CN Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3

Question 1

Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

Answer

Most nutrients are absorbed across the villi of the small intestine.

Question 2

The suffix '-emia' refers to a condition of the:

Accepted Answer

Blood

Answer

'-emia' denotes a blood condition, as in anemia.

Question 3

Which structure connects the small and large intestines?

Accepted Answer

Ileocecal valve

Answer

The ileocecal valve joins the ileum to the cecum of the large intestine.

Question 4

The term 'dys-' as a prefix means:

Accepted Answer

Difficult or painful

Answer

'Dys-' means difficult, painful, or abnormal, as in dysphagia.

Question 5

Which part of the small intestine comes first after the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Duodenum

Answer

The duodenum is the first segment of the small intestine.

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