West Coast EMT Block One Exam

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In the term "gastroenteritis," what does "Gastro" refer to?

tongue
intestine
bowel
stomach

The correct answer is: stomach

In the term "gastroenteritis," the prefix "gastro" refers specifically to the stomach. This term is derived from Greek, where "gastro" means stomach, and "enteritis" refers to inflammation of the intestine. Therefore, gastroenteritis is an inflammation that primarily involves both the stomach and the intestines, but the prefix itself clearly indicates a focus on the stomach. The other terms do not accurately represent the meaning of "gastro": the option indicating tongue relates more to the term "lingua," while the terms for intestine and bowel refer to parts of the digestive tract that are not linked to the prefix "gastro." Thus, the understanding of "gastro" as stomach is crucial for interpreting the full meaning of the condition described.