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The ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens and the

Seminal vesicle

Which of the following is a test to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions?

Thyroid function study

The term for ringing or buzzing in the ear is

Tinnitus

Gloss/o refers to the

Tongue

Ankyloglossia is defined as a/an

Tongue tie condition

Enlarged, swollen and herniated veins near the testis describes which of the following?

Varicocele

Surgical restoration of function of the vas deferens is called

Vasectomy

The suffix-emesis means

Vomiting

Aque/o

Water

Cerumin/o is a combining form meaning

Wax

In the term plasmapheresis, apheresis means a ___________.

a withdrawal

Which of the following describes ear instillation?

introduction of medicated drops into the external ear

Which of the following is the entrance to the vagina?

introitus

Chyl/o means:

juice

corne/o and which other combining form mean cornea

karat/o

Which of the following are the folds of tissue on either side of the vaginal opening?

labia

which of the following secrets tears

lacrimal gland

What term means specialized lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the bloodstream?

lacteals

Which term is a white blood cell that protects the body from the invasion of harmful substances?

leukocyte

The combining form meaning stone is:

lith/o

Atelectasis means a collapse of ___________ tissue.

lung

Which system maintains the internal fluid environment by acting as an intermediary between the blood in the capillaries and tissue cells?

lymphatic system

Hodgkin's disease is an example of

lymphoma

which of the following is responsible for central vision

macula lutea

The inner ear functions to:

maintain the body's equilibrium

Which of the following is the first of three auditory ossicles of the middle ear?

malleus

The inner part of the kidney is called:

medulla

The combining form meaning menstruation is:

men/o

The incus is located in the:

middle ear

The tympanum is located in the:

middle ear

Lact/o is a combining form meaning:

milk

The combining form in oligophrenia refers to:

mind

Which of the following disorders is characterized by episodes of neurologic dysfunction caused by the deterioration of the myelin sheath?

multiple sclerosis

A motor deficit is a loss or impairment of __________ function.

muscle

Creatinine is a waste product of:

muscle metabolism

an agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called an/a

mydriatic

The term meaning inflammation of the spinal cord is __________.

myelitis

The term that describes excision of fibroid tumors is:

myomectomy

Which of the following is the name for the muscular wall of the uterus?

myometrium

Which of the following means inflammation of the eardrum?

myringitis and tympanitis

Cervic/o is a combining meaning:

neck

Which term means incision into the kidney for the removal of stones?

nephrolithotomy

Which of the following accurately describes the path of urine through calices?

nephrons to the renal pelvis

Which is a degenerative disease of the renal tubules?

nephrosis

Polymorphonuclear leukocyte is an example of a/an:

neutrophil

Which of the following is a granular leukocyte that fights infection by phagocytosis?

neutrophil

The brainstem auditory evoked potential is commonly used to assess hearing in what age group?

newborns

All of the following are critical elements regulated by the kidneys except:

nitrogen

which of the following is a testicular tumor arising from mature germ cells

nonseminoma

What type of imaging technology is involved in a lung scan?

nuclear medicine

Which of the following secrete(s) an alkaline substance into the semen?

prostate gland and seminal vesicle

which of the following secrets(S) an alkaline substance into the semen?

prostate gland and seminal vesicle

All of the following are functions of the gastrointestinal system except:

protection

Neurosis is defined as a/an:

psychological condition in which anxiety is prominent

the ophthalmologic term describing a fibrous growth of conjunctive tissue that extends onto the cornea is termed

pterygium

Which of the following describes hemodialysis?

pumps the patient's blood through a dialyzer

Py/o is a combining form meaning:

pus

The opening of the stomach into the duodenum is the:

pyloric sphincter

For which of the following diagnoses would a colporrhaphy involving posterior repair be indicated?

rectocele

Proct/o refers to the anus and:

rectum

All of the following are leukocytes except:

red blood cells

The combining form for kidney is:

ren/o

Which of the following is described as basinlike?

renal pelvis

which of the following describes rods

responsive to dim light

An increase of immature erythrocytes in the blood is called:

reticulocytosis

which of the following transits light to the optic nerve?

retina

Eosinophil is named for what color of stain of its granules?

rose

Immun/o is a combining form meaning:

safe

the white of the eye is also known as the

sclera

lacrimation refers to

secretion of tears

Which one of the following is a test used to rule out male infertility?

semen analysis

Which of the following is associated with nerve impulses and body movement?

