Question 1

The meaning of the suffix -genic is:

Accepted Answer

A) pertaining to. 
B) specialist who studies and treats. 
C) study of. 
D) producing,originating,causing. 
A) pertaining to. 
B) specialist who studies and treats. 
C) study of. 
D) producing,originating,causing.

Question 2

The protective covering of the brain and spinal cord is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) ventricles. 
B) meninges. 
C) neurons. 
D) cerebrospinal fluid. 
A) ventricles. 
B) meninges. 
C) neurons. 
D) cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 3

A patient was found to have advanced cancer of the prostate gland.A procedure performed to remove the entire prostate gland is called:

Accepted Answer

A) transurethral resection of the prostate gland. 
B) orchiectomy. 
C) prostatectomy. 
D) urethrorrhaphy. 
A) transurethral resection of the prostate gland. 
B) orchiectomy. 
C) prostatectomy. 
D) urethrorrhaphy.

Question 4

The medical term that means abnormal condition of blue is:

Accepted Answer

A) cyanosis. 
B) melanoma. 
C) erythroderma. 
D) xanthosis. 
A) cyanosis. 
B) melanoma. 
C) erythroderma. 
D) xanthosis.

Question 5

Coronary artery disease (CAD)is usually caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) narrowing of arteries due to plaque. 
B) infection. 
C) abnormally low level of hemoglobin in the blood. 
D) weakening of the wall of the aorta. 
A) narrowing of arteries due to plaque. 
B) infection. 
C) abnormally low level of hemoglobin in the blood. 
D) weakening of the wall of the aorta.

Question 6

The upper respiratory system consists of:

Accepted Answer

A) nose,nasal cavities,and trachea. 
B) nose,nasal cavities,sinuses,pharynx,and trachea. 
C) nose,nasal cavities,sinuses,pharynx,larynx,and bronchi. 
D) nose,nasal cavities,sinuses,pharynx,and larynx. 
A) nose,nasal cavities,and trachea. 
B) nose,nasal cavities,sinuses,pharynx,and trachea. 
C) nose,nasal cavities,sinuses,pharynx,larynx,and bronchi. 
D) nose,nasal cavities,sinuses,pharynx,and larynx.

Question 7

The genes that determine hereditary characteristics are contained in the:

Accepted Answer

A) organs 
B) tissues 
C) skin 
D) cells 
A) organs 
B) tissues 
C) skin 
D) cells

Question 8

Which of the following is a hormone that is produced by the ovaries and plays a part in the menstrual cycle by helping to maintain the lining of the uterus for conception and in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Estrogen 
B) Progesterone. 
C) Testosterone 
D) Thyroxine 
A) Estrogen 
B) Progesterone. 
C) Testosterone 
D) Thyroxine

Question 9

The functions of the female reproductive system are to:

Accepted Answer

A) produce testosterone and provide for pregnancy. 
B) produce ova and provide for fertilization. 
C) provide for a passageway for male sperm. 
D) produce ova,produce hormones,and provide for conception and pregnancy. 
A) produce testosterone and provide for pregnancy. 
B) produce ova and provide for fertilization. 
C) provide for a passageway for male sperm. 
D) produce ova,produce hormones,and provide for conception and pregnancy.

Question 10

The functions of the respiratory system are to exchange gases (respiration)and to:

Accepted Answer

A) exercise the lungs. 
B) release hormones. 
C) release enzymes. 
D) regulate the acid-base balance. 
A) exercise the lungs. 
B) release hormones. 
C) release enzymes. 
D) regulate the acid-base balance.

Question 11

Which of the following medical terms indicates inflammation of the lining of the stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) Gastritis 
B) Stomatitis 
C) Enteritis 
D) Colitis 
A) Gastritis 
B) Stomatitis 
C) Enteritis 
D) Colitis

Question 12

A suffix that means incision or to cut into is:

Accepted Answer

A) -ectomy. 
B) -itis. 
C) -tomy. 
D) -osis. 
A) -ectomy. 
B) -itis. 
C) -tomy. 
D) -osis.

