BIO Final Extra Terms
stricture
A ________ is the narrowing of a passageway in the urinary system.
stones
A patient with nephrolithiasis is suffering from:
protein
A pregnant woman with preeclampsia may have ________ in her urine.
Hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex
Addison's disease is caused by:
prostate gland
BPH is enlargement of the:
aorta
Blood exits the left side of the heart into the:
ileum
Crohn's disease affects the:
neurocognitive disorders
Dementia is an example of what category of mental disorder?
fat
Emulsification breaks up ________ into smaller particles.
rectum
Feces is stored in the ________ prior to defecation.
acid
Pancreatic enzymes do NOT digest:
rectum
The circulatory system transports waste to all the following organs EXCEPT the:
esophagus
The epiglottis shunts food into the:
bile
The function of the gallbladder is to store:
coronary arteries
The heart receives its blood supply from the:
syncope
The medical term for fainting is:
pupil
The opening in the center of the iris is the:
enzymes
The pancreas secretes ________ and buffers.
arterioles
The smallest arteries are called:
O&P
Which abbreviation stands for a lab test?
hysterosalpingography
Which diagnostic procedure could be used to determine whether the uterus and uterine tubes are open to a dye?
antidiuretic hormone
Which hormone promotes the kidneys to reabsorb water?
distribute nutrients
Which is NOT a function of the digestive system?
anus
Which is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?
choroid
Which layer of the eye is responsible for supplying blood to the eye?
pia mater
Which layer of the meninges is applied directly to the surface of the brain?
mammogram
Which medical term means record of the breast?
DM
Which of the following abbreviations does NOT stand for a hormone?
I&D
Which of the following abbreviations is a surgical procedure?
sig
Which of the following abbreviations means label as follows?
pap
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a diagnostic test?
OB
Which of the following abbreviations stands for a medical specialty?
hematocrit
Which of the following blood tests measures the volume of red blood cells within the total volume of blood?
spinal
Which of the following cavities is NOT a ventral cavity?
creatine clearance
Which of the following clinical laboratory tests requires the collection of urine for 24 hours?
cleft lip
Which of the following conditions is a congenital anomaly?
acromegaly
Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?
congenital hypothyroidism
Which of the following conditions is characterized by arrested physical and mental development?
Reye's syndrom
Which of the following conditions is characterized by encephalopathy and organ damage and is associated with aspirin use in children?
adrenal feminization
Which of the following conditions occurs when there is an increase in estrogen secretion by the adrenal cortex of men?
falling test
Which of the following diagnostic procedures evaluates balance and equilibrium?
otoscopy
Which of the following diagnostic procedures examines the auditory canal?
sputum cytology
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test for malignant cells?
audiometry
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is a test of hearing ability?
fluorescein staining
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to identify corneal abrasions or ulcers?
lumbar puncture
Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for analysis?
tonometry
Which of the following diagnostic procedures measures intraocular pressure?
cerebral angiography
Which of the following diagnostic tests examines the blood vessels of the brain after the injection of a dye?
dorsal
Which of the following directional terms is the opposite of anterior?
ricket's
Which of the following diseases is caused by a calcium and vitamin D deficiency?
cortisol
Which of the following hormones is responsible for regulating carbohydrate metabolism in the body?
estrogen
Which of the following hormones is responsible for the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
arthrocentesis
Which of the following involves obtaining fluid from a joint in order to examine it to make a diagnosis?
spleen
Which of the following is NOT an organ found in the digestive system?
cystic
Which of the following is NOT one of the male reproductive glands?
dyscrasia
Which of the following is a general term meaning a blood disease?
autism spectrum disorder
Which of the following is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder?
nerve cell body
Which of the following is the location of the nucleus of a neuron?
fetal
Which of the following is the longest period of gestation in which organs grow and mature?
cyst
Which of the following lesions is a fluid-filled sac under the skin?
tidal volume
Which of the following lung volumes is the amount of air that enters or exits the lungs during a single quiet breath?
nephrolitheasis
Which of the following medical terms is misspelled?
erectile dysfunction agents
Which of the following medications is used to treat impotence?
corticosteroid
Which of the following medications is useful for treating autoimmune diseases?
sweat glands—secrete sebum to cool the skin
Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly?
myopia
Which of the following pathological conditions is also called nearsightedness?
exotropia
Which of the following pathological conditions is an example of strabismus?
otosclerosis
Which of the following pathological conditions is the loss of mobility of the stapes?
anacusis
Which of the following pathological conditions is the total absence of hearing?
cochlea
Which of the following sensory organs is NOT for balance?
Insulin is secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas
Which of the following statements regarding insulin is NOT true?
neuroglial cells conduct electrical impulses.
Which of the following statements regarding neuroglial cells is NOT true?
the palatine tonsils are located in the nasal cavity
Which of the following statements regarding the tonsils is FALSE?
rod
Which of the following structures are the sensory receptor cells active in dim light?
auditory canal
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the external ear?
malleus
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the external ear?
vesicle
Which of the following surface lesions is a blister?
sulci
Which of the following terms describes the valleys separating the convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum?
keratosis
Which of the following terms does NOT refer to an abnormal skin color?
metacarpel
Which of the following terms is misspelled?
urethrrhagia
Which of the following terms is misspelled?
nasopharyngitis
Which of the following terms means inflammation of the nose and throat?
cystopexy
Which of the following terms means surgical fixation of the bladder?
neuroplasty
Which of the following terms means surgical repair of a nerve?
cystoplasty
Which of the following terms means surgical repair of the bladder?
presbycusis
Which of the following terms refers to the normal loss of hearing associated with aging?
cerebrum
Which part of the brain is responsible for thoughts, judgment, memory, problem solving, and language?
reabsorption
Which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?
myringotomy
Which term means cutting into the eardrum (tympanic membrane)?
excretory urography
________ involves taking X-rays to trace the action of the kidney as it expels a dye injected into the bloodstream.
cystography
________ visualizes the bladder with X-rays after instilling dye directly into the bladder.
amnion
`Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus
anorexiant
anorexiant
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
