Match the Pathologic Conditions with Their Correct Explanations

question 213

Multiple Choice

Match the pathologic conditions with their correct explanations.

-Malignant tumor of the stomach

• A)aphthous stomatitis
• B)diverticulosis
• C)anal fistula
• D)dysentery
• E)colonic polyps
• F)esophageal cancer
• G)colorectal cancer
• H)esophageal varices
• I)Crohn disease (Crohn's)
• J)gastric cancer
• K)dental caries
• L)gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Definitions:

Adhering Junctions

Specialized structures in cells that function to hold cells together and to facilitate the passage of materials in the spaces between cells.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells that create a waterproof barrier to prevent leaking of extracellular fluid.

Functional Structures

Physical or organizational forms designed specifically to achieve a particular purpose or perform a specific task efficiently.

Organ

In multicelled organisms, a structure that consists of tissues engaged in a collective task.