Ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid are four types of ______ sites. |
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| Name the four digestive processes. |
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| Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination |
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| Name the organs through which food passes. |
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| Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine. |
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| Baby teeth are known as _______ and appear at ___ months of age. |
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| What is the palate also known as? |
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| The stomach is a ___ in long __ shaped organ constructed of three layers of tissue, the inner lining is thick and full of folds called ______. |
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| 10inches, J shaped, folds called rugae |
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| Describe the 3 sections of the small intestine. |
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Duodenum - C-shaped, 9inches long
Jejunum - 8ft long
Ileum - 12ft long |
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| An anal ______ is a crack or tear in the lining of the anus. |
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| A condition of repeated passage of uniformed wastes is known as ______. |
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| ______ is an inflammation and infection of the liver that can result in cell destruction and death. |
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| Some patients may wear a device called a _____, which exerts pressure directly over the herniated opening, to hold the protruding mass inside the cavity. |
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| ______ is known as blood poisoning. |
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