Comprehensive Flashcards

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1
Q

Which term means inflammation of a fallopian tube?

A. Salpingitis
B. Hypermenorrhea
C. Conization
D. Leukorrhea

A

A. Salpingitis

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Which term means the rupture of an ovary?

A. Endocervicitis
B. Menarche
C. Ovariorrhexis
D. Phimosis

A

C. Ovariorrhexis

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The abnormal condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely is know as abruptio placentae.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Which term describes surgery to affix sagging breasts in a more elevated position?

A. Primipara
B. Mastopexy
C. Castration
D. Pyosalpinx

A

B. Mastopexy

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The narrowing of the opening of the foreskin of the penis is known as phimosis.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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The suffix for veins is know as?

A. Hem/o
B. Capill/o
C. Phleb/o
D. Angi/o

A

C. Phleb/o

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The suffix for plaque or fatty substance is know as ather/o.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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The ___ acts as a lid over the entrance to the laryngopharynx.

A. Mediastinum
B. Epiglottis
C. Breathing
D. Thorax

A

B. Epiglottis

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The innermost layer of the pleura is know as the___?

A. Visceral pleura
B. Frontal
C. Epiglottis
D. Frontal

A

A. Visceral pleura

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The frontal sinuses are located just above the eyebrows.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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A surgical procedure in which a joint is fused to prevent movement is know as arthrodesis.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed is know as a comminuted fracture.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Inflammation of the costal cartilages is know as costochondritis?

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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A malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial nerves is known as?

A. Compression
B. Carniostenosis
C. Comminuted

A

B. Carniostenosis

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Effusion of blood into a joint cavity is known as hemopoietic?

A. True
B. False

A

B. False, known as Hemathrosis

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Hand bones are also known as metacarpals.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Foot bones are also known as metatarsals.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Extreme slowness of movement is known as kinesia.

A. True
B. False

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B. False, it known as Brady Kinesia

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Inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow is known as?

A. Epicondylitis
B. Strain
C. Tendoynia

A

A. Epicondylitis

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Injury to a joint involving a stretched or torn ligament is known as a strain.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Onc/o is the suffix for?

A. Spleen
B. Tumor
C. Safe

22
Q

Cluster-forming bacteria is known as?

A. Steptococci
B. Staphylococci
C. Spirochetes

A

B. Staphylococci

23
Q

Lives within other organisms?

A. Begin
B. Zoster
C. Parasites

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The ___ plays specialized roles in both the lymphatic and immune systems.

A. Thymus
B. Interferons
C. Tonsils
D. Spleen

25
The spleen stores extra erythrocytes? A. True B. False
A. True
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A cytotoxic drug is a medication that kills or damages cells. A. True B. False
A. True
27
Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a sarcoma. A. True B. False
B. False, it is cause by a virus
28
Varicella is commonly known as chickenpox. A. True B. False
A. True
29
``` Swelling of the parotid gland is a symptom of ___? A. Varicella B. Mumps C. Chickenpox D. Parasite ```
B. Mumps
30
Ebola is a common disease transmitted by parasites. A. True B. False
B. False
31
The inability to control the excretion of feces is called bowel incontinence. A. True B. False
A. True
32
The ____ travels upward from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver. A. Bile B. Anabolism C. Ascending Colon D. Ileum
C. Ascending Colon
33
The involuntary discharge of urine is known as enuresis. A. True B. False
A. True
34
The dilation of one or both kidneys is known as ? A. Hydroureter B. Hydronephrosis C. Hemodialysis D. Hyperproteinuria
B. Hydronephrosis
35
Cerebr/o A. Cerebrum B. Concussion C. Cerebullum
A. Cerebrum
36
Carrying nerve impulses toward the brain is know as ascending nerve tracts. A. True B. False
A. True
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Carrying nerve impulses away from the brain is known as descending nerve tracts. A. True B. False
A. True
38
The supply of nerves to a specific body part is known as ? A. Innervation B. Plexus C. Receptors D. Ganglion
A. Innervation
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The ____ is also known as the blind spot of the eye. A. Oval window B. Tympanic membrane C. Optic disk D. Incus
C. Optic disk
40
In retinopexy, a laser is used to repair a detached retina. A. True B. False
A. True
41
An inflammation of the middle ear is also called___? A. Otitis B. Diplopia C. Hyperopia D. Otitis media
D. Otitis media
42
A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues. A. True B. False
A. True
43
A ______ burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis. A. Third-degree B. Second-degree C. Fourth-degree D. First-degree
B. Second-degree
44
Milk producing glands is known as mammary glands. A. False B. True
B. True
45
A torn or jagged wound is known as a laceration. A. False B. True
B. True
46
The _____ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female. A. Estrogen B. Progestrone C. Luteinizing D. Thymus
C. Luteinizing
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Cortisol is secreted by the _____? A. Adrenal cortex B. Pancreas C. Oxytocin D.Adrenal medulla
A. Adrenal Cortex
48
-Itis is short for? A. Pain B. Inflammation C. Shortness of breath D. Infection
B. Inflammation
49
Analgesic that reduces pain and fever, but does not reduce inflammation A. Sulfur B. Acetaminophen C. Narcotic
B. Acetaminophen
50
Listening to sounds within the body is known as auscultation. A. True B. False
A. True