Malnutrition and Bariatrics Overview

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What is the main contributing factor to obesity?

Genetics

Hypertrophy of muscle cells

Overeating and lack of exercise (correct)

High metabolism

What does the term 'stomat/o' refer to in medical terminology?

Tongue

Teeth

Lips

Mouth (correct)

Which procedure involves the examination of the mouth using a scope?

Stomatoplasty

Stomat/o/scopy (correct)

Glosso/tomy

Stomatology

Which of the following conditions relates to inflammation of the tongue?

Gloss/itis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the bar/atric medical center?

To specialize in obesity prevention and treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'cheil/o' relate to?

Lips Signup and view all the answers

Which term means 'pain in the tongue'?

Gloss/algia Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a surgical repair of the mouth?

Stomat/o/plasty Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'gingiv/itis' refer to?

Inflammation of the gums Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms means the excision of gum tissue?

Gingiv/ectomy Signup and view all the answers

What condition is indicated by the term 'esophag/o/sten/osis'?

Narrowing of the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'gastr/itis' signify?

Inflammation of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common cause of gastritis?

Helicobacter pylori Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'enter/itis'?

Inflammation of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice for preventing GERD?

Elevate the head of bed Signup and view all the answers

What type of hernia is represented by the term 'para/esophag/eal'?

Around the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What is enter/o/rrhagia related to?

Hemorrhage of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is characterized by inflammation, pain, and diarrhea?

Dysentery Signup and view all the answers

What does enter/o/clysis refer to?

Washing or irrigation of the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a condition characterized by the herniation of the small intestine?

Enter/o/cele Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the colon?

Receiving contents from the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which valve is located where digested and undigested food moves from the small intestine into the cecum?

Ile/o/cec/al valve Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms relates to infrequent or small amounts of bowel movement?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

What is gastro/o/enter/o/logy primarily concerned with?

Diseases of the stomach and intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'rect/o/scopy'?

Process of examining the rectum with a scope Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical fixation of the anus and rectum?

Proct/o/pexy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hepatitis is transmitted by blood and body fluids?

Hepatitis B Signup and view all the answers

What condition is described as a debilitating disease involving scar tissue in the liver?

Cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hepat/o/dynia' signify?

Pain in the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to the study of diseases affecting the anus and rectum?

Proct/o/logy Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the suffix '-pathy' in hepat/o/pathy?

Liver disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following procedures involves irrigation of the rectum?

Rect/o/clysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hepat/o/tomy?

Incision into the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which pancreatic function is classified as endocrine?

Production of insulin Signup and view all the answers

What does pancreat/o/lith refer to?

Stone or calculus in the pancreas Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ERCP procedure?

To locate stones in the common bile duct or pancreatic duct Signup and view all the answers

What does splen/o/megaly indicate?

Enlargement of the spleen Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the surgical fixation of the spleen?

Splen/o/pexy Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix -ectomy refer to in medical terminology?

Surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

What condition does a/tres/ia refer to?

Blockage or lack of opening Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Malnutrition

Over- or under-nutrition can affect health.
Obesity is a form of over-nutrition.
Obesity occurs when individuals are overweight for their height and body frame.
This happens due to the enlargement of fat cells.
Overeating and insufficient exercise are common causes of obesity.
Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and arthritis.

Bariatrics

This term relates to the medical field specializing in the prevention and treatment of obesity.
Bariatric medical centers provide nutritional counseling, behavioral therapy, and surgical interventions to help patients manage weight issues.

Mouth

The combining form stomat/o refers to the mouth.
It is derived from the Greek word "stoma" meaning mouth.

Mouth Conditions and Procedures

Stomat/o/pathy refers to any disease affecting the mouth.
Stomat/algia indicates pain in the mouth.
Stomat/o/rrhagia describes bleeding from the mouth.
Stomat/itis refers to inflammation of the mouth.
Stomat/o/myc/osis denotes a fungal infection in the mouth.
Stomat/o/scope is an instrument used for examining the mouth.
Stomat/o/scopy is the process of examining the mouth with a scope.
Stomat/o/plasty involves surgical repair of the mouth.

Tongue

The combining forms gloss/o and lingu/o both refer to the tongue.
Gloss/al is the adjectival form.

