Test

Question 1

The individual unit that each part of the body is composed of is called a(n):

Answer 1

Cell.

Question 2

What does the prefix para- mean?

Answer 2

beside, near, along the side of

Question 3

What does the prefix mal- mean?

Answer 3

bad

Question 4

What is a prefix meaning ‘one’?

Answer 4

uni-

Question 5

What is a prefix meaning ‘two’?

Answer 5

bi-

Question 6

What is a prefix meaning ‘three’?

Answer 6

tri-

Question 7

What is a prefix meaning ‘four’?

Answer 7

quadri-

Question 8

What is a prefix meaning ‘fast’?

Answer 8

tachy-

Question 9

What is a prefix meaning ‘slow’?

Answer 9

brady-

Question 10

An abnormal collection of blood above the membrane covering the brain is a(n):

Answer 10

d. epidural hematoma

Question 11

Two prefixes that mean ‘within’ are:

Answer 11

b. endo- and intra-

Question 12

If an organ slides or falls forward, the resulting condition is called:

Answer 12

d. prolapse

Question 13

The prefix ante- means:

Answer 13

c. before, forward

Question 14

The prefix epi- means:

Answer 14

d. above, on

Question 15

The prefix ab- means:

Answer 15

e. away from

Question 16

The prefix ad- means:

Answer 16

b. toward, near

Question 17

The prefix hyper- means:

Answer 17

b. excessive, above

Question 18

The prefix inter- means:

Answer 18

a. between

Question 19

The prefix intra- means:

Answer 19

d. within

Question 20

The prefix post- means:

Answer 20

e. after, behind

Question 21

The prefix meta- means:

Answer 21

c. change, beyond

Question 22

The combining form meaning ‘joint’ is:

Answer 22

arthr/o

Question 23

A word part meaning ‘under,’ ‘deficient,’ or ‘less than normal’ is:

Answer 23

hypo-

Question 24

A suffix meaning ‘study of’ is:

Answer 24

-logy

Question 25

Visual examination of the urinary bladder is called:

Answer 25

cystoscopy

Question 26

Prediction about the outcome of treatment is called:

Answer 26

prognosis

Question 27

Nerve pain is called:

Answer 27

neuralgia

Question 28

Ren/o and nephr/o both mean:

Answer 28

kidney

Question 29

A red blood cell is a(n):

Answer 29

erythrocyte

Question 30

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), commonly known as a stroke, can be caused by:

Answer 30

thrombosis

Question 31

An instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder is called a(n):

Answer 31

cystoscope

Question 32

What does the combining form lapar/o mean?

Answer 32

abdomen

Question 33

What does the combining form cephal/o mean?

Answer 33

head

Question 34

What does the combining form nephr/o mean?

Answer 34

kidney

Question 35

What is the combining form for 'urinary bladder'?

Answer 35

cyst/o

Question 36

What is the combining form for 'nerve'?

Answer 36

neur/o

Question 37

What is the combining form for 'eye'?

Answer 37

ophthalm/o

Question 38

What is the combining form for 'woman' or 'female'?

Answer 38

gynec/o

Question 39

What is the combining form for 'white'?

Answer 39

leuk/o

Question 40

What is the combining form for 'red'?

Answer 40

erythr/o

Question 41

What is the combining form for 'stomach'?

Answer 41

gastr/o

Question 42

What is the combining form for 'heart'?

Answer 42

cardi/o

Question 43

What is the combining form for 'mind'?

Answer 43

psych/o