Medical Terminology Final Exam Review

Paraplegia is a paralysis of the entire body. True False

False

Sebaceous glands are most abundant in the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. True False

False

Smooth, or visceral, muscle can be moved only by conscious effort. True False

False

The sagittal plane divides the body vertically into equal left and right sections. True False

False

Bone is a dense connective tissue composed of collagen fibers and minerals. True False

True

For an anatomist, the term hypochondriac refers to a region of the abdominopelvic cavity. True False

True

In synovial joints, lubricating fluid is contained in a bursa sac. True False

True

Malignant melanoma is a Cancerous growth composed of melanocytes. True False

True

The longest bone in the human body is the femur. True False

True

In military time, midnight is written as ____. a 0000 or 2400 b 1200 c 0000 or 1200 d 2400

a 0000 or 2400

____ antibodies make up about 75 percent of all immunoglobulins in the body and are the only immunoglobulin class that crosses the placenta and provides fetal immunity. a Immunoglobulin G (IgG) b Immunoglobulin E (IgE) c Immunoglobulin M (IgM) d Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

a Immunoglobulin G (IgG)

Kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis are three types of ____. a abnormal curvatures of the spine b spinal tumors c bone inflammation d arthritis

a abnormal curvatures of the spine

Muscle is made up of bundles of fibers held together by ____. a connective tissue b striations c nerve tissue d ligaments

a connective tissue

In ____, abnormal tissue is destroyed by the application of extreme cold. a cryosurgery b curettage c blepharoplasty d nitrocauterization

a cryosurgery

Which of the following terms describes the lowering of a body part? a depression b supination c flexion d pronation

a depression

Where in the skin are hair follicles located? a dermis b epidermis c subcutaneous layer d hypodermis

a dermis

The densely packed cells of ____ not only cover the surface of the body, but also line internal organs and cavities. a epithelial tissues b collagen c arrector pili d sebaceous glands

a epithelial tissues

The ability of a skeletal muscle to receive and respond to a nerve impulse is known as ____. a excitability b contractility c sensitivity d automaticity

a excitability

A scratch test or an intradermal skin test may be done to ____. a identify allergies b diagnose skin cancer c test for touch perception d determine the depth of a burn

a identify allergies

The marrow inside cancellous bone produces ____. a red blood cells b yellow fat cells c cartilage cells d synovial fluid

a red blood cells

Using a stethoscope to listen to sounds within body cavities is known as ____. a: auscultation b: percussion c: palpation d: olfaction

a: auscultation

The prefix ante- means "____." a: before b: behind c: against d: above

a: before

What process do both fibrinogen and prothrombin aid in? a: blood clotting b: plasma production c: hemolysis d: blood cell production

a: blood clotting

Diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches (diverticula) are present in the wall of the colon. If these pouches become inflamed, the condition is called ____. a: diverticulitis b: diverticulostomy c: divertalgia d: diverticulemia

a: diverticulitis

The ribs that attach to the cartilage of the ribs above them are called ____. a: false ribs b: true ribs c: fixed ribs d: floating ribs

a: false ribs

Which of the following is a form of arthritis in which uric acid builds up in the blood, causing joint swelling and pain? a: gout b: bursitis c: rheumatoid arthritis d: osteoarthritis

a: gout

Which of the following is an example of a bone depression? a sinus b condyle c tuberosity d trochanter

a: sinus

The xiphoid process is part of the ____. a sternum b femur c humerus d mandible

a: sternum

Which type of anemia is a genetic disorder in which the body produces less hemoglobin than normal? a thalassemia b pernicious anemia c aplastic anemia d sickle-cell anemia

a: thalassemia

Which of the following is an example of a bone process? a tubercle b sulcus c fossa d foramen

a: tubercle

Sweat is mostly composed of ____. a: water b: waste products c: salt d: bacteria

a: water

A(n) ____ is a graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation. a DTR b EMG c CT d MRI

b EMG

____ causes an excessive increase in white blood cells. a Polycythemia b Leukemia c Iron-deficient anemia d Hemophilia

b Leukemia

The term phalanges refers to the bones of the ____. a toes b fingers and toes c hands and feet d fingers

b fingers and toes

Where do granulocytes contain granules? a in their cytoplasm and nuclei b in their cytoplasm c in their cell walls d in their nuclei

b in their cytoplasm

Why might an injured spleen have to be removed? a to prevent autoimmune disease b to prevent bleeding to death c to prevent anemia d to prevent blood poisoning

