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ELISA is a diagnositic test for

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HIV

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ELISA stands for

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enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

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the blood test to evaluate the effectiveness of the anticaogulant drug coumadin is

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prothrombin time

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coagulation

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the formation of a blood clot by platelets and the clotting factors

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a complete blood count with differential determines

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type of cells in the blood; number of cells in the blood; and characteristics of various cells

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the combining form erythr/o- means

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red

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the suffix -penia means

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condition of deficiency

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the combing form thromb/o- means

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blood clot

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the procedure to remove red bone marrow from the posterior iliac crest of the hip bone is known as

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bone marrow aspiration

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in the term leukemia; the combining form leuk/o- means

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white

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phlembotomy is also known as

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venipuncture

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the abbreviation PT can stand for physical therapy or physical therapst. However; when referring to blood tests; PT stands for

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prothrombin time

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the fluid portion of the blood is the

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plasma

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T or F? When Rh factor is present the blood is Rh positive. Without the factore; the blood is Rh negative

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TRUE

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the procedure to remove red bone marrow from the posterior iliac crest of the hip bone is known as

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bone marrow aspiration

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T or F? In the term hemoglobin; the combining form hem/o means blood

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TRUE

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A condtion in which the number of erythrocytes in the blood is decreased

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anemia

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Type of anemia with a genetic problem in the structure of hemoglobin that cayses abnormally shaped red blood cells

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sickle cell anemia

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T or F? Clotting factors include a series of 10 protein factors that are released either from platelets or injured tissue or are producted by the liver.

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FALSE

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Which of the followin is/are NOT considered lymph tissue(s)? A. Peyer’s Patches B. Adrenal glands C. Tonsils and adenoids D. Appendix

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B. Adrenal Glands

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T or F? Erythrocytes are white blood cells

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FALSE

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The combing form ven/i- means

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vein

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T or F? During a blood transfusion; the patient received either whole blood or white blood cells

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FALSE

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24
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Splenomegaly means the spleen is

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enlarged

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A generalized swelling of an arm or leg that occurs after surgical removal of a chain of lymph nodes is known as

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lymphedema

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The patient appeared pales and complained of being tired. Examination of her blood showed microcytic; hypochromic red blood cells. Her condition most likely is

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iron deficiency anemia

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The prefix pan- means

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all

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Blood that is collected; filtered; and returned to the patient during surgery is know as

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autologous blood

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Hemophilia is caused by an abnormal gene on

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chromsome x carried by the mother

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30
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An area of any size of hemorrhage under the skin

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contusion

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31
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term that means itching

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pruritus

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32
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reddish discoloration of the skin

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erythema

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little pimple containing pus

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pustules

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34
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any area of visible damage on the skin; whether it is from disease or injury

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lesion

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35
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layer of skin under the epidermis

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dermis

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36
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gray-to-black discoloration of the skin in area where the tissue has died

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necrosis

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pinpoint hemorrhages in the skin from ruptured capillaries

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petechiae

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38
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any type of skin lesion that is pink to red; flat or raised; pruritic or nonpruritic

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rash

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medical or surgical procedure in which necrotic tissue is removed from a burn; wound; or ulcer

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debridement

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40
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the congenital abnormality in which the skin and soft tissues are joined between the fingers or toes is known as

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syndactyly

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a medical procedure that involves using a curette to scrape off the superficial part of a skin lesion is

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curettage

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42
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T or F? An autograft uses a skin graft taken from another part of the patient’s body

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TRUE

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43
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Severe systemic allergic reaction thaty can be life threatening

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anaphylaxis

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44
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T or F? Mohs’ surgery is a surgical procedure to remove skin cancer; particulary tumors with irregular shapes and depth

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TRUE

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45
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T or F? Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that uses synthetic plastic to provide a temporary covering of skin over a burn or wound

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FALSE

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46
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a general word for any area of visible damage to the skin is