semicircular canals

The ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens and the:

seminal vesicle

The systemic disease caused by infection of microorganisms and their toxins in the circulating blood is called:

septicemia

A cochlear implant would be recommended for patients with what type of hearing loss?

severe in both ears

Which of the following resembles an "s" in shape?

sigmoid colon

Spermat/o is the combining form meaning __________.

sperm / seed

All of the following mean testis except:

sperm/o

The Latin combining form meaning seed is:

sperm/o

the latin combining form meaning seed is

sperm/o

which of the following unites with the ovum to produce offsprings?

spermatozoon

The __________ ___________ is responsible for nerve conduction to and from the brain and the body.

spinal cord

Which surgical procedure is done to correct otosclerosis?

stapedectomy

Which of the following would allow for the presence of ketone bodies?

starvation

All of the following combining forms mean abdomen except:

stomat/o

Nephrolithiasis describes the presence of what in the kidney?

stone(s)

Which of the following catheterization methods involves immediate removal?

straight catheter

Which of the following catheterization methods involves a catheter being inserted directly into the bladder?

suprapubic catheter

All of the following are divisions of the nervous system except:

sympathetic nervous system

which of the following produces testosterone

testes

The ileum is located where?

third part of the small intestine

The ___________ duct receives lymph from the lower extremities.

thoracic

A thymectomy involves removal of the ___________ gland.

thymus

The term for ringing or buzzing in the ear is:

tinnitus

Gloss/o refers to the:

tongue

Ankyloglossia is defined as a/an

tonguetie condition

Ankyloglossia is defined as a/an:

tonguetie condition

All of the following are functions of the lymphatic system except:

transports nutrients to the body cells

Another name for the eardrum is:

tympanic membrane

Which of the following uses a vein graft to improve sound conduction?

tympanoplasty

Major depression, clinical depression, and major affective disorder are synonyms for:

unipolar disorder

The ureteropelvic junction connects the renal pelvis and:

ureter

Which of the following carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

ureter

Which of the following combining forms means ureter?

ureter/o

Which of the following is an opening to the outside of the body?

urinary meatus

Which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis?

urologist

which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis

urologist

Metr/o is a combining form meaning:

uterus

The embryo develops in a pearshaped organ of the pelvic cavity known as the:

uterus

The larger of the two sacs within the membranous labyrinth of the vestibule in the inner ear is the:

utricle

Which of the following is the tubular passageway from the cervix to the outside of the body?

vagina

Enlarged, swollen and herniated veins near the testis describes which of the following?

varicocele

Which of the following parts of the large intestine performs no digestive function?

vermiform appendix

Which of the following covers each organ in the abdomen?

visceral layer

the jellylike mass filling that gives bulk to the eye is

vitreous

The suffix -emesis means:

vomiting

Urine contains which of the following?

water and waste

Cerumin/o is a combining form meaning:

wax

Granulocytes and agranulocytes are:

white blood cells

Leukocytes are:

white blood cells

What percentage of US adults have proficient health literacy?

12

The normal adult PLT is:

150,000 - 450,000

Which cranial nerve is the auditory nerve?

8th

The disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve, producing defects in vision is

Glaucoma

Which of the following means little ball?

Glomerul/o

Carbohydrate and sugar metabolism are regulated by

Glucagon

All of the combining forms below mean sugar except

Glycos/o

What is the typical reading grade level of health information provided by health practitioners?

Grade 10 to

Hyperthyroidism is also called

Graves disease

The origin of the term prostate is

Greek

The development of mammary glands in the male is

Gynecomastia

which of the following causes inflammation of the liver

HBV

Pneumocystis pneumonia is often seen in people with:

HIV

Which of the following disease states are commonly worse in patients with low health literacy?

HIV, Diabetes, Prostate Cancer

Scler/o is the combining form meaning sclera or

Hard

The term that means to vomit blood is

Hematemesis

Corne/o and which other combining form mean cornea?

Kerat/o

The adrenal glands are located next to the

Kidneys

Which is a degenerative disease of the renal tubules?

Nephrosis

Prostat/o is a combining form referring to the

Prostate gland

Semen is made up of a mixture of secretions from all of the following except

Prostate gland

The ophthalmologic term describing a fibrous growth of conjunctival tissue that extends onto the cornea is termed

Pterygium

Py/o is a combining form meaning

Pus

For which of the following diagnosis would a colporrhaphy involving posterior repair be indicated?

