Which term corresponds to inflammation of the stomach?

• A. Gastric Ulcer
• B. Gastritis
• C. Enteritis
• D. Colitis

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is how to name inflammation of the stomach. In medical terms, the suffix -itis means inflammation, and the root gastr- (from gastr/o) refers to the stomach. Putting them together gives gastritis, which is inflammation of the stomach lining. This is distinct from other GI terms: colitis is inflammation of the colon, enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine, and a gastric ulcer is a sore or erosion in the stomach lining, not an inflammatory process by itself. Knowing the roots helps you map the term to the body part involved: gastr/o = stomach, enter/o = intestine, col/o = colon, with -itis signaling inflammation.