Medical Terminology in Digestive System Quiz

Challenge your knowledge on digestive system terms. Identify terms like dysphagia, cholecystitis, pancreatitis & more. How well do you know gastroenterology?

#1

What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing?

Dysphagia
Dyspepsia
Dysphasia
Dyspeptia
#2

Which organ produces bile to aid in digestion?

Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Small intestine
#3

Which part of the small intestine connects directly to the stomach?

Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Colon
#4

Which enzyme breaks down fats in the small intestine?

Amylase
Lipase
Pepsin
Trypsin
#5

Which organ secretes insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels?

Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
Spleen
#6

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

Amylase
Lipase
Pepsin
Trypsin
#7

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Cholecystitis
Pancreatitis
#8

Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?

Amylase
Lipase
Pepsin
Trypsin
#9

Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients from food?

Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
#10

What is the medical term for the condition where the colon becomes inflamed?

Colitis
Appendicitis
Enteritis
Gastritis
#11

Which medical term refers to the inflammation of the pancreas?

Pancreatitis
Pancreatic cancer
Gastritis
Cholecystitis
#12

What is the medical term for the surgical procedure to create an opening in the stomach?

Gastroplasty
Gastrotomy
Gastrectomy
Gastrostomy
#13

What is the medical term for the medical condition commonly known as heartburn?

Gastritis
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Diverticulitis
#14

Which hormone stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?

Insulin
Glucagon
Gastrin
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
#15

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the appendix?

Appendectomy
Appendicitis
Appendicitosis
Appendectomyotomy
#16

Which type of cells produce hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

Goblet cells
Chief cells
Parietal cells
Enteroendocrine cells
#17

What is the medical term for the passage of dark-colored, tarry stools containing blood?

Melena
Hematochezia
Dyschezia
Steatorrhea
#18

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus?

Dyspepsia
Gastritis
Reflux esophagitis
Esophageal varices

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