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Periodontal disease is a pathologic condition of the tongue.

A) True
B) False

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A fecal exam to test for microorganisms in the feces, such as worms, amebas, bacteria, and protozoa, is a ____________________.

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The process of chewing is:


A) absorption.
B) deglutition.
C) mastication.
D) defecation.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Inflammation of the rectum and anus is called:


A) hemorrhoids.
B) anodynia.
C) proctitis
D) prostatodynia.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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The first part of the large intestine is the cecum.

A) True
B) False

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Use of high-frequency sound waves to image deep structures in the body, including gallstones and tumors in the digestive system, is called:


A) manometry.
B) sonography.
C) computed tomography.
D) fluoroscopy.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Hypoalimentation is the process of taking in more nutrients than the body needs.

A) True
B) False

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The pancreas has exocrine and endocrine glands.

A) True
B) False

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Another term for the lower esophageal sphincter is the pylorus.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is NOT a salivary gland?


A) lingual
B) submandibular
C) parotid
D) sublingual

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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An inguinal hernia is the same as a femoral hernia.

A) True
B) False

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An abnormal condition of the lips is called:


A) leukoplakia.
B) pyorrhea.
C) malocclusion.
D) cheilosis.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Inflammation of the pancreas is called:


A) hepatitis.
B) pancreatitis.
C) peritonitis.
D) cholangitis.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The procedure to correct an omphalocele is a:


A) gastrectomy.
B) laparotomy.
C) herniorrhaphy.
D) colostomy.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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C

Constriction of a tubular structure, including intestines, leading to an impedance of circulation is:


A) herniation.
B) strangulation.
C) reduction.
D) peristalsis.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity is:


A) gastritis.
B) peronitis.
C) proctitis.
D) peritonitis.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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D

Inflammatory disease of the liver caused by alcohol, drugs, or an increasing number of viruses is:


A) hepatitis.
B) cirrhosis.
C) cholangitis.
D) sclerosis.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums.

A) True
B) False

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The process of withdrawing fluid from a body cavity is:


A) ligation.
B) nasogastric intubation.
C) paracentesis.
D) lysis.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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The process of chewing is mastication.

A) True
B) False

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