Rectocele

Proct/o refers to the anus and

Rectum

The combining form for kidney is

Ren/o

Which of the following is described as basinlike?

Renal pelvis

Lacrimation refers to

Secretion of tears

Which of the following is associated with nerve impulses and body movement?

Semicircular canals

The trachea splits into the right and left:

bronchi

The singular of bronchi is:

bronchus

Which of the following adds the sticky fluid to semen?

bulbourethral glands

which of the following adds the sticky fluid to semen

bulbourethral glands

Which combining form specifically refers to the small intestine?

enter/o

all of the following describes the optic disk expect

entrance point for retinal nerve fibers

is an instrument used for diagnosing sleep disorders.

Polysomnography

Which of the following is also known as the foreskin?

Prepuce

The medical term for bedwetting is called nocturnal:

enuresis

The scrotum is divided into two sacs, each containing a testis and:

epididymis

Where is sperm stored before emission?

epididymis

what is described as a coiled duct and is located on the top and the side of the testis

epididymis

Which of the following is the correct path of sperm carried by the vas deferens?

epididymis to ejaculatory duct

which of the following is the correct path of sperm carried by the vas deferences?

epididymis to ejaculatory duct

which of the following terms is an abnormal terms overflow of tears caused by blockage of the lacrimal duct

epiphora

Vulv/o and which other combining form mean vulva?

episi/o

failure to maintain an erection until ejaculation is

erectile dysfunction

The red blood cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide within the bloodstream are called:

erythrocytes

Which of the following is a muscular tube that moves food?

esophagus

enucleation refers to the excision of the

eyeball

the palpebral is also known as the

eyelid

Pinna means:

feather

The developing organism from nine weeks to birth is known as the:

fetus

How many lung lobes are there?

five

The palate:

forms the roof of the mouth

Cholecystectomy is excision of the:

gallbladder

Which of the following stores bile?

gallbladder

Pylorus means:

gatekeeper

The external ear functions to:

gather sound

The organ of Corti functions to:

generate and transmit nerve impulses

which of the following glands are oil glands that surround the eyelashes

glands of Zeis

vitreous pertains to

glassy

the disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the topic nerve, producing defects in vision is

glaucoma

Which of the following means little ball?

glomerul/o

All of the combining forms below mean sugar except:

glycos/o

Which STD was named for its urethral discharge?

gonorrhea

which STD was named for its urethral discharge

gonorrhea

the origin of the term prostate is

greek

Which of the following covers the processes of the jaws?

gums

The development of mammary glands in the male is:

gynecomastia

Chalaza means

hailstone

scler/o is the combining for meaning sclera or

hard

Presbyacusis is a medical term describing:

hearing impairment in old age

The term that means to vomit blood is:

hematemesis

Red blood in the stool is termed:

hematochezia

The study of blood is

hematology

Partial paralysis of half of the body, right or left, is termed:

hemiparesis

The proteiniron compound that has the bonding capabilities for the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide is:

hemoglobin

A bleeding disorder caused by a defect in clotting factors necessary for the coagulation of blood:

hemophilia

Which of the following is the part of the kidney where vessels come and go?

hilum

the medical term for a sty is

hordeolum

the condition in which it is difficult to see objects at a distance is called

hyperopia

Which of the following regions of the abdomen refer to the upper lateral regions beneath the ribs?

hypochondriac

Which region of the abdomen is located below the navel?

hypogastric

All of the following are signs of APKD except:

hypotension

The __________ is the control center for the ANS.

hypothalamus

Which of the following tests is used to determine tubal patency?

hysterosalpingogram

Another term for jaundice is:

icterus

A high BUN means:

inability of kidneys to excrete urea

Which of the following relays sound waves to the brain for interpretation of sound?

inner ear

Conductive hearing loss is caused by:

interference vibrations in the external canal, middle ear or ossicles

Absence of a lens, usually after a cataract extraction is called

Aphakia

All of the following are medical abbreviations pertaining to the urinary system except:

ACL

The combining form celi/o means

Abdomen

The disease that begins with forgetfulness and disorientation and progresses to a loss of all intellectual functions is __________ disease.

Alzheimer

The absorption of water by kidney tubules is influenced by

Antidiuretic hormone

The inability to pass urine is called

Anuresis

An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity describes

Ascites

An instrument to measure hearing is called a/an

Audiometer

Which of the following connects the middle ear to the throat

Auditory tube

Which of the following is the term for surgical breast enlargement?

