Question

creation of an artificial opening in the stomach would be known as:
a gastrectomy
b gastrostomy
c gastrotomy
d gastritis
question 10
which of the following refers to inflammation of the gums?
a cholecystitis
b diverticulitis
c gastroenteritis
d gingivitis

Explanation:

1. For the first question, "gastrectomy" is the removal of part or all of the stomach. "Gastrostomy" is the creation of an artificial opening in the stomach. "Gastrotomy" is an incision into the stomach. "Gastritis" is inflammation of the stomach lining. So the answer for first is gastrostomy.
2. For the second question, "cholecystitis" is inflammation of the gall - bladder. "Diverticulitis" is inflammation of diverticula. "Gastroenteritis" is inflammation of the stomach and intestines. "Gingivitis" is inflammation of the gums. So the answer for second is gingivitis.

Answer:

Question 9: B. gastrostomy
Question 10: D. gingivitis