CH Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3

Question 1

The medical term 'mucosa' refers to which layer of the intestinal wall?

Accepted Answer

The innermost lining that secretes mucus

Answer

The mucosa is the innermost layer of the GI tract wall, composed of epithelial cells that absorb nutrients and goblet cells that secrete protective mucus.

Question 2

Which term describes inflammation of the rectum?

Accepted Answer

Proctitis

Answer

Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum, derived from 'procto-' (rectum) and '-itis' (inflammation).

Question 3

In colonic hydrotherapy, understanding 'sphincter' anatomy is critical. The internal anal sphincter is composed of which type of muscle?

Accepted Answer

Involuntary smooth muscle

Answer

The internal anal sphincter is composed of involuntary smooth muscle, maintained in tonic contraction under autonomic nervous system control.

Question 4

The medical prefix 'retro-' as in 'retroperitoneal' means:

Accepted Answer

Behind or posterior to

Answer

The prefix 'retro-' means behind or posterior; retroperitoneal structures (like parts of the colon) lie behind the peritoneal cavity.

Question 5

What does the term 'defecation reflex' describe in gastrointestinal physiology?

Accepted Answer

The coordinated neural reflex that initiates bowel movements in response to rectal filling

Answer

The defecation reflex is triggered when the rectum distends with feces, sending signals via the sacral spinal cord to relax the internal anal sphincter and initiate defecation.

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CH Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3