Augmentation mammoplasty

Ot/o and this other combining form mean ear

Aur/i

The combining form meaning glans penis is

Balan/o

A lower GI series is called a/an

Barium enema

Adults with below basic health literacy are more likely than the general public to

Be age 65 or older

The epigastric region of the abdomen is located

Below the sternum

Urethrocystitis is inflammation of the urethra and

Bladder

Uncontrolled blinking or twitching of the eyelid is called

Blepharospasm

Vitreous pertains to

Glassy

The ureters have which of the following functions in regard to urine?

Carry

A laxative is called a

Cathartic

An excessive buildup of wax in the ear is called a/an

Cerumen impaction

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is defined as

Cervical dysplasia

The most common bacterial STD in North America which often occurs with no symptoms is

Chlamydia

The microscopic and chemical examination of placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities is terms

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

The coiled tubular structure of the inner ear is known as the

Cochlea

The endoscope used to examine within the vagina fluid is called a/an

Colposcope

A transverse radiologic image of the pituitary gland is obtained by

Computed tomography

The medical term for pink eye is

Conjunctivitis

A condition of congenital hypothyroidism that results in lack of physical and mental development i

Cretinism

The use of intense cold to seal a hole or tear in the retina is performed in which surgical procedure?

Cryopexy

Pouching of the bladder into the vagina is

Cystocele

A missed abortion is defined as

Death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus

The combining form meaning duct is

Doch/o

The term for difficulty swallowing is

Dysphagia

The term describing painful or difficult voiding is

Dysuria

The timed test to measure the rate at which red blood cells settle or fall through a given volume of plasma is abbreviated:

ESR

An outward turning of the rim of the eyelid is called

Ectropion

Which surgical method is used in performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)?

Electrosurgery

Fluid within the labyrinth of the ear is known as

Endolymph

Which combining form specifically refers to the small intestine?

Enter/o

The medical term for bedwetting is called nocturnal]

Enuresis

The scrotum is divided into two sacs, each containing a testis and

Epididymis

What is described as a coiled duct and is located on the top and the side of the testis?

Epididymis

Where is sperm stored before emission?

Epididymis

Which of the following affects the sympathetic nervous system in stress response?

Epinephrine

Vulv/o and which other combining form mean vulva?

Episi/o

Air passed to the auditory tube from the outside of the body via the throat is important for maintaining

Equal air pressure

Ocul/o

Eye

Enucleation refers to the excision of the

Eyeball

Public Health if focused on decreased cost of health care services while managed care is focused on increased access to health care services

False

Public Health is financed by premiums and cost sharing while managed care is financed by taxes

False

Which of the following hormones stimulates secretion of estrogen and sperm

Folliclestimulating

Red cell morphology involves the study of what aspect of red blood cells?

Form

Cholecystectomy is the excision of the

Gall bladder

Pylorus means

Gatekeeper

The __________ Coma scale is a common method of assessing decreased levels of consciousness.

Glasgow

Which of the following is the part of the kidney where vessels come and go?

Hilium

A woman with a beard has the condition termed

Hirsutism

The medical term for a sty is

Hordeolum

The medical term for high blood sugar is

Hyperglycemia

Which of the following regions of the abdomen refer to the upper lateral regions beneath the ribs?

Hypochondriac

Which region of the abdomen is located below the navel?

Hypogastric

Slow pulse, dry skin, and puffy hands and face are characteristics of

Hypothyroidism

Another term for jaundice is

Icterus

Paracussis is a medical term describing

Impaired hearing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is responsible for the control and prevention of

Infectious and chronic disease, Environmental health threats, workplace hazards

Which of the following relays sound waves to the brain for interpretation of sound?

Inner ear

Conductive hearing loss is caused by

Interference vibrations in the external canal, middle ear or ossicles

A diagnosis of type 2 DM indicates that the patient

Is usually not dependent on insulin for survival

which of the following secretes tears?

Lacrimal gland

Which of the following is a factor that affects public health literacy?

Level of complexity of health information, Communication skills of public health professionals, Information dissemination channels

The combining form meaning stone is

Lith/o

According to data presented, which of the following statements is/are true?