Tongue Conditions and Procedures

Gloss/algia refers to pain in the tongue.
Gloss/itis denotes inflammation of the tongue.
Gloss/o/ptosis describes the prolapse of the tongue.
Gloss/o/plegia indicates paralysis of the tongue.
Gloss/o/scopy is the examination of the tongue.
Glossectomy involves the excision of the tongue.

Under the Tongue

Hypo/glossal and sub/lingual terms refer to the area under the tongue.
Lingu/o is the combining form for tongue, derived from Latin.
Some medications are administered under the tongue, an example is nitroglycerin tablets.

Lips

Cheil is the word root, and cheil/o is the combining form for lips.
Cheil/osis refers to a condition or disorder of the lips.
Cheil/itis indicates inflammation of the lips.
Cheil/o/tomy is an incision into the lips.
Cheil/o/plasty involves plastic surgery of the lips.

Gums

Gingiv/o is the combining form for gums.
Gingiv/al refers to anything pertaining to the gums.
Gingiv/itis denotes inflammation of the gums.
Gingiv/algia describes pain in the gums.
Gingiv/ectomy is the excision of gum tissue.

Terms involving the Gums

Gingiv/o/gloss/itis signifies inflammation of both the gums and tongue.
Lingu/o/gingiv/al relates to both the tongue and gums.

Esophagus

Esophag/o is the combining form for the esophagus.
It is composed of the prefixes eso- (in or toward) and phag/o (swallow).
Esophag/eal is the adjectival form.
Esophag/o/sten/osis refers to a narrowing of the esophagus.
Para/esophag/eal hernia is a herniation occurring around the esophagus.

Esophagus

Esophag/o/gastr/ic and gastr/o/esophag/eal both pertain to the stomach and esophagus.
Gastro/esophag/eal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where gastric and duodenal juices flow back into the esophagus causing irritation.

Preventing GERD

Avoiding eating close to bedtime, fatty foods, losing excess weight, and elevating the head of the bed can help prevent GERD.

Stomach

Gastr/o is the combining form for the stomach.
Gastr/ic is the adjectival form.
Gastr/o/rrhagia describes stomach hemorrhage.
Gastr/ectasia refers to dilation or stretching of the stomach.

Gastritis

Gastr/itis indicates inflammation of the stomach.
Helicobacter pylori (HP) is a common cause of gastritis.
HP is transmitted through contamination by vomit and feces.
Symptoms of gastritis include epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and dyspepsia.

Small Intestine

Enter/o is the combining form for the small intestine.
Enter/ic refers to anything related to the small intestine.
Enter/itis denotes inflammation of the small intestine.

Structure and Function of the Small Intestine

The small intestine is divided into three sections: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
The duodenum is where stomach contents enter and mix with bile and enzymes.
The jejunum and ileum absorb digested nutrients through their walls.
The walls of the small intestine are rich in blood supply and lymphatic vessels, facilitating nutrient absorption.

Small Intestine Conditions

Enter/o/rrhagia describes hemorrhage of the small intestine.
Enter/o/plegia indicates paralysis of the small intestine.
Enter/o/cele refers to herniation of the small intestine.

Dysentery

Dysentery is a disorder affecting the small intestine, characterized by inflammation, pain, and diarrhea.
It can be caused by consuming water contaminated with bacteria.
Amoebic dysentery is caused by an amoeba-type parasite.

Small Intestine Procedures

Enter/o/centesis is a surgical puncture of the small intestine.
Enter/o/clysis is a procedure that involves washing or irrigating the small intestine.
Enter/ectasia refers to dilation or stretching of the small intestine.

Terms with enter/o

Gastro/o/enter/o/logy is a medical specialty dealing with diseases of the stomach and intestine.
Gastro/enter/ic refers to both the stomach and small intestine.
Gastro/o/enter/o/ptosis describes the prolapse of the stomach and small intestine.

Colon

This is another term for the large intestine.
Col/o is the combining form for the colon.
Col/ic and col/o/nic both pertain to the colon.

Anatomy of the Colon

The colon is divided into four sections: ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.

Anatomy of the Colon

The cecum is a pouch at the beginning of the ascending colon.
The ile/o/cec/al valve is the point where digested and undigested food moves from the small intestine into the cecum.

Functions of the Colon

The colon receives contents from the small intestine.
It absorbs water and water-soluble nutrients through its wall.
It eliminates feces through the rectum and anus.

Constipation

Con/stip/ation refers to infrequent or small-volume bowel movements.
It comes from Latin words that mean to withhold or press together.
Constipation can be caused by various factors, including anesthesia use, aging, dehydration, and low-fiber intake.