b to prevent bleeding to death

____ is the study of the structure and function of tissues. a: Etiology b: Histology c: Pathology d: Cytology

b: Histology

The prefix hypo- means "____." a: normal b: below normal c: above normal d: superior

b: below normal

Which of the following terms describes the raising of a body part? a: dorsiflexion b: elevation c: extension d: hyperextension

b: elevation

The ____ is an area of cartilage tissue that is consistently replaced by new, bony tissue as a bone grows. a bone process b epiphyseal plate c foramen d periosteum

b: epiphyseal plate

A pathogen that does not cause disease unless the immune system is weakened is ____. a infectious b opportunistic c idiopathic d nosocomial

b: opportunistic

Blood platelets aid in ____. a destroying pathogens b immune surveillance c coagulation d the inflammatory response

c coagulation

Peyer's patches protect the body against harmful invaders that enter through the ____. a ear canal b nose and mouth c digestive tract d tear ducts

c digestive tract

The ____ is the sheath of connective tissue that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers. a endomysium b tendonisium c perimysium d epimysium

c perimysium

Lymph differs from blood in that it does not contain erythrocytes or ____. a leukocytes b globulin c platelets d plasma

c platelets

Which of the following describes the elimination of wrinkles through surgical removal of facial skin? a sclerotheraphy b debridement c rhytidectomy d dermatoplasty

c rhytidectomy

Lymphocytes and monocytes are both ____. a thrombocytes b erythrocytes c agranulocytes d granulocytes

c: agranulocytes

Which lymphocytes specifically target cells infected by cancer or viruses? a Suppressor cells b Cytotoxic cells c Helper cells d Natural killer cells

d Natural killer cells

Which of the following terms describes the separation of blood into its component parts? a blood chemistry profiling b hemolysis c complete blood count d apheresis

d apheresis

An antibiotic fights or prevents ____ infections. a antibody b fungal c bacterial and viral d bacterial

d bacterial

Skeletal muscle is attached to bone at ____. a the ligament b the origin site c the insertion site d both ends of the muscle

d both ends of the muscle

The liver filters blood and serves as a storehouse for healthy ____. a monocytes b thrombocytes c leukocytes d erythrocytes

d erythrocytes

The prefix ____ means "between." a intro- b intra- c endo- d inter-

d inter-

The ____ bones are the cheekbones. a maxillary b vomer c palatine d zygomatic

d zygomatic

The use of a needle to puncture a joint space and remove accumulated fluid is called ____. a arthroscopy b arthrodesis c arthroplasty d arthrocentesis

d: arthrocentesis

Degeneration or deterioration of muscle tissue is called ____. a: myoma b: myasthenia c: myalgia d: myolysis

d: myolysis

An antipruritic is a drug used to ____. a destroy warts b prevent psoriasis c clear up bruises d relieve itching

d: relieve itching

Which of the following is a contagious, parasitic infection of the skin? a: psoriasis b: eczema c: urticaria d: scabies

d: scabies

Which of the following diagnostic tests uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves? a X-ray b CT scan c bone density test d MRI

d; MRI

A disease that is ongoing and is restricted to a specific population, group, or area of land is known as an epidemic. True False

false

A macrophage is a large pathogen. True False

false

Dystaxia is an extreme form of ataxia. True False

false

Fingernails provide rigidity and structure for the tips of the fingers, which do not contain any bone. True False

false

Granulocytes are a type of red blood cell. True False

false

In vaccination, a person is injected with antibodies from the blood of animals or other people. True False

false

Paresthesia is a chronic disease characterized by muscle weakness. True False

false

Sesamoid bones are embedded within ligaments. True False

false

The vertebral column is made up of 12 bone segments. True False

false

Voluntary muscle movements require the brain to "think through" a movement before it is performed. True False

false

A congenital condition is present at birth and may be caused by genetic or environmental factors. True False

true

Automaticity is a characteristic of involuntary muscles. True False

true

Blood cells are produced primarily in the bone marrow. True False

true

Inflammation is a naturally occurring healing process. True False

true

Sweat glands terminate in tiny openings called pores on the skin's surface. True False

true

The basal layer is the deepest layer of the epidermis. True False

true

The excessive production of red blood cells can be a sign of polycythemia. True False

true

The only facial bone capable of movement is the mandible. True False

true