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People over 50 years of age should have this procedure done, which involves an endoscope being inserted into the colon

colonoscopy

Your physician has ordered to have a patient's LFTs checked. What does LFT stand for?

liver function tests

What medical term literally means without an appetite?

anorexia

What does dyspepsia mean?

indigestion

What does BMR stand for?

basal metabolic rate

What does post-prandial mean?

after meals

What does the term hypoglossal mean?

pertaining to under the tongue

What does GERD stand for?

gastroesophageal reflux disease

What medical term means inflammation of the gallbladder?

cholecystitis

What term means surgical removal of the pancreas?

pancreatectomy

What term means inflammation of the mouth?

stomatitis

varicose veins of the rectum are called ______________

hemorrhoids

Thiamine, niacin, and pyridoxine are all types of this vitamin

Vitamin E

Name the 3 pairs of salivary glands

parotid, submandibular, sublingual

What is the name of the sphincter that is located between the stomach and the duodenum?

pyloric sphincter

What happens if you ingest more of a water-soluble vitamin than your body needs?

excess is excreted within your urine

Name the 4 fat-soluble vitamins

A,D,E,K

This vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting

Vitamin K

This mineral helps our body maintain proper fluid balance. Too much of it can cause us to retain fluid

sodium

This vitamin is necessary in order for the body to properly absorb calcium

Vitamin D

These are the building blocks of protein

amino acids

This complex carbohydrate is found primarily in veggies and provides dietary fiber and bulk to our stools

cellulose

This mineral is necessary for the production of hemoglobin and transport of oxygen

iron

A deficiency of this vitamin caused scurvy in 18th century sailors. It can be found in citrus fruits

Vitamin C

This vitamin is responsible for good vision, especially at night

Vitamin A