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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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3
Q

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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4
Q

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

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

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B. Mastopexy

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5
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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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6
Q

The suffix for veins is know as?

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

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C. Phleb/o

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

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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8
Q

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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9
Q

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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10
Q

The frontal sinuses are located just above the eyebrows.

A. True
B. False

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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

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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

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A. True

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13
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Inflammation of the costal cartilages is know as costochondritis?

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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14
Q

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

A. Compression
B. Carniostenosis
C. Comminuted

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B. Carniostenosis

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15
Q

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

A. True
B. False

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B. False, known as Hemathrosis

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16
Q

Hand bones are also known as metacarpals.

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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17
Q

Foot bones are also known as metatarsals.

A. True
B. False

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A. True

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18
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Extreme slowness of movement is known as kinesia.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False, it known as Brady Kinesia

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19
Q

Inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow is known as?

A. Epicondylitis
B. Strain
C. Tendoynia

A

A. Epicondylitis

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20
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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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21
Q

Onc/o is the suffix for?

A. Spleen
B. Tumor
C. Safe

A

B. Tumore

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

A

C. Parasites

24
Q

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

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

A

A. Thymus

25
Q

The spleen stores extra erythrocytes?

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

26
Q

A cytotoxic drug is a medication that kills or damages cells.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

27
Q

Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a sarcoma.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False, it is cause by a virus

28
Q

Varicella is commonly known as chickenpox.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

29
Q 
Swelling of the parotid gland is a symptom of \_\_\_?
A. Varicella
B. Mumps
C. Chickenpox
D. Parasite
A

B. Mumps

30
Q

Ebola is a common disease transmitted by parasites.

A. True
B. False

A

B. False

31
Q

The inability to control the excretion of feces is called bowel incontinence.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

32
Q

The ____ travels upward from the cecum to the undersurface of the liver.

A. Bile
B. Anabolism
C. Ascending Colon
D. Ileum

A

C. Ascending Colon

33
Q

The involuntary discharge of urine is known as enuresis.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

34
Q

The dilation of one or both kidneys is known as ?

A. Hydroureter
B. Hydronephrosis
C. Hemodialysis
D. Hyperproteinuria

A

B. Hydronephrosis

35
Q

Cerebr/o

A. Cerebrum
B. Concussion
C. Cerebullum

A

A. Cerebrum

36
Q

Carrying nerve impulses toward the brain is know as ascending nerve tracts.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

37
Q

Carrying nerve impulses away from the brain is known as descending nerve tracts.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

38
Q

The supply of nerves to a specific body part is known as ?

A. Innervation
B. Plexus
C. Receptors
D. Ganglion

A

A. Innervation

39
Q

The ____ is also known as the blind spot of the eye.

A. Oval window
B. Tympanic membrane
C. Optic disk
D. Incus

A

C. Optic disk

40
Q

In retinopexy, a laser is used to repair a detached retina.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

41
Q

An inflammation of the middle ear is also called___?

A. Otitis
B. Diplopia
C. Hyperopia
D. Otitis media

A

D. Otitis media

42
Q

A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood trapped in the tissues.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

43
Q

A ______ burn has blisters plus damage only to the epidermis and dermis.

A. Third-degree
B. Second-degree
C. Fourth-degree
D. First-degree

A

B. Second-degree

44
Q

Milk producing glands is known as mammary glands.

A. False
B. True

A

B. True

45
Q

A torn or jagged wound is known as a laceration.

A. False
B. True

A

B. True

46
Q

The _____ hormone stimulates ovulation in the female.

A. Estrogen
B. Progestrone
C. Luteinizing
D. Thymus

A

C. Luteinizing

47
Q

Cortisol is secreted by the _____?

A. Adrenal cortex
B. Pancreas
C. Oxytocin
D.Adrenal medulla

A

A. Adrenal Cortex

48
Q

-Itis is short for?

A. Pain
B. Inflammation
C. Shortness of breath
D. Infection

A

B. Inflammation

49
Q

Analgesic that reduces pain and fever, but does not reduce inflammation

A. Sulfur
B. Acetaminophen
C. Narcotic

A

B. Acetaminophen

50
Q

Listening to sounds within the body is known as auscultation.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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