practice test

The word parts that means pain is/are: (Select all that apply) -algia -esthesia -dynia alges/o

-algia, -dynia, alges/o

In which situation is a combining vowel never used? (Select all that apply)

After a prefix, before the word root and When the suffix begins with a vowel

Which of the following statements regarding leukocytes is FALSE? Agranulocytes have granules in their cytoplasm. A leukocyte has a large nucleus. Leukocytes protect the body against pathogens. There are five different types of leukocytes.

Agranulocytes have granules in their cytoplasm.

The term that means puncture to withdraw fluid from the sac surrounding the fetus is:

Amniocentesis

Which hormone promotes reabsorbtion of water in the kidneys?

Anti-Diuretic Hormone

The term that means destruction of a blood clot is:

Anticoagulant

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lymphatic and immune systems? Transport fats absorbed by the digestive system. Form the primary defense against the invasion of pathogens. Assist in the blood-clotting process. Collect excess tissue fluid and return it to the circulatory system.

Assist in the blood-clotting process.

The liver produces ________ to aid in fat digestion

Bile

The term that means surgical repair of the eyelids is:

Blepharoplasty

Which of the following structures is/are NOT part of the renal corpuscle? (Select all that apply)

Calyx and Renal tubule

Which of the following statements regarding respiration is FALSE? Oxygen is needed for the body cells' metabolism. Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells. Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the bloodstream. Carbon dioxide is the by-product of metabolism.

Carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the cells.

The term that means tumor of cancer (cancerous cells)

Carcinoma

The term that means enlargement of the heart is:

Cardiomegaly

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic types of tissue found in the body?

Cellular

Which of the following structures are the sensory receptor cells that see color?

Cones

The term that means process of recording the electrical impulses of the heart is:

Electrocardiography

The term that means too few red blood cells is:

Erythropenia

Which of the following hormones is a gonadotropin? (Select all that apply) Follicle Stimulating Hormone Luteinizing Hormone Estrogen Testosterone

Follicle Stimulating Hormone and luteinizing hormone

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the cells of the body to rapidly divide?

Growth hormone

Which healthcare setting provides supportive treatment for terminally ill patients?

Hospice care

The term that means condition of insufficient thyroid hormone is:

Hypothyroidism

The combining form that means uterus is: (Select all that apply) Hymen/o Hyster/o Uter/o Metr/o

Hyster/o, uter/o, and metr/o

The term that means pertaining to between the vertebra is:

Intervertebral

The term that means pertaining to within the skin is:

Intradermal

The term that means too many white blood cells is:

Leukocytosis

The term that means fat tumor is: (Select all that apply) Lipoma Atheroma Lymphoma Adipoma

Lipoma and adipoma

Which of the following structures is NOT housed in the dermis?

Melanocytes

The term that means inflammation of the three membranes that surround the brain is:

Menengitis

The term that means study of shape is:

Morphology

The term that means rupture of a muscle is:

Myorrhexis

The term that means new growth is: (Select all that apply) Neoplasm Neonatal Neopenia Neoplasia

Neoplasm and Neoplasia

Urine production takes place in the:

Nephron

The term that means to surgically fix in place the kidney is:

Nephropexy

Under normal circumstances, which of the following substances should be found in urine?

Nitrogenous waste

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?

Nutrient absorption

The term that means the process of measuring oxygen is:

Oximetry

The term that means around the uterus (outer layer of the uterus) is:

Perimetrium

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovary?

Progesterone

The term that means false pregnancy is:

Pseudopara

The term that means paralysis of all four extremities (legs and arms) is:

Quadriplegia

Which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?

Reabsorption

Which is NOT a function of the digestive system? Regulate blood glucose Absorb nutrients Eliminate waste Digests nutrients

Regulate blood glucose

Calcitonin works to:

Regulate calcium levels in the body

Which of the following kidney structures empties into the ureter? Renal Pyramids Nephrons Calyx Renal Pelvis

Renal pelvis

Spermatogenesis occurs in the:

Seminiferous Tubules

The term that means the creation of sperm is:

Spermatogenesis

The term that means enlargement of the spleen is:

Splenomegaly

Which is NOT a function of the female reproductive system?

