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Noah Jones's Final Exam Brainscape Flashcards

1
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Which term means abnormal softening of an artery

A

arteriomalacia

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2
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Which term means above or outside the ribs

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supracostal

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3
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Which suffix means suture

A

rrhaphy

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4
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Which term means pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury

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Lesion

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5
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Which term means higher than normal blood pressure

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Hypertension

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6
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Which term means tissue death of an artery

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arterionecrosis

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7
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Which term means inflammation of the stomach

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gastritis

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8
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Which term means to create an artificial opening between the colon an the abdominal wall

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colostomy

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9
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Which describes a radiograph of a blood vessel

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angiography

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10
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Which term means abnormal condition of the gland

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adenosis

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11
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Which term refers to the back of the body or organ

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dorsal

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12
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Which term means incomplete formation of a tissue or organ

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hypoplasia

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13
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Which end of the humerus, the bone of the upper arm is nearest the midline

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proximal

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14
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Which type of disorder is fetal alcohol syndrome

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congenital

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15
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Which prefix means toward or in the direction of

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ad

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16
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Which gland has ducts that lead either way out of the body or other organs

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exocrine

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17
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Which terms describes the location of the heart in relationship to the stomach

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superior

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18
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Which term means the study of structure, composition, and function of tissues.

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histology

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19
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Which type of specialized epithelial tissue lines the blood and lymph vessels

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endothelium

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20
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Which genetic disorder, which does not appear until midlife, causes the loss of mental ability and muscle control

A

Huntington’s disease

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21
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Which structures connect bones to bones

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tendons

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22
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Which term means an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lower spine

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lordosis

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23
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Which structure is apart of the hip

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ilium

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24
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Which term means a surgical procedure to join spinal vertebrae

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arthrodesis

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25
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What forms as a fracture heals

A

callus

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26
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Which term describes stiffness in the joints, particularly in the elderly

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arthrosclerosis

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27
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Which structure forms the upper portion of the sternum

A

manubrium

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28
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Which term means abnormal softening of cartilage

A

Chondromalacia

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29
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Which tissue covers only the joint surface of bones

A

cartilage

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30
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Which term means inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

A

osteitis

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31
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Which term describes movement of the arm to the body

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adduction

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32
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Which condition is commonly known as hiccups

A

singultus

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33
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Which term means pain in several muscle groups

A

polymyalgia

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34
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Which term means a condition of abnormal muscle tone

A

myomalacia

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35
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What is the meaning of the suffix -paresis

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partial paralysis

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36
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Which term means to suture a muscle

A

myorrhexis

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37
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Which structure covers, supports, and separates muscles

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fascia

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38
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Which term describes the muscles of internal organs

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unstriated

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39
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Which term means surgical repair of a muscle

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myoplasty

40
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Which term means slanted or at an angle

A

oblique

41
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Which term means red blood cells

A

erythrocytes

42
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Which condition is commonly known as a heart attack

A

myocardial infartion

43
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Which structure is a natural pacemaker of the heart

A

sinoatrial nodes

44
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Which term describes a foreign object circulating the blood

A

embolus

45
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Which term means vein

A

phleb/o

46
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Which term describes rapid, random, and ineffective contraction of the heart

A

fibrillation

47
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Which procedure is performed is to open a partially blocked coronary artery

A

angioplasty

48
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Which diagnostic study records the electrical activity of the myocardium

A

electrocardiogram

49
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Which form of anemia is marked by an absence of all blood formed elements.

A

aplastic

50
Q

The substance is also known as bad cholesterol

A

LDL

51
Q

Which condition is diagnosed using a scratch test

A

allergy

52
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Which term describes the new site that results from spreading of cancer

A

metastasis

53
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Which term describes any substance that the body regards as foreign

A

antigens

54
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Which form of cancer occurs in epithelial tissue

A

carcinoma

55
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Which type of cells eat invading cells

A

macrophages

56
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Which type of pathogen causes infectious mononucleosis

A

virus

57
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Which therapy uses radio active materials implanted into a very near the body

A

brachytherapy

58
Q

Which term means bleeding in from spleen

A

splenorrhagia

59
Q

Which lymph nodes are located in the groin

A

inguinal

60
Q

Which term is used interchangeably with antibody

A

immunoglobulin

61
Q

Which of the membranes lines the nasal passages

A

mucous

62
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Which structure acts as a lid to keep food from entering the lungs

A

epiglottis

63
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Which term describes the emergency procedure to create an opening in a blocked trachea

A

tracheotomy

64
Q

Which are the largest of paranasal sinuses

A

maxillary

65
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Which term describes the region between your lungs that contain the heart

A

mediastinum

66
Q

Which term means abnormal rapid breathing

A

tachypnea

67
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Which condition is commonly known as shortness off breath

A

dyspnea

68
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Which term describes the condition of having subnormal oxygen levels in the cells

A

hypoxia

69
Q

Which condition is commonly known as a nosebleed

A

epistaxis

70
Q

Which eating disorder is characterized by binge eating

A

bulimia

71
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What is the meaning of the combining chol/e

A

bile

72
Q

Which salivary glands are located in the front of each ear

A

parotid

73
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Which form of hepatitis is bloodborne

A

hepatitis B

74
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Which condition is a pouch or sac occurring in the lining or wall of an organ such as a colon

A

diverticulum

75
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Which term describes inflammation of the small intestine

A

enteritis

76
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Which term describes a progressive degenerative liver disease

A

cirrhosis

77
Q

Which term means the presence of gallstones

A

cholelithiasis

78
Q

Which term means to suture the stomach

A

gastrorrhaphy

79
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Which organ of the digestive system destroys worn-out blood cells

A

liver

80
Q

Which term means the surgical fixation of the rectum to an adjacent tissue or organ

A

proctopexy

81
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Which combing form means renal pelvis

A

pyel/o

82
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Which structures are the functional units within the kidneys that form urine

A

nephrons

83
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Which condition is excessive urination during the night

A

nocturia

84
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Which term means the softening of the kidney

A

nephromalacia

85
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Which term means distention of the ureter

A

ureterectasis

86
Q

Which term means the inflammation of the walls of the bladder

A

interstitial cystitis

87
Q

Which term means a stone located in the urinary bladder

A

cystolith

88
Q

Which term means inflammation of the renal pelvis and of the kidney

A

pyelonephritis

89
Q

Which term means the surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall

A

cystopexy

90
Q

Which term means difficult or painful urination

A

dysuria

91
Q

Which substance is released in response to allergens

A

histamine

92
Q

Which term describes a torn jagged wound

A

laceration

93
Q

Which disease is caused by pathology of the adrenal glands

A

aldosteronism

94
Q

Which hormone influences the sleep-wake cycle

A

melatonin

95
Q

What is the meaning of the word narc/o

A

sleep

96
Q

Which is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a wheeze

A

rhonchus

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