Low literacy is common in recent military recruits, Low literacy is common in patients on government assistance programs like Medicare and Medicaid, Low literacy is common in high socioeconomic groups

Andr/o

Male

Which of the following is the first of three auditory ossicles of the middle ear

Malleus

The inner part of the kidney is called

Medulla

Which of the following hormones affects skin pigmentation

Melanocytestimulating

The combining form meaning menstruation is

Men/o

The thyroid gland helps to regulate

Metabolism

The incus is located in the

Middle ear

Lact/o is a combining form meaning

Milk

An agent that cause the pupil to dilate is called a/an

Mydriatic

The term that describes excision of fibroid tumor is

Myomectomy

The condition in which it is difficult to see objects at a distance is called

Myopia

The condition characterized by advanced hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults is

Myxedema

Ceriv/o is a combining form meaning

Neck

Parathyroid glands are located in the

Neck

All of the following are critical elements regulated by the kidneys except

Nitrogen

The term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is

Oligospermia

The combining form meaning ovary is

Oophor/o

Inflammation of one or both of the ovaries is termed

Oophoritis

The instrument most commonly used to visualize the interior of the eye is a/an

Ophthalmoscope

Test/o and which other combining form means testicle?

Orchid/o

The medical term for earache is

Otalgia

Inflammation of the middle ear is called

Otitis media

The combining form for egg is

Ov/i

The membrane that covers the opening between the middle ear and inner ear is the

Oval window

Which of the following secrete estrogen and progesterone

Ovaries

Blepharoptosis is usually caused by

Paralysis

The disorder caused by incompatibilities between fetal and maternal blood type is called:

Passive immunity

The urethra is contained in which area?

Penis

The combining form referring to the region between the scrotum and anus is

Perine/o

The combining form meaning to eat or swallow is

Phag/o

Which of the following affects the onset of puberty?

Pineal

All of the following mean testis except

Sperm/o

The Latin combining form meaning seed is

Sperm/o

Which of the following unites with the ovum to produce offspring?

Spermatozoon

Which surgical procedure is done to correct otosclerosis

Stapedectomy

Nephrolithiasis describes the presence of what in the kidney?

Stone(s)

Which procedure is a common treatment for BPH?

TURP

which procedure is a common treatment for BPH?

TURP

Which of the following produces testosterone?

Testes

Managed care's focus on disease prevention is limited by short term business and disenrollment

True

The ureteropelvic junctions connects the renal pelvis and

Ureter

Which of the following carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

Ureter

Which of the following combining forms means ureter?

Ureter/o

Which of the following is an opening to the outside of the body?

Urinary meatus

Which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis?

Urologist

Metr/o is a combining form meaning

Uterus

The embryo develops in a pearshaped organ of the pelvic cavity known as the

Uterus

The larger of the two sacs within the membranous labyrinth of the vestibule in the inner ear is the

Utricle

Which of the following identifies the xray imaging of the bladder and urethra taken as the patient urinates?

VCU

The combining form celi/o means:

abdomen

The seizure previously known as petit mal is:

absence

All of the following are ketone bodies except:

acetic acid

Another term for pharyngeal tonsil is:

adenoid

Proteinuria is the presence of what substance?

albumin

Which of the following drugs would be administered for otitis media?

antibiotic

You are ___________ to a disease if you have been exposed to the antigen.

antibody?

The absence of urine formation is called:

anuria

absence of a lens, usually after a cataract extraction is called

aphakia

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the failure of bone marrow to produce red blood cells?

aplastic anemia

which of the following provides nourishment for the cornea iris and Lens

aqueous humor

pseudophakia is the term used when someone has had this type of implant

artificial lens

Which part of the colon extends upward from the cecum?

ascending

An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity describes:

ascites

You are being touched on your arm, but you feel as if you are being touched on your leg. You are suffering from

atopognosis

Which of the following is a health professional who specializes in the study of hearing impairments?

audiologist

An instrument to measure hearing is called a/an:

audiometer

Which of the following connects the middle ear to the throat?

auditory tube

Which of the following is the term for surgical breast enlargement?

augmentation mammoplasty

Ot/o and this other combining form mean ear:

aur/i

This nervous system carries involuntary impulses to smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and various glands:

autonomic

The nitrite portion of a UA determines the presence of what substance in the urine?

bacteria

Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?

bacteriuria

The combining form meaning glans penis is:

balan/o

the combining form meaning glands penis is

balan/o

A lower GI series is also called a/an:

barium enema

The epigastric region of the abdomen is located:

below the sternum

Urethrocystitis is inflammation of the urethra and:

bladder

Vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and which organ(s)?