Store sperm for maturation

The term that means fast heartbeat is:

Tachycardia

The term that means to suture a tendon is:

Tenorrhaphy

Which of the following is the primary male sex hormone?

Testosterone

Which of the following statements regarding the heart is FALSE?

The heart is composed of smooth muscle fibers

Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is NOT true? The nervous system coordinates all the activity of the body. The nervous system receives information from sensory receptors. The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system. The nervous system adjusts the activity of muscles and glands.

The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.

Which of the following statements regarding the spinal cord is NOT true? Ascending tracts carry sensory information up to the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid is found within the central canal of the spinal cord. Descending tracts carry motor commands from the brain to a peripheral nerve. The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata down to the sacrum.

The spinal cord extends from the medulla oblongata down to the sacrum.

The term that means abnormal condition of a toxic level of triodothyronine and thyroxine hormones is:

Thyrotoxicosis

The term that means across/through the urethra is:

Transurethral

Which blood type is called the universal donor?

Type O

The term that means narrowing of the ureter is:

Ureterostenosis

The male reproductive system and the urinary system share which organ?

Urethra

Which of the following statements regarding the ventricles is FALSE?

Ventricles receive blood directly from the veins, returning blood to the heart.

Which of the following pairs is mismatched? follicle-stimulating hormone—targets ovaries and testes prolactin—targets breasts thyroid-stimulating hormone—targets thyroid adrenocorticotropic hormone—targets adrenal medulla

adrenocorticotropic hormone—targets adrenal medulla

The term that means disease of the adrenal glands is:

adrenopathy

The term that means hardening of the arteries is:

arteriosclerosis

The term that means without muscle development is:

atrophy

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

axon—receives impulse from previous cell

Which of the following statements regarding erythrocytes is FALSE? Hemoglobin is an iron-containing molecule inside erythrocytes. Erythrocytes live an average of 120 days. Bilirubin from worn out erythrocytes is recycled. Worn out erythrocytes are removed by the spleen.

bilirubin from worn out erythrocytes is recycled.

Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the thyroid gland?

calcitonin

Blood vessels that are described as "thin-walled, valvular vessels" are the

capillaries

The respiratory system works in conjunction with the ________ system to deliver oxygen to the cells of the body.

cardiovascular

The term that means surgical removal of the gallbladder is:

cholecystectomy

The term that means instrument to view the large intestine is:

colonoscope

Which of the following is NOT a layer of the eyeball?

conjunctiva

The shaft of a long bone is called the

diaphysis

The ________ of the small intestine receives food from the stomach

duodenum

The term that means to secrete within is:

endocrine

The pancreas secretes ________ and buffers.

enzymes

The term that means pertaining to outside the body

extracorporeal

The term that means excessive flow of blood is:

hemorrhage

Vertebrae are an example of what type of bone?

irregular

Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

keratin—innermost layer, containing fatty tissue

The term that means study of movement is:

kinesiology

Two bones are held together in a joint by:

ligaments

The ossicles are located in which cavity of the ear?

middle ear

Which layer of the heart is responsible for contracting to pump blood?

myocardium

Which of the following is the type of information provided by a prefix? (Select all that apply

number and location

The term that means instrument to cut bone tissue is:

osteotome

The aorta carries

oxygenated blood to the body

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched? red cells—transport substances leukocytes—protect the body from invasion platelets—control bleeding plasma—repairs tissue

plasma—repairs tissue

The opening in the center of the iris is the:

pupil

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal cavity? warms inhaled air humidifies inhaled air removes dirt and dust from inhaled air removes oxygen from inhaled air

removes oxygen from inhaled air

Which of the following is also known as the "pacemaker" of the heart?

sinoatrial node

Which of the following is a voluntary muscle?

skeletal muscle

A gastroenterologist treats diseases affecting which of the following organs?

small intestine

Which of the following is one of the two main components of the central nervous system?

spinal cord

Which of the following directional terms means toward the surface of the body?

superficial

Organs come together to form:

systems

Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by

tendons

Which of the following does NOT make up part of the lungs? Bronchioles Alveoli Trachea Bronchi

trachea

Blood is returned to the right side of the heart by the:

vena cavae

Which medical terminology word part provides the general meaning of the word?

word root