« previous next »

Author Question: Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach? A) ileectomy B) diverticulectomy ... (Read 74 times)

panfilo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
on: Jun 26, 2018
Which term means surgical removal of all or part of the stomach?
 A) ileectomy
  B) diverticulectomy
  C) gastrectomy
  D) colectomy

Question 2

The series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction is known as ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Dinolord

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

peristalsis


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In inpatient settings, adverse drug events account for an estimated one in three of all hospital adverse events. They affect approximately 2 million hospital stays every year, and prolong hospital stays by between one and five days.

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Stomach Stomach
Part of the physical map of the E. coli genome, obtained by sequencing Part of the physical map of the E. coli genome, obtained by sequencing
Stomach Stomach
Analyzing a medical term. Analyzing a medical term.
Paranasal sinuses are part of the upper respiratory system. From here, infections may spread via the ... Paranasal sinuses are part of the upper respiratory system. From here, infections may spread via the ...
Favourite part of school kindergarten Favourite part of school kindergarten
Video: Ionic bonds - role of ions in the body

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library