Rectal Procedures

Rect/o/scope is an instrument used to examine the rectum.
Rect/o/scopy refers to examining the rectum with a scope.
Rect/o/clysis involves washing or irrigating the rectum.
Rect/o/plasty pertains to plastic surgery of the rectum.
Rect/o/rrhaphy is the suturing of the rectum.

Terms with proct/o

Proct/o is the combining form for the anus and rectum.
Proct/o/logy is the study of diseases affecting the anus and rectum.
Proct/o/logist specializes in diseases of the anus and rectum.
Proct/o/plegia indicates paralysis of the anus and rectum.

Terms with proct/o

Proct/o/scope is an instrument for examining the anus and rectum.
Proct/o/scopy involves examining the anus and rectum with a scope.
Proct/o/clysis is the washing or irrigation of the anus and rectum.
Proct/o/rrhaphy is the suturing of the anus and rectum.
Proct/o/pexy is the surgical fixation of the anus and rectum.

Liver

Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver.
Hepat/ic refers to anything associated with the liver.
Hepat/o/pathy designates any liver disease.

Accessory Organs

Hepatitis

Hepat/itis indicates inflammation of the liver.
Hepatitis A is an acute infection linked to food or water contaminated with human waste.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis B is a serious viral infection transmitted through blood and body fluids. It is classified as a sexually transmitted disease.
Hepatitis C is a chronic condition typically transmitted through blood.

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis of the liver is a debilitating condition where scar tissue forms in the liver.
Causes include malnutrition, alcoholism, poisoning, or a history of hepatitis.
Treatment involves diet modifications, vitamins, alcohol cessation, energy conservation, and surgery.

Liver conditions

Hepat/o/rrhagia denotes hemorrhage in the liver.
Hepat/o/cele refers to a herniation of the liver.
Hepat/o/dynia indicates pain in the liver.
Hepat/o/lith is a stone or calculus in the liver.

Liver Procedures

Hepat/o/scopy is the examination of the liver.
Hepat/o/tomy involves making an incision into the liver
Hepat/ectomy is the excision of a portion of the liver.

Pancreas

The pancreas serves as both a digestive and endocrine organ.
It produces amylase and lipase for digestion.
It also produces insulin as an endocrine function.
Pancreat/o is the combining form for the pancreas.
Pancreat/ic refers to anything related to the pancreas.

Terms with Pancreat/o

Pancreat/o/pathy encompasses any disease affecting the pancreas.
Pancreat/o/lith refers to a stone or calculus in the pancreas.
Pancreat/o/tomy involves making an incision into the pancreas.
Pancreat/ectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas.
Pancreat/o/lysis signifies the destruction of pancreatic tissue.

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Insert The Pancreas

ERCP

End/o/scop/ic retro/grade cholangi/o/pancreat/o/graphy is abbreviated as ERCP.
Its purpose is to locate stones in the biliary or pancreatic ducts.

ERCP

The procedure involves inserting a cannula (tube) into either the common bile duct or pancreatic duct.
Contrast media is introduced into the duct.
An X-ray is taken to visualize the duct and any potential stones.

Spleen

The spleen is a blood-forming organ.
Splen/o is the combining form for the spleen.
Examples include: splen/ic (pertaining to the spleen), splen/ectmy (excision of the spleen), splen/o/pexy (surgical fixation of the spleen).

Spleen Conditions

Splen/o/pathy indicates any disease affecting the spleen.
Splen/algia describes pain in the spleen.
Splen/o/megaly indicates an enlarged spleen.
Splen/o/ptosis refers to a prolapse of the spleen.
Splen/o/rrhagia signifies hemorrhage of the spleen.

Spleen Procedures

Splen/ectomy is the excision of the spleen.
Splen/o/pexy is the surgical fixation of the spleen.
Splen/o/rrhapy involves suturing the spleen.

Atresia

Atresia refers to a blockage or lack of an opening.
It originates from the Greek word "tresis" meaning hole.
Esophageal a/tres/ia signifies a closed esophagus.
Biliary a/tres/ia describes a condition where bile ducts are not open, causing bile to back up into the liver.

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This quiz explores the critical topics of malnutrition and bariatrics, including the effects of obesity and its associated health risks. It also covers relevant mouth conditions and their medical terms. Test your knowledge on these essential health subjects!