Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System, 2nd Edition
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! Read the full book and complete here with code NUS3024: elitelearning.com/book 6. The condition in which bulging pouches in the lining of the GI tract exist but are not inflamed or infected is called: a. Diverticulitis. b. Hiatal hernia. c. Diverticulosis. d. Anorectal fistula. 7. The condition in which the intestine telescopes into itself and causes ischemia is called: a. Volvulus. b. Intussusception. c. Hirschsprung’s disease. d. Crohn’s disease. 8. Which of the following is not a classification of bowel obstruction? a. Spilling. b. Simple. c. Strangulated. d. Closed-looped. 9. Common causes of constipation include all of the following except: a. High fluid intake. b. Low-fiber diet. c. Sedentary lifestyle. d. Overuse of enemas. 10. Most cases of cholecystitis are caused by: a. Pancreatitis. b. Bowel obstruction. c. Gallstones. d. Mallory-Weiss tear.
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. Chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease can lead to which condition that is highly associated with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus? a. Oropharyngeal cancer. b. Barrett’s esophagus. c. Colorectal cancer. d. Thrush. 2. A hiatal hernia is present when part of the stomach passes through an opening in which organ? a. Esophagus. b. Small intestine. c. Diaphragm. d. Large intestine. 3. All of the following are true of hepatitis except: a. Hepatitis C can be cured. b. Hepatitis A can be transmitted by contaminated food. c. Hepatitis B can be cured. d. Hepatitis E cannot cause a chronic infection. 4. Which of the following is true of ulcerative colitis? a. It can occur in any part of the GI tract. b. It is self-limiting and rarely requires treatment. c. It is usually symptomless and often overlooked. d. It occurs in the large intestine only. 5. Celiac disease is an autoimmune response to all of the following except: a. Rice.
b. Wheat. c. Barley. d. Rye.
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