Chapter 4: The Human Body Health

Question 1

Root
Abdomin/o-

Answer 1

Abdomen

Question 2

Root
Anter/o

Answer 2

Front

Question 3

Root
Brachi/o

Answer 3

Arm

Question 4

Root
Cardi/o

Answer 4

Heart

Question 5

Root
Caud/o

Answer 5

Tail

Question 6

Root
Cephal/o

Answer 6

Head

Question 7

Root
Cervic/o

Answer 7

Neck

Question 8

Root
Chondr/i

Answer 8

Gristle, cartilage

Question 9

Root
Cyan/o
Crani/o

Answer 9

Skull

Question 10

Root
Cyt/o

Answer 10

Cell

Question 11

Root
Dist/o

Answer 11

Distant

Question 12

Root
Dors/o

Answer 12

Back

Question 13

Root
Femor/o

Answer 13

Thigh, femur

Question 14

Root
Gastr/o

Answer 14

Stomach

Question 15

Root
Glute/o

Answer 15

Buttocks

Question 16

Root
Hom/o
Home/o

Answer 16

Same

Question 17

Root
Ili/o

Answer 17

Flanks, hip, groin

Question 18

Root
Infer/o

Answer 18

Below

Question 19

Root
Inguin/o

Answer 19

Groin

Question 20

Root
Later/o

Answer 20

Side

Question 21

Root
Lumb/o

Answer 21

Loin, lower back

Question 22

Root
Medi/o

Answer 22

Middle

Question 23

Root
Organ/o

Answer 23

Tool

Question 24

Root
Pelv/o

Answer 24

Bowl, basin

Question 25

Root
Physi/o

Answer 25

Nature

Question 26

Root
Pleur/o

Answer 26

Rib, pleura

Question 27

Root
Poster/o

Answer 27

Back

Question 28

Root
Proxim/o

Answer 28

Near

Question 29

Root
Super/o

Answer 29

Above

Question 30

Root
Thorac/o

Answer 30

Chest, thorox

Question 31

Root
Tom/o

Answer 31

To cut

Question 32

Root
Umbilic/o

Answer 32

Navel, umbilicus

Question 33

Root
Ventr/o

Answer 33

Belly

Question 34

Cardiovascular system

Answer 34

Transports substances to and from body cells
- major arteries, veins, heart

Question 35

Lymphatic system

Answer 35

Removes unwanted substance and recycles fluid to the bloodstream
- tonsils, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels

Question 36

Respiratory system

Answer 36

Exchanges gases between external environment and blood
- nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs

Question 37

Digestive system

Answer 37

Prepares food for absorption into the bloodstream and eliminates solid wastes
- mouth, larynx, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, colon, stomach. Pancreas, small intestine, salivary glands

Question 38

Urinary system

Answer 38

Removes nitrogenous waste and excess water and salt from the bloodstream
- kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra

Question 39

Female reproduction

Answer 39

Produces female gametes for fertilization and provides support for prenatal development
- mammary glands, fallopian tubes, uterus, ovary, vagina

Question 40

Male reproduction

Answer 40

Produces male gametes for fertilization and a means to inseminate a female
- urethra, prostate, testis, penis, vas deferans (sperm duct)

Question 41

Nervous system

Answer 41

Controls homeostasis by sensing changes in the environment, processing information and initiating body responses
- brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Question 42

Endocrine system

Answer 42

Controls homeostasis by releasing hormones into the bloodstream
- pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, thymus, ovaries, testis

Question 43

Musculoskeletal system

Answer 43

Muscles help the body move; bones and joints support and protect soft body parts, store minerals, and form blood cells
- bone, muscle, tendon. Joint

Question 44

Integumentary system

Answer 44

Protects the body from fluid loss, injury, and infection
- skin, nails, hair