Which condition is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes caused by greater-than-normal quantities of bilirubin in the blood?

jaundice

Which condition is the rumbling noise caused by the movement of gas in the intestine?

borborygmus

Which condition is a protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm?

hiatal hernia

Which condition is caused by the temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis?

ileus

Which test is used to detect hidden blood in the stools?

Hemoccult

Which term means excessive vomiting?

hyperemesis

Which structure prevents the flow of waste from the large intestine back into the small intestine?

ileocecal valve

Excess glucose in the liver is stored in what form?

glycogen

Which condition is characterized by the twisting of the intestine on itself, causing an obstruction?

volvulus

Which term describes pain or discomfort in digestion?

dyspepsia

Which term means vomiting?

emesis

Which medical term describes the surgical removal of the rectum?

proctectomy

Which term describes a surgical connection between two hollow or tubular structures?

anastomosis

Which term describes the process of breaking down body cells or substances?

catabolism

Which condition is the protrusion of a small loop of bowel through a weak place in the lower abdominal wall?

inguinal hernia

Which procedure is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum and sigmoid colon?

sigmoidoscopy

Which procedure is the placement of a feeding tube through the nose and into the stomach?

nasogastric intubation

Which eating disorder is characterized by an abnormal craving or appetite for nonfood substances, such as dirt, paint, or clay, that lasts for at least 1 month?

pica

Which bacterial infection of the intestines is characterized by paralysis and is often fatal?

botulism

Which condition is the passage of black stools containing digested blood?

melena