CADUCEUS Final Exam Study Guide – Complete
Questions and answers 2025-2026 Detailed Answers,
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Caduceus Exam 3
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
Peritoneum
The ring of muscles found around the opening between stomach and duodenum
is the:
pyloric sphincter
The second portion of the small intestine whose name means "to empty" is the:
Jejunum
The organ that produces bile is the:
Liver
The tube that extends from the throat to the stomach and means gullet is the:
esophagus
The combining forms os-, or/o-, and sromato- all mean:
mouth
The combining form that means "small intestines" is:
enter/o
The combining form that means "rectum and anus" is:
proct/o-
Giardiasis is commonly seen in:
children in daycare centers
Mal/occul/sion literally means:
bad/closure/refers
The diagnostic term that refers to abnormal condition of having out-pouchings in
the colon is:
,diverticul/o/sis
The diagnostic term gingivitis means:
inflammation of the gums
The word part Litho-. Petro- and Lapio- all mean:
stone
Peridontitis, Rigg's disease, and periodontoclasia all refer to:
pyorrhea
The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines
and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the
formation of scar tissue, is:
Crohn's Disease
The word part Ptyalo- means:
Mucus, saliva fluid
The diagnostic term for a disroder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is:
anorexia nervosa
THe diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the
gradual destruction of liver cell is:
cirrhosis
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:
choledocholith/otripsy
The surgical term cheil/orrhahpty means:
suture of the lips
_____________ means the process or procedure of cutting and forming a mouth
in the big intestine.
colostomy
The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is:
glossorrhaphy
The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is:
cholescystography
The procedure term that means visual examination of the rectum is:
proctoscopy
What is a white, plate-like plaque on the gingiva called?
leukoplakia
The term Proctoscope means:
instrument used for visual examination of the rectum
The procedural term for a series of X ray films taken of the stomach and
duodenum after barium has been swallowed is:
upper GI series
The word part Cholangiio- refers to:
bile duct
The medical term Dysphagia means:
difficult swallowing or eating
, What term describes the grinding of teeth?
bruxism
The term tapeworm literally means:
narrow banded worm
What is the borad, fan-shaped peritoneum fold that suspends and encricles the
jejunum and ileum to the dorsal wall of the abdomen?
mesentery
Vitamin B2 is also known as:
riboflavin
The term ascaris in Greek literally means:
intestinal worm
An orthodontist is a specialist in:
straightening teeth
The anatomical term Incis/or literally means:
one who cuts in
one who tears
one who cuts in
What is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucousal wall?
gastritis
The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means:
stomach folds
Hepatitis A,B and C are caused by a:
virus
Hepatitis B is alsko known as:
serum hepatitis
Hepatitis ___________ may be dormant in the body for years before signs and
symptons appear.
C
The word parts dento-and donto- both means:
tooth
The diagnostic term Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can also refer to:
heart burn
Peritonitis is the inflammation of:
the peritoneum
The diagnostic term Coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the:
large intestine
The term gustation in Old french means to feel, but the actual meaning is:
to taste
Which of the following is a dietary source of zinc?
whole grains
The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means:
condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold
The nutritional term Bolus literally means:
ball or lump
The nutritional term Chyme literallymeans:
juice
Questions and answers 2025-2026 Detailed Answers,
Key Concepts latest updated
Caduceus Exam 3
The lining of the structures in the abdominal and pelvic cavities is the:
Peritoneum
The ring of muscles found around the opening between stomach and duodenum
is the:
pyloric sphincter
The second portion of the small intestine whose name means "to empty" is the:
Jejunum
The organ that produces bile is the:
Liver
The tube that extends from the throat to the stomach and means gullet is the:
esophagus
The combining forms os-, or/o-, and sromato- all mean:
mouth
The combining form that means "small intestines" is:
enter/o
The combining form that means "rectum and anus" is:
proct/o-
Giardiasis is commonly seen in:
children in daycare centers
Mal/occul/sion literally means:
bad/closure/refers
The diagnostic term that refers to abnormal condition of having out-pouchings in
the colon is:
,diverticul/o/sis
The diagnostic term gingivitis means:
inflammation of the gums
The word part Litho-. Petro- and Lapio- all mean:
stone
Peridontitis, Rigg's disease, and periodontoclasia all refer to:
pyorrhea
The diagnostic term for chronic inflammation of the small and/or large intestines
and characterized by cobblestone ulcerations along the intestinal wall and the
formation of scar tissue, is:
Crohn's Disease
The word part Ptyalo- means:
Mucus, saliva fluid
The diagnostic term for a disroder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat is:
anorexia nervosa
THe diagnostic term for a chronic disease of the liver characterized by the
gradual destruction of liver cell is:
cirrhosis
The surgical term that means crushing a stone in the common bile duct is:
choledocholith/otripsy
The surgical term cheil/orrhahpty means:
suture of the lips
_____________ means the process or procedure of cutting and forming a mouth
in the big intestine.
colostomy
The surgical term that means suture of the tongue is:
glossorrhaphy
The procedural term for X-ray filming of the gallbladder is:
cholescystography
The procedure term that means visual examination of the rectum is:
proctoscopy
What is a white, plate-like plaque on the gingiva called?
leukoplakia
The term Proctoscope means:
instrument used for visual examination of the rectum
The procedural term for a series of X ray films taken of the stomach and
duodenum after barium has been swallowed is:
upper GI series
The word part Cholangiio- refers to:
bile duct
The medical term Dysphagia means:
difficult swallowing or eating
, What term describes the grinding of teeth?
bruxism
The term tapeworm literally means:
narrow banded worm
What is the borad, fan-shaped peritoneum fold that suspends and encricles the
jejunum and ileum to the dorsal wall of the abdomen?
mesentery
Vitamin B2 is also known as:
riboflavin
The term ascaris in Greek literally means:
intestinal worm
An orthodontist is a specialist in:
straightening teeth
The anatomical term Incis/or literally means:
one who cuts in
one who tears
one who cuts in
What is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucousal wall?
gastritis
The anatomical term Gastric Rugae literally means:
stomach folds
Hepatitis A,B and C are caused by a:
virus
Hepatitis B is alsko known as:
serum hepatitis
Hepatitis ___________ may be dormant in the body for years before signs and
symptons appear.
C
The word parts dento-and donto- both means:
tooth
The diagnostic term Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease can also refer to:
heart burn
Peritonitis is the inflammation of:
the peritoneum
The diagnostic term Coloscopy refers to viewing and examining the:
large intestine
The term gustation in Old french means to feel, but the actual meaning is:
to taste
Which of the following is a dietary source of zinc?
whole grains
The diagnostic term Diverticulosis actually means:
condition of out pouching in the colon rugae or fold
The nutritional term Bolus literally means:
ball or lump
The nutritional term Chyme literallymeans:
juice
