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Sebreonia Goodman Brainscape MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What is the combining form for tissue ?

A

Hist/o

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2
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A combining vowel is used when suffix begins with a consonant. T/F?

A

True

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3
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What does tonsillitis mean?
A. Inflammation of the Tonsils
B. Inflammation of the gallbladder
C.Infection of the throat

A

A. Inflammation of the Tonsils

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4
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What does the suffix -osis mean?
A. Regular
B. Enlargement
C. Abnormal condition or disease

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C. Abnormal condition or disease

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5
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What does the prefix -megaly stand for ?
A. Decrease
B. Enlargement
C. Tiny

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B. Enlargement

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6
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What does the suffix - algia stand for ?
A. Sore
B. Pain and suffering
C. Great

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B. Pain and suffering

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7
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The suffix -rrhagia means bleeding. T/F?

A

True

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8
Q

Which suffix means flow or discharge of body fluids?
A. rrhage
B. rrhea
C. rrhaphy

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B. -rrhea

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9
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What combing form means muscle?
A. My/o
B. Nerv/o
C. Gastr/o

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A. My/o

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10
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What is the prefix for away from ?
A. Ab
B. Ad
C.inter

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Ab

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11
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What is the prefix for towards ?
A. Ab
C. Ad
C. Inter

A

Ad

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12
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What is the prefix for between or among?
A. Ad
B. Inter
C. Intra

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Inter

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13
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What is the prefix for within or inside?
A. Inter
B. Ad
C. Intra

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Intra

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14
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What does the combining form arteri/o stand for ?

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Artery

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15
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What does the combing for, arther/o mean ?

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Plaque or fatty substance

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16
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What is the word anterior referring to ?
A. Front
B. Back
C. Side

A

The front or before

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17
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What is the word posterior referring to ?
A. Front
B. Back
C. Side

A

Back or towards the back

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18
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What is the word inferior referring to ?
A. Back
B. Front
C. Lowest

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Lowest, below or towards the feet

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19
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What is the word superior referring to?
A. Lowest
B. Front
C. Above

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Above or uppermost

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20
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Distal= Situated farthest from the midline. T/F?

A

True

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21
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Proximal = lower part of the body. T/F

A

False

22
Q

Where is the Ventral cavity located ?
A. Above the stomach
B. Along the back of the body
C. Along the front of the body

A

Along the front of the body

23
Q

Where is the the dorsal cavity located ?
A. Along the back of the body
C. Above the stomach
D. Along the front of the body

A

Along the back of the body

24
Q

What combing form mean tendon ?
A. Ten/o
B. Tend/o
C. All the above

A

All the above

25
Q

The combining form for fascia is fasci/o. T/F

A

True

26
Q

Muscular and skeletal system work together to provide form , support , stability and movement. T/F?

A

True

27
Q

What are muscle fibers?
A. Short , hair like structures
B. Long, slender cells
C. Square shaped cells

A

Long, slender cells

28
Q

What is the combining form for bones?
A. Oss/e
B. ligament/o
C. chondr/o

A

oss/e

29
Q

Bone is the second hardest tissue in human body. T/F ?

A

True

30
Q

How many bones are in the cranium?
A. 8 bones
B. 14 bones
C. 6 bones

A

8 bones

31
Q

Where is the sternum located?
A. In the back
B. Middle of the chest
C. In the foot

A

Middle of the chest

32
Q

What is the combining form for heart ?
A. capill/o
B. arteri/o
C. card/o

A

card/o and cardi/o

33
Q

Which layer is the endocardium of the heart?
A. Inner layer
B. External layer
C. Muscular middle layer

A

Inner layer

34
Q

Which layer is the myocardium layer of the heart?
A. Inner layer
B. Muscular middle layer
C. External layer

A

Muscular middle layer

35
Q

Which layer is the epicardium layer of the heart?
A. Muscular middle layer
B. Inner layer
C. External layer

A

External layer

36
Q

Leukocytes formed in bone marrow as stem cells. T/F

A

True

37
Q

Where is the thymus gland located ?
A. Appendix
B. Lymph nodes
C. Above the heart

A

Above the heart

38
Q

Where is the spleen function?
A. Formation of lymphocytes and monocytes
B. Filtering of microorganisms and other foreign material from blood
C. Both

A

Both

39
Q

What is the combing form for nose ?
A. Nas/o
B. trache/o
C. alveol/o

A

Nas/o

40
Q

What makes up the upper respiratory system ?

Thinking question

A

Nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea

41
Q

What makes up the lower respiratory system?

Thinking question

A

Bronchial tree and lungs

42
Q

What is the medical term for baby teeth ?
A. Deciduous dentition
B. Permanent dentition
C. Crown

A

Deciduous dentition

43
Q

Where is the urinary bladder located ?
A. Located in the heart
B. Located in anterior portion of pelvic cavity behind pubic symphysis
C. Located in the forward

A

Located in anterior portion of pelvic cavity behind pubic symphysis

44
Q

What are two primary parts of the Nervous system ?
A. Central nervous system
B. Peripheral nervous system
C. Both

A

Both

Central nervous system (CNS)
•Includes brain and spinal cord
•Receives and processes information
•Regulates all activities of the body

Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
•12 pairs of cranial nerves
•31 pairs of spinal nerves
•Transmits signals to and from CNS

45
Q

What is the function of the skin?
A. Synthesizes vitamin D from the sun
B. Keeps the body waterproof, hence preventing fluid loss
C. Secrete sebum that lubricates skin and discourages growth of bacteria on skin
D. Both A & B

A

Both A&B

46
Q

What is ocular pertaining to ?
A. The eye
B. Outside of the eyeball
C. Within the eyeball

A

The eye

47
Q

One function of the Endocrine system is the Production of hormones that work together to maintain homeostasis. T/F

A

True

48
Q

The scrotum is Sac-like structure that surrounds, protects, and supports testicles. T/ F

A

True

49
Q

What is Auscultation?
A. Listening for sounds within the body
B. Banging onto the body
C. Apply pressure to the back

A

Listening for sounds within the body

50
Q

Rales are abnormal lung sounds during inspiration. T/F

A

True

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