Question

question 22
a female neonate is diagnosed with a \volvulus.\ this means her intestines are:
○ enlarged
○ inflamed
○ outpouching
○ twisted

question 23
the tube that extends from the throat to the stomach and means gullet is the:
○ pylorus
○ esophagus
○ uvula
○ tragus

question 24
the diagnostic term beri/beri refers to ____ and is caused by the lack of thiamine in the diet.
○ body sores
○ body chilling
○ body skin cracking
○ body weakness

Explanation:

• Question 22: Volvulus is a medical condition where the intestines are twisted. This can lead to obstruction and decreased blood supply.
• Question 23: The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach. The pylorus is part of the stomach, the uvula is in the throat (not a tube), and the tragus is part of the ear.
• Question 24: Beri - beri is a condition caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. It is characterized by body weakness. Body sores, chilling, and skin cracking are not the main manifestations of beri - beri.

Answer:

• Question 22: twisted
• Question 23: esophagus
• Question 24: body weakness