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Medical Terminology in Digestive System Quiz

#1

What is the medical term for difficulty in swallowing?

Dysphagia
Explanation

Difficulty in swallowing

#2

Which organ produces bile to aid in digestion?

Liver
Explanation

Liver produces bile

#3

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

Duodenum
Explanation

Duodenum connects to stomach

#4

Which enzyme breaks down fats in the small intestine?

Lipase
Explanation

Lipase breaks down fats

#5

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

Pancreas
Explanation

Pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon

#6

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

Amylase
Explanation

Amylase breaks down carbohydrates

#7

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

Hepatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the liver

#8

Which enzyme breaks down proteins in the stomach?

Pepsin
Explanation

Pepsin breaks down proteins

#9

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

Small intestine
Explanation

Small intestine absorbs nutrients

#10

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

Colitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the colon

#11

Which medical term refers to the inflammation of the pancreas?

Pancreatitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the pancreas

#12

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

Gastrostomy
Explanation

Surgical opening in the stomach

#13

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

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Explanation

Medical term for heartburn

#14

Which hormone stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder?

Cholecystokinin (CCK)
Explanation

Stimulates bile release

#15

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

Appendectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the appendix

#16

Which type of cells produce hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

Parietal cells
Explanation

Parietal cells produce hydrochloric acid

#17

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

Melena
Explanation

Dark tarry stools with blood

#18

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

Reflux esophagitis
Explanation

Backward flow of stomach acid

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