Question 13

The diagnosis for the pediatric patient was bilateral otitis media.The affected organ(s)is/are:

Accepted Answer

A) the right ear. 
B) both ears. 
C) the nose. 
D) both eyes. 
A) the right ear. 
B) both ears. 
C) the nose. 
D) both eyes.

Question 14

The patient with difficulty breathing has:

Accepted Answer

A) apnea. 
B) dyspnea. 
C) rhinorrhagia. 
D) laryngitis. 
A) apnea. 
B) dyspnea. 
C) rhinorrhagia. 
D) laryngitis.

Question 15

The lungs are contained in the ____________ cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) pelvic 
B) thoracic 
C) spinal 
D) abdominal 
A) pelvic 
B) thoracic 
C) spinal 
D) abdominal

Question 16

Sound waves pass through the:

Accepted Answer

A) eustachian tubes. 
B) optic nerve. 
C) fallopian tubes. 
D) auditory canal. 
A) eustachian tubes. 
B) optic nerve. 
C) fallopian tubes. 
D) auditory canal.

Question 17

What is the purpose of the digestive sphincter muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) Secreting enzymes 
B) Regulating passage of substances 
C) Secreting bile 
D) Absorbing water 
A) Secreting enzymes 
B) Regulating passage of substances 
C) Secreting bile 
D) Absorbing water

Question 18

A combining form consists of a:

Accepted Answer

A) prefix and a word root. 
B) combining vowel and a suffix. 
C) word root and a suffix. 
D) word root and a combining vowel. 
A) prefix and a word root. 
B) combining vowel and a suffix. 
C) word root and a suffix. 
D) word root and a combining vowel.

Question 19

The functions of the urinary system are:

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring and regulating extracellular fluids,removing waste products from the blood,and excreting them from the body. 
B) secreting the hormones necessary for homeostasis. 
C) transporting nutrients to the cells. 
D) removing carbon monoxide from the blood and releasing and retaining fluids necessary to maintain proper balance. 
A) monitoring and regulating extracellular fluids,removing waste products from the blood,and excreting them from the body. 
B) secreting the hormones necessary for homeostasis. 
C) transporting nutrients to the cells. 
D) removing carbon monoxide from the blood and releasing and retaining fluids necessary to maintain proper balance.

Question 20

There are four types of bones including:

Accepted Answer

A) short,long,oblong,and irregular. 
B) long,short,round,and regular. 
C) long,short,flat,and irregular. 
D) big,small,medium,and regular. 
A) short,long,oblong,and irregular. 
B) long,short,round,and regular. 
C) long,short,flat,and irregular. 
D) big,small,medium,and regular.

Exam 22: Medical Terminology, basic Human Structure, and Disorders

The meaning of the suffix -genic is:

The protective covering of the brain and spinal cord is called the:

A patient was found to have advanced cancer of the prostate gland.A procedure performed to remove the entire prostate gland is called:

The medical term that means abnormal condition of blue is:

Coronary artery disease (CAD)is usually caused by:

The upper respiratory system consists of:

The genes that determine hereditary characteristics are contained in the:

Which of the following is a hormone that is produced by the ovaries and plays a part in the menstrual cycle by helping to maintain the lining of the uterus for conception and in pregnancy?

The functions of the female reproductive system are to:

The functions of the respiratory system are to exchange gases (respiration)and to:

Which of the following medical terms indicates inflammation of the lining of the stomach?

A suffix that means incision or to cut into is:

The diagnosis for the pediatric patient was bilateral otitis media.The affected organ(s)is/are:

The patient with difficulty breathing has:

The lungs are contained in the ____________ cavity.

Sound waves pass through the:

What is the purpose of the digestive sphincter muscles?

A combining form consists of a:

The functions of the urinary system are:

There are four types of bones including:

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