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