Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items

question 41

Multiple Choice

Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Performed on people with severe liver complications; procedure does not improve the function of the liver but instead helps treat the complications

• A)Nissen fundoplication
• B)Herniorrhaphy
• C)Appendectomy
• D)Colostomy
• E)Lysis of adhesions
• F)PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy)
• G)TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) procedure
• H)Whipple procedure

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Definitions:

Collagen Development

The process by which collagen, a key protein that provides structure and strength to connective tissues, is synthesized and arranged in the body.

Osteomalacia

Softening of bones due to calcium depletion; adult rickets.

Calcium Depletion

A condition where the body has insufficient levels of calcium, which can lead to weakened bones and other health issues.

Bone Matrix

The intercellular substance of bone tissue, consisting of collagen fibers and ground substance, that gives the bone its strength and rigidity.