Question 1

In the term xerostomia,the word root stom means :

Accepted Answer

A) dry. 
B) mouth. 
C) monster. 
D) stomach. 
A) dry. 
B) mouth. 
C) monster. 
D) stomach.

Question 2

The meaning of the abbreviation ERT is ________.

Accepted Answer

external r

Question 3

In the term neuroblastoma,the suffix -blast means :

Accepted Answer

A) formation. 
B) immature cell. 
C) produce. 
D) pertaining to. 
A) formation. 
B) immature cell. 
C) produce. 
D) pertaining to.

Question 4

________ can be defined as the process whereby energy is beamed from its source through space and matter to a selected target area.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ can be defined as the process...

Question 5

A cancerous tumor of the kidney occurring mainly in children is called:

Accepted Answer

A) glioblastoma. 
B) nephroma. 
C) Wilms tumor. 
D) teratoma. 
A) glioblastoma. 
B) nephroma. 
C) Wilms tumor. 
D) teratoma.

Question 6

Bronchogenic carcinoma originates in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bronchogenic carcinoma originates in the ________....

Question 7

The treatment of disease by stimulating the body's immune system is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The treatment of disease by stimulating the...

Question 8

Cancer-causing genes are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) oncogenic. 
B) osteogenic. 
C) onocogenes. 
D) oncogenes. 
A) oncogenic. 
B) osteogenic. 
C) onocogenes. 
D) oncogenes.

Question 9

In the term anaplasia,the prefix ana- means :

Accepted Answer

A) lack of. 
B) up,apart. 
C) before. 
D) after. 
A) lack of. 
B) up,apart. 
C) before. 
D) after.

Question 10

Leukemias are cancers of:

Accepted Answer

A) lymphoid tissue. 
B) epithelial tissue. 
C) blood-forming tissues. 
D) connective tissues. 
A) lymphoid tissue. 
B) epithelial tissue. 
C) blood-forming tissues. 
D) connective tissues.

Question 11

When cancer is in situ,it is in stage:

Accepted Answer

A) 0) 
B) I) 
C) II. 
D) IV. 
A) 0) 
B) I) 
C) II. 
D) IV.

Question 12

Sarcomas are tumors of connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A disease of the blood characterized by overproduction of leukocytes is called:

Accepted Answer

A) leukoplakia. 
B) leukemia. 
C) liposarcoma. 
D) lymphoma. 
A) leukoplakia. 
B) leukemia. 
C) liposarcoma. 
D) lymphoma.

Question 14

IRT is a type of laser therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lymphoma is cancer of the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lymphoma is cancer of the ________....

Question 16

The root in the term glioma means :

Accepted Answer

A) sticky. 
B) glue. 
C) glide. 
D) none of the above. 
A) sticky. 
B) glue. 
C) glide. 
D) none of the above.

Question 17

A cancerous tumor originating from blood vessels is:

Accepted Answer

A) hemangiosarcoma. 
B) osteosarcoma. 
C) fibrosarcoma. 
D) choriocarcinoma. 
A) hemangiosarcoma. 
B) osteosarcoma. 
C) fibrosarcoma. 
D) choriocarcinoma.

Question 18

A malignant tumor arising from a glandular organ is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A malignant tumor arising from a glandular...

Question 19

Carcinomas are malignant tumors of epithelial tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A tumor derived from argentaffin cells in the intestinal tract,bile duct,pancreas,bronchus,or ovary is:

Accepted Answer

A) neoplasm. 
B) anaplasia. 
C) neuroblastoma. 
D) carcinoid. 
A) neoplasm. 
B) anaplasia. 
C) neuroblastoma. 
D) carcinoid.

Exam 19: Oncology

In the term xerostomia,the word root stom means :

The meaning of the abbreviation ERT is ________.

In the term neuroblastoma,the suffix -blast means :

________ can be defined as the process whereby energy is beamed from its source through space and matter to a selected target area.

A cancerous tumor of the kidney occurring mainly in children is called:

Bronchogenic carcinoma originates in the ________.

The treatment of disease by stimulating the body's immune system is called ________.

Cancer-causing genes are known as:

In the term anaplasia,the prefix ana- means :

Leukemias are cancers of:

When cancer is in situ,it is in stage:

Sarcomas are tumors of connective tissue.

A disease of the blood characterized by overproduction of leukocytes is called:

IRT is a type of laser therapy.

Lymphoma is cancer of the ________.

The root in the term glioma means :

A cancerous tumor originating from blood vessels is:

A malignant tumor arising from a glandular organ is ________.

Carcinomas are malignant tumors of epithelial tissues.

A tumor derived from argentaffin cells in the intestinal tract,bile duct,pancreas,bronchus,or ovary is:

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Suffixes

Prefixes

Organization of the Body

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Digestive System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses: the Ear

Special Senses: the Eye

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Mental Health

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