bladder

uncontrolled blinking or twitching of the eyelid is called

blepharospasm

what carries filtered aqueous humor to the veins and bloodstream

canal of schemm

Which of the following takes lymph from the tissues to the vessels?

capillaries

The ureters have which of the following functions in regard to urine?

carry

Blood is responsible for all of the following except:

carrying fats away from digestive organs

A laxative is called a/an:

cathartic

Which of the following coordinates skeletal muscles?

cerebellum

Which describes hardening of the arteries of the brain?

cerebral arteriosclerosis

All of the following are auditory ossicles except:

cerumen

An excessive buildup of wax in the ear is called a/an:

cerumen impaction

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is also termed:

cervical dysplasia

Which of the following is the most common bacterial STD in North America?

chlamydia

The microscopic and chemical examination of placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities is termed:

chorionic villus sampling

Which combining form means color?

chrom/o, chromat/o

Which procedure exposes the glans penis?

circumcision

The coiled tubular structure of the inner ear is known as the:

cochlea

A hearing aid functions to improve hearing by:

collecting sound more effectively

The suffix in necromania describes a/an:

condition of abnormal impulse toward

which of the following responds to bright light?

cones

the medical term for pink eye is

conjunctivitis

which of the following covers the iris, the pupil, and refracts light

cornea

The ___________ __________ connects the right and left halves of the cerebrum.

corpus callosum

the use of intense cold to seal a hole or tear in the retina is performed in which surgical procedure

cryopexy

A missed abortion is defined as:

death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus

The prefix in hypoxia means:

deficient

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been used to treat severe:

depression

Another name for the thalamus is __________.

diencephalon

All of the following are functions of the large intestine except:

digests food from the stomach

Histamine causes constriction of bronchial smooth muscle and ___________ of blood vessels.

dilation

all of the following are refractive errors expect

diplopia

The combining form meaning duct is:

doch/o

OBRA '90 mandated that pharmacists must

document information about each patient, prospectively review the patient's drug utilization

The term diplopia means

double vision

the term diplopia means

double vision

Which of the following is the first portion of the small intestine?

duodenum

The term for difficulty swallowing is:

dysphagia

The term describing painful or difficult voiding is:

dysuria

an outward turning of the rim of the eyelid is called

ectropion

Which surgical method is used in performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)?

electrosurgery

Which of the following denotes the stage from fertilization to eight weeks?

embryo

Fluid within the labyrinth of the ear is known as:

endolymph

The lining of the uterus is called the:

endometrium

The term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is:

oligospermia

the term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is

oligospermia

The combining form meaning ovary is:

oophor/o

Inflammation of one or both of the ovaries is termed:

oophoritis

the instrument most commonly used to visualize the interior of the eye is a/an

ophthalmoscope

the instrument most commonly used to visualized the interior of the eye is a/an

ophthalmoscope

test/o and which other combining form mean testicle

orchid/o

Which structure is located between the roof of the mouth and the upper edge of the epiglottis?

oropharynx

The medical term for earache is:

otalgia

Inflammation of the middle ear is called:

otitis media

semen is made up of a mixture of secretions from all of the following except

ova

The membrane that covers the opening between the middle ear and inner ear is the:

oval window

Which of the following produce ova and female sex hormones?

ovaries

A noninvasive method of estimating the percent of oxygen saturation is called pulse ___________.

oximetry

PaO2 refers to measuring:

oxygen in the blood

In the term paraparesis the suffix means slight __________.

paralysis

The urethra is contained in which area?

penis

the urethra is contained in which area?

penis

Which of the following is the region between the vulva and the anus in the female?

perineum

what condition results in a defective curvature of the penis

peyronie disease

The combining form meaning to eat or swallow is:

phag/o

what condition commonly requires circumcision?

phimosis

a penile prosthesis is used to treat what type of impotence

physical

Which of the following provides nourishment to the developing fetus?

placenta

Accumulation of air and blood in the pleural cavity is:

pneumohemothorax

The presence of antigens on the surface of RBCs is Rh ___________.

positive

The use of a device during sleep to prevent airway closure in sleep apnea is continuous

positive airway pressure therapy

The medical abbreviation pH means

potential of hydrogen

Which of the following is also known as the foreskin?

prepuce

which of the following is also known as the foreskin?

prepuce

all of the following are refractive errors except

presbyopia

All of the following are functions of the female reproductive system except: - maintain ova - produce ova - produces all sex hormones - nurture fertilized ovum

produces all sex hormones

prostat/o is a combining form referring to the

prostate gland


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