Medical Terminology and Human Body Systems Review

Question 1

What are the four types of sensory receptors

Answer 1

Mechanoreceptors
Thermoreceptors
Nociceptors
Proprioceptors
Chemoreceptors

Question 2

”Difficulty breathing “ is referred to as

Answer 2

Dsyponia

Question 3

Which gland plays a role in both the endocrine and digestive system

Answer 3

pancreas

Question 4

The 3 sections of the small intestine are ( in order)

Answer 4

duodenum, jejunum, and ileum,

Question 5

What is the period after an operation known as

Answer 5

Postoperative

Question 6

Normal healing of wounds is affected by which of the following

Answer 6

Age, nutrition, pressure, infection

Question 7

Cardi is a

Answer 7

word root

Question 8

The spleen is part of which system?

Answer 8

Immune

Question 9

Cystitis is an inflammation of the

Answer 9

Bladder

Question 10

The conjunctiva and lacrimal apparatus are accessory structures of the

Answer 10

eyes

Question 11

Internal gas exchange occurs between the

Answer 11

blood and tissues

Question 12

The term proximal refers to which direction

Answer 12

most near to the point of attachment

Question 13

Which of the following is an organ of the reproductive system

Answer 13

Ovaries

Question 14

the correct term for disorder of the vertebrae

Answer 14

Spondylopathy

Question 15

two (2) organs assist in the control of blood glucose levels

Answer 15

Pancreas, Adrenal gland

Question 16

the locational prefix in the term hypogastric

Answer 16

Hypo-

Question 17

The sensory ( afferent ) division of the nervous system

Answer 17

Carries impulses from sensory receptors (internal organs or skin) to the CNS

Question 18

Otitis media affects which organ

Answer 18

Ear

Question 19

Which of the following are types of muscular tissue

Answer 19

Smooth, cardiac, skeletal

Question 20

20. The condition in which levels of acid in the blood are too high

Answer 20

Acidosis

Question 21

Explain the difference between the pyloric and cardiac sphincters in the digestive system

Answer 21

Pyloric: Controlling/regulating entry and exit of foodstuffs to the stomach
Cardiac: Preventing backflow to the oesophagus and regulating the flow of partially digested food to the small intestine

Question 22

What are the three layers of the skin

Answer 22

epidermis, dermis and hypodermis

Question 23

what is the function and location of the epidermis

Answer 23

location: top layer
function: produces melanin for the skin

Question 24

what is the function and location of the dermis

Answer 24

location: middle layer
function: contains blood vessels and sweat and oil glands

Question 25

what is the function and location of the hypodermis

Answer 25

location: bottom layer
function: protects and insulates deeper tissue for temperature changes

Question 26

four (4) functions of the Musculoskeletal system

Answer 26

Support, protection, movement, storage

Question 27

Define homeostasis

Answer 27

Homeostasis is the ability of the body to maintain a relatively stable internal environment in response to a changing external environment

Question 28

name the two parts of the Autonomic nervous system

Answer 28

Sympathetic division (SNS)
Parasympathetic division

Question 29

what does the Sympathetic division do

Answer 29

fight or flight response

Question 30

what does the parasympathetic division

Answer 30

rest and digest response

Question 31

Explain where chemical digestion takes place

Answer 31

Salivary glands, enzymes in the stomach

Question 32

Explain where mechanical digestion takes place

Answer 32

churning of the food in the stomach