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lesion

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47
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fibrous tissue composed of collagen that replaces injured skin tissue as the injury heals is know as

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cicatrix

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48
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white depigmented areas of skin are called

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vitiligo

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49
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the sebaceous glands are which type of gland

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exocrine glands

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50
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T or F? The excisional biopsy uses a scalpel to make an incision into part of a large lesion to remove a wedge of it

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FALSE

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51
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T or F? Medical procedure in which a solution of the protein collagen is injected into wrinkles or acne scars is know as protein injections

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FALSE

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52
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freckels or age spots are

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macules

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53
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which is the medical word for baldness

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alopecia

54
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cells from plants and animals can act as ______ to senstive individuals

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allergens

55
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a disease of the skin in which the blood vessels of the face are dilated; the skin is very reddened; and the nose can become enlarged and knobby is called

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acne rosacea

56
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which skin lesion is elevated and is semisolid or contains some fluid

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cyst

57
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the patient required ______ for the removal of his necrotic tissue from a wound

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debridement

58
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an excessive; abnormally large scar is a

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keloid

59
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which of the followind does the dermis not contain: nerves; sweat glands; arteries; keratin

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keratin

60
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T or F? During a needle aspiration; a needle is used to aspirate the fluid content in a cyst

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TRUE

61
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any inflammation of the skin is know as

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dermatitis

62
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the constant shedding of dead skin cells is known as

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exfoliation

63
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this term refers to infestation of parasitic mites that tunnel under the skin and produce vesicles

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scabies

64
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the use of a rapidly spinning wire brush or diamond surface to mechanically scrape the epidermis is

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dermabrasion

65
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T or F? Botox injections are used to relax wrinkles

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TRUE

66
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Which is the correct spelling for an autoimmune disorder characterized by deterioration of collagen in the skin and connnective tissue

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systemic lupus erythematosus

67
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a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a skin lesion for the purpose of diagnosis is called

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biopsy

68
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T or F? A bedsore is also know as a debubitus ulcer

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TRUE

69
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a patient was recently in contact with poison ivy; He is now experiencing server itching. Another word for itching is

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pruritus

70
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The word partly dactyly means

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condition of fingers or toes

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T or F? The word part poly means condition

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FALSE

72
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The abbreviation SLE stands for

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systemic lupus erythematosus

73
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acne vulgaris is characterized by papules; pustules; and ____

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comedos

74
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Paronychia is inflammation and infection of the skin along the cuticle due to

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bacteria

75
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Examples of a nevus are

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port-wine stain and moles

76
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a congenital skin tumor composed of dilated blood vessels is know as a/an

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hemangioma

77
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the term that means difficulty speaking or understanding words

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dysphagia

78
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term that means muscle weakness on one side

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hemiparesis

79
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the diagnostic procedure to record the electrical activity of the brain

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electroencephalography

80
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the abbreviation for the diagnostic procedure to record the electrical activity of the brain

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EEG

81
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the medical procedure to obtain cerebrospinal fluid

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lumbar puncture

82
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the abbreviation for the medical procedure to obtain cerebrospinal fluid

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LP

83
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part of the central nervous system that is housed within the bony cranium

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brain

84
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a surgical incision into the cranium to expose brain tissue

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craniotomy

85
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the combing term crani/o means

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cranium; skull

86
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in the medical term “hemiparesis” the word part “-paresis” means

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weakness

87
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the suffix graphy means

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process of recording

88
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a cerebrovascular accident is also known as

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stroke

89
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T or F? Photophobia is defined as fear of having your picture taken

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FALSE

90
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the combing form encephal/o means

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brain

91
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T or F? when referring to spinal cord injuries; paraplegia occurs from an injury to the lower spinal cord and results in paralysis of the legs

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TRUE

92
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The combining form hydr/o means

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water

93
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the space beneath the arachnoid layer of the meninges and is filled with cerebrospinal fluid is know as

