Question

4 multiple choice 5 points
several different things may lead to the condition known as hepatomegaly, which is an:
o infection of the bile ducts.
o inflammation of the bile ducts.
o obstruction of the liver.
o enlargement of the liver.

5 multiple choice 5 points
which of the following is not one of the 3 parts of the small intestine?
o duodenum.
o cecum.
o ileum.
o jejunum.

6 multiple choice 5 points
a patient suffering from cholangitis will need treatment for his or her:
o gallbladder.
o bile duct.
o colon.
o intestines.

Explanation:

• Question 4: Hepatomegaly is a medical term. The suffix "-megaly" means enlargement. So, hepatomegaly refers to the enlargement of the liver.
• Question 5: The small intestine has three parts: duodenum (the first part), jejunum (the middle part), and ileum (the last part). The cecum is part of the large intestine.
• Question 6: Cholangitis is the inflammation of the bile ducts. So, a patient with cholangitis needs treatment for the bile duct.

Answer:

• Question 4: enlargement of the liver.
• Question 5: cecum.
• Question 6: bile duct.