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question 46
the diagnostic term pell/agra literally means ___ and is caused by the lack of niacin or niacinamide in the diet.
o skin/rough
o sores/ulcers
o bad/skin
o skin/pain

question 47
the word part ptyalo - means:
o chewer
o to grind
o spleen
o mucus, saliva fluid

question 48
what is an inflammation of the stomach rugae mucosal wall?
o stomatitis
o enteritis
o gastritis
o ileitis

Explanation:

Question 46

The term "Pellagra" comes from the Italian words "pelle" (skin) and "agra" (pain). It is a disease caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) or niacinamide in the diet. Symptoms often include skin manifestations along with pain - related issues.

The word part "Ptyalo -" is related to mucus or saliva fluid. For example, "ptyalorrhea" is excessive flow of saliva.

• Stomatitis is inflammation of the mouth.
• Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine.
• Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining (including the rugae mucosal wall).
• Ileitis is inflammation of the ileum (part of the small intestine).

Answer:

skin/pain

Question 47