Help with question on homework in medical field...?

Question

If anyone from the medical field can help me with answering these questions from my homework, I would be greatly appreciated!

1. Movement of the head to indicate "yes" and then to indicate "no" would be defined by which 2 movements:

(a) elevation and circumduction

(b) supination and extension

(c) contraction and relaxation

(d) flexion and rotation

2. Surgery, trauma, or bacterial injury to the peritoneum that results in acute transient loss of peristalsis is called:

(a) paralytic ileus

(b) intussusception

(c) steatorrhea

(d) diverticulosis

Answer 1

1.(D)

2.(A)

Answer 2

Q.1  d

Q.2   a

Answer 3

So far everyone is correct. Maybe you can use word games to help you remember these things. I used to flex and extend my wrists to remember. The Latin or Greek roots of words can really help figure out medical terms when you are stumped. Good luck and do well. I know you will.