Princess Onukwufor HSC 190 Final Exam Brainscape Flashcards by Princess Onukwufor

which suffix means bleeding or abnormal excessive fluid discharge?
A. -algia
B. -rrhea
C. -rrhexis
D. -rrhage

D. -rrhage

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Which suffix means surgical suturing?
A. -rrhaphy
B. -itis
C. -otomy
D. -plasty

A. -rrhaphy

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True or False. The word part arteri/o means plaque or fatty substance

False.

arteri/o means artery and ather/o means plaque or fatty substance.

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True or False. The word part -ectomy means surgical removal

True

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Which term refers to the front, or belly side of the body?
A. Proximal
B. Ventral
C. Cephalic
D. Superior

B. Ventral

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Which term means direction toward or nearer the midline of body structure?
A. Anterior
B. Lateral
C. Medial
D. Proximal

C. Medial

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True or false. Huntington’s disease refers to a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles that control movement.

False.
Muscular dystrophy is the correct disorder. Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder that causes nerve degeneration, which results in uncontrolled movements and loss of mental abilities.

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What gland secretes chemical substances into ducts that lead to other organs or out the body?
A. Endocrine gland
B. Exocrine gland

B. Exocrine gland

Endocrine glands do not have ducts and hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream.

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What structure creates a smooth surface for motion within joints and protects the end of bones?
A. Bone marrow
B. Ligaments
C. Cartilage
D. Synovial fluid

C. Cartilage

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What structure cushions areas subject to friction during movement?
A. Bones
B. Synovial membrane
C. Bone marrow
D. Bursa

D. Bursa

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Which type of arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the joints and some organs of other body systems?
A. Gouty arthritis
B. Rheumatoid arthritis
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

B. Rheumatoid arthritis

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Which term describes an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine?
A. Kyphosis
B. Scoliosis
C. Lordosis

A. Kyphosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature and Lordosis is an abnormal forward curvature.

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True or False. Abduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

False.

Abduction is the movement away from the midline and Adduction is the movement toward the midline.

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Which term refers to the decrease of the angle between two bones by bending a limb at a joint?
A. Extension
B. Flexion
C. Circumduction
D. Depression

A. Extension

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Which term describes the act of rotating the arm or leg so that the palm or foot is turned forward?
A. Pronation
B. Supination
C. Elevation
D. Rotation

B. Supination

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Which term describes a circular movement around an axis such as the shoulder joint?
A. Circumduction
B. Rotation
C. Extension
D. Plantar flexion

B. Rotation

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Which structure permits the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood and cells?
A. Blood vessels
B. Arteries
C. Capillaries
D. Veins

C. Capillaries

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Which word part means a blood condition?
A. -emia
B. angi/o
C. -crasia
D. thromb/o

A. -emia

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Which term describes the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart?
A. Epicardium
B. Pericardium
C. Myocardium
D. Endocardium

B. Pericardium

Epicardium, Myocardium, and Endocardium are the three layers of the heart.

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Which structure is located between the left atria and the left ventricle?
A. Aortic semilunar valve
B. Pulmonary semilunar valve
C. Mitral valve
D. Tricuspid valve

C. Mitral valve

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Which structure is a sac-like mass of lymphoid tissue with roles in the immune and lymphatic systems?
A. Lymph nodes
B. Spleen
C. Lymphocytes
D. Adenoids

B. Spleen

Which term describes a radiographic examination of the breast to detect presence of tumors?
A. Breast MRI
B. Mammography
C. Molecular breast imaging (MBI)
D. Mastectomy

B. Mammography

True or False. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system distinguished by the presence of cancerous lymphocytes called Reed-Sternberg cells.

False.

Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the correct term.

Which medication is capable of inhibiting growth or killing pathogenic bacterial microorganisms?
A. Bactericide
B. Antibiotics
C. Antifugal
D. Antiviral

B. Antibiotics

``` Which structure exchange gases with the pulmonary capillary blood? A. Alveoli B. Bronchi C. Lungs D. Trachea ```

A. Alveoli

``` which word part means breathing? A. Spir/o B. pneum/o C. -pnea D. ox/y ```

C. -pnea

``` which term describes a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes triggered by an allergic reaction A. Chronic bronchitis B. Emphysema C. Asthma D. Allergic rhinitis ```

C. Asthma

``` What term describes an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract? A. Diphtheria B. Croup C. Pertussis D. Pharyngitis ```

A. Diphtheria

Which term describes difficulty in speaking? A. Laryngitis B. Dysphonia C. Aphonia

B. Dysphonia

``` Which structure secrets bile and enzymes to aid in digestion of fats? A. Gallbladder B. Pancreas C. Liver D. Small intestine ```

C. Liver

``` what word part means vomiting? A. -phagia B. -emesis C. -pepsia d. -lithiasis ```

B. -emesis

``` Which medication decreases the amount of acid produced by the stomach A. Antacids B. Antiemetics C. proton pump inhibitors D. Probiotics ```

C. Proton pump inhibitors

``` Which structure transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder? A. Urinary bladder B. Urethra C. Renal pelvis D. Ureters ```

D. Ureters

``` Which word part describes urinary bladder or sac of fluid? A. Cyst/o B. Glomerul/o C. Pyel/o D. ur/o ```

A. Cyst/o

Which term describes a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney disorders A. Urologist B. Nephrologist

B. Nephrologist Urologist is a physician who specializes in treating urinary system disorders.

``` What word part is used to describe spinal cord? A. Myel/o B. Neur/o C. Cerebr/o D. Mening/o ```

A. Myel/o

``` What word part means feeling, nervous sensation, or sense of perception? A. -esthesia B. -esthet/o C. encephal/o D. Psych/o ```

B. -esthet/o

``` Which structure is the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges? A. Arachnoid membrane B. Pia Mater C. Dura Mater D. Myelin sheath ```

C. Dura Mater

``` What structure converts light images into electrical impulses and transmits them to the brain? A. Lens B. Iris C. Retina D. Eyes ```

C. Retina

``` Which word part means hearing? A. myring/o B. -cusis C. Presby/o D. -opia ```

B. -cusis

``` Which term means swelling of the eyelid? A. Ptosis B. Periorbital edema C. Blepharitis D. Chalazion ```

C. Blepharitis

``` Which word part means skin? A. Seb/o B. Derm/o C. py/o D. Kerat/o ```

B. Derm/o

``` Which word part means rash or hives? A. Urtic/o B. Xer/o C. Lip/o D. Rhytid/o ```

A. Urtic/o

``` Which structure is the outermost layer of the skin? A. Dermis B. Epidermis C. Subcutaneous layer D. Basal layer ```

B. Epidermis

``` Which structure regulates electrolyte levels, influence metabolism, and respond to stress? A. Parathyroid glands B. Pineal Gland C. Pituitary Gland D. Adrenal Gland ```

D. Adrenal gland

``` Which structure secretes hormones that control activity of other endocrine glands? A. Thyroid gland B. Pancreatic islets C. Pituitary gland D. Pineal gland ```

C. Pituitary gland

``` Which structure is the site of fertilization? A. Ovaries B. Uterus C. Vagina D. Fallopian tubes ```

D. Fallopian tubes

``` Which word part means pregnant ? A. -pexy B. -gravida C. hyster/o D. -para ```

B. -gravida

``` Which word part describes the process of producing a picture or record? A. -graphy B. -scope C. -scopy D. -otomy ```

A. -graphy

``` Which term is used to describe a patient laying on the back, face up, with the knees bent? A. lithotomy position B. Horizontal recumbent position C. Dorsal recumbent position D. Sims' position ```

C. Dorsal recumbent position