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sebarachnoid space

94
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the combining form myel/o means all of these EXCEPT: Muscle; bone marrow; spinal cord; myelin

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Muscle

95
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the combining form phot/o means

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light

96
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the four hollow chambers within the brain that contain cerebrospinal fluid are know as

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ventricles

97
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if a person is driving a car and suddenly falls asleep; he/she may be diagnosed as having

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narcolepsy

98
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cranial nerves consist of ___ pairs of nerves that originate in the brain

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12

99
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Dementia that is most often associated with old age is know as

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senile dementia

100
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T or F? A petit mal seizure can be described as unconsciousness with excessive motor activity where the body alternates between excessive muscle tone with rigidity and jerking muscle contractions in the extremities. Usually tongue biting occurs and sometimes incontinence

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FALSE

101
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the general category for any type of disease or injury to a nerve

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neuropathy

102
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the combing form pleg/o means

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paralysis

103
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the combing form cephal/o means

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head

104
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T or F? A grand mal seizure can be described as unconsciousness with excessive motor activity where the body alternates between excessive muscle tone with rigidity and jerking muscle contractions in the extremities. Usually tongue biting occurs and sometimes incontinence

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TRUE

105
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T or F? When referring to spinal cord injuries; quadriplegia occurs from an injury to the upper spinal cord and results in paralysis of all four extremities

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TRUE

106
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The autonomic nervous system is the division of the nervous system that carries nerve impulses to the heart;___; and glands

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involuntary smooth muscles

107
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The hollow cavity inside the vertebral column that contains the spinal cord and the origins of the spinal nerves is know as the

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spinal cavity

108
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T or F? The spinal cord joins the medulla oblongata of the brain and extends down to the thalamus

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FALSE

109
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The abbreviation for a temporary lack of oxygenated blood to an area of the brain is

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TIA

110
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The congenital genetic defect in which there are three of chromosome 21; instead of the noraml two; is known as

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Down Syndrome

111
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T or F? The central nervous System is the division of the nervous system that includes the cranium and the spinal cord

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FALSE

112
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T or F? A bundle of individual neurons makes up the arachnoid layer of the meninges

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FALSE

113
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T or F? The brain is the largest organ of the nervous system

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TRUE

114
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T or F? The rounded dome of bone at the top of the skull is the cerebrum

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FALSE

115
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With cerebral palsy; the extent of involvemnet varies by can include all of the following except: Seizures; migraine headaches; lack of coordination; spastic muscles

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migraine headaches

116
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A sleep study test is also known as a

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polysomnography

117
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T or F? The combining form phas/o means communicate

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FALSE

118
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The outermost layer of the meninges is known as the

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dura mater

119
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A recurring condition in which a group of neurons in the brain spontaneously sends out electrical impulses in an abnormal; uncontrolled way is known as

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epilepsy

120
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T or F? Surgery is the only treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome

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FALSE

121
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T or F? Carpal tunel syndrome is caused by repetitive motions of the hand and wrist

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TRUE

122
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T or F? Carpal tunel syndrome is caused when swelling of tendons compresses the median nerve

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TRUE

123
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T or F? Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome includes rest and splinting the wrist

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TRUE

124
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T or F? Neuritis is inflammation or infection of a nerve

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TRUE

125
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T or F? Neurofibromatosis is a hereditary disease with multiple malignant tumors

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FALSE

126
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T or F? Neuroma is a benign tumor of a nerve or any of the specialized cells of the nervous system

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TRUE

127
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T or F? Polyneuritis is a generalized inflammation of many nerves in one part of the body or all the nerves in the body

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TRUE

128
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The division of the nervous system that includes the cranial nerves and the spinal nerves is know as the

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peripheral nervous system

129
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The combining form esthes/o means

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feeling

130
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T or F? Migraine headaches often occur on just one side of the head

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TRUE

131
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The word part -cele means

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hernia

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