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MNUMS-2020

Chapter 1
Introduction To Medical Terminology

1. Which suffix means abnormal softening? A.-malacia


2. In the term perinatal , which part is the suffix? C.-al
3. Which of these suffixes requires the use of the combining vowel? C.-rrhea
4. Which prefix means within or inside? [Link]-
5. Postoperative means_______. [Link] surgery
6. Which combining form means red? [Link]/o
7. A vertebra is a bone in the spine. What is the plural of vertebra? [Link]
8. Which suffix means a surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes? C.-centesis
9. Which combining form means both spinal cord and bone marrow? [Link]/o
10. The plural of phalanx is ______. [Link]
11. Which suffix means the process of recording a picture? B.-graphy
12. Which suffix means surgical repair? B.-plasty
13. In the term otorhinolaryngology , which word root (combining form) means ear? [Link]/o
14. Pain, which can be observed only by the patient,is a ______. [Link]
15. Which term means any disease of the stomach? [Link]
16. Which term means vomiting of blood? [Link]\
17. Which suffixmeans medicine/treatment? B.-iatry
18. ______ means without a breast. [Link]
19. What combining form means kidney? [Link]/o
20. If the singular term ends in the suffix –is , the plural is usually formed by changing the ending to ______. A.-es
21. Which term describes any inflammatory condition of the mouth? [Link]
22. Which term means fixation of a joint? [Link]
23. In the term osteochondritis , the combining form is ______. [Link]/o
24. ______ means bile vessel. [Link]/o
25. Which term means uterus? [Link]/o
26. Which does hepatocyte mean? [Link] cell
27. In the term arthrocentesis , -centesis is ______. [Link]
28. What does osteomalacia mean? [Link] of bone
29. Which term means abnormal condition of the skin? [Link]
30. In the term hyper/calc/emia, calc means? [Link]
31. Which prefix means above/upon? [Link]-
32. Infracostal means ______. [Link] the ribs
33. The meaning of the prefix ad- is ______. [Link]
34. A homograft, also called an ______, is a transplant of tissue obtained from a member of the patient’s own species.
[Link]
35. In the term polydipsia, poly-means ______. [Link]
36. Which term means rapid breathing? [Link]
37. Which term describes difficult childbirth? [Link]
38. Macrocyte means ______. [Link] blood cell
39. Which term describes discharge or flow from the ear? [Link]
40. In the term encephalomeningitis, which term means brain? [Link]/o
41. Which of the following terms means forming an opening into the trachea? [Link]
42. Mastectomy is ______. [Link] of a breast
43. What term means excessive? [Link]-
44. Tumor of the bone is ______. [Link]
45. Which root means fingers, toes? [Link]/
46. ‘-tripsy’ is a ______ suffix. [Link]
47. Which prefix means same? [Link]-
48. In the term gastrodynia, -dynia means ______. [Link]
49. What does the prefix uni-mean? [Link]
50. Which term means abnormal secretion of large amounts of urine? [Link]
51. Surgical puncture of a joint : arthrocentesis
52. Excision of hemorrhoids: hemorrhoidectomy
53. Surgical repair of tendons : tenoplasty
54. incision of the trachea : tracheotomy
55. dilation of a bronchus : bronchiectasis
56. abnormal condition of the skin : dermatosis
57. paralysis affecting one side : hemiplegia
58. herniation of the liver : hepatocele
59. pertaining to above the kidney : suprarenal
60. difficult childbirth : dystocia
61. rapid breathing : tachypnea
62. many fears : polyphobia
63. slow heartbeat : bradycardia
64. inflammation of many joints : panarthritis
65. surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity : osteoclasis
66. Most word roots are derived from Greek or Latin language .
67. A medical word consists of some or all of the following elements: word root, combining form, suffix, prefix.
68. Word root is the foundation of a medical term and contains its primary meaning.
69. A prefix is a word element located at the beginning of a word .
70. The combining form enables two word elements to be connected .
71. A suffix is added to the end of a word root or combining form .
72. Suffixes are also used to denote singular and plural forms od a word as well as a part of speech.
73. Pathological suffixes abnormal condition or disease .
74. Radiographic terms , such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US) are now used to describe
current diagnostic procedures .
75. The medical term meaning inflammation of the stomach and intestine is gastroenteritis .
76. Name the major types og prefixes . Prefixes of position , number and measurement .
77. The study of the ears , nose , and throat is otorhinolaryngology .
78. Lithotripsy is a surgical procedure for eliminating a stone in the kidney , ureter , bladder , or gallbladder .
79. Angiography is the radiographic imaging of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium .
80. Anesthesia may be a partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness.
81. [Link] of the kidney
82. osteomalacia- [Link] of the bones
83. cholelith- [Link]
84. neurolysis- [Link] of nerve
85. dermatome- [Link] to cut skin
86. hysteropexy- [Link] of the uterus
87. enterolysis- [Link] of intestinal
88. erythropenia- [Link] in red blood cells
89. myorrhathy- [Link] of a muscle
90. hemorrhage- L.a profuse discharge of blood
91. thoracic- [Link] to the chest
92. aphasia- [Link] or absence of speech
93. primigravida- [Link] during her first pregnancy
94. nevus- [Link] congenital anomaly of the skin
95. axillary- [Link] to the armpit
96. Many current medical word elements originated as early as the 1st century A.D.. when Hippocrates practiced
medicine. – (F)
97. Words cannot contain more than one word root. – (F)
98. The suffix intra- means between or among. – (F)
99. Prefixes of position indicate a pathway or route. – (F)
100. The term thrombolysis means destruction of a blood clot. – (T)
101. The singular term of ganglia is ganglion.- (T)
102. The medical term “encerhalomeningitis” has two word roots.- (T)
103. The word root of postnatal is natal. –(F)
104. A combining vowel is usually an e. – (F)
105. Diagnostic suffixes describe a type of invasive procedure performed on a body part.- (F)
106. There are three basis rules for building medical words.- (T)
107. The suffux -algia means pain- (T)
108. Substituting one prefix for another alters the meaning of the word.- (T)
109. Malnutrition refers to any disorder resulting from difficult digestion.- (F)
110. Prognosis is the prediction of the course and end of a disease and the estimated chance of recovery. – (T)

Chapter 2
The Skeletal System
1. Which is the correct meaning of combining form spondyl/o? [Link]
2. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form dactyl/o? [Link] , toes
3. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form lumb/o? [Link]
4. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form pod/o? [Link]
5. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form kyph/o? [Link]
6. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form chondr/o? [Link]
7. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form cost/o? [Link]
8. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form pub/o? [Link] bone
9. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form acromi/o? [Link]
10. Which is the correct meaning of the combining form clavicular/o? [Link]
11. Which is the correct meaning of the suffix –porosis? [Link]
12. Which is the correct meaning of the suffix –syn? [Link]
13. Which term means an abnormal increase in the outward curvanture of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side?
[Link]
14. Which term means an inflammation of bone and bone marrow? [Link]
15. Which term describes an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum? [Link]
16. Which term is a disorder occurring in children characterizedby softening and weakening of the bone? [Link]
17. Which term is also known as the hip socket? [Link]
18. Which term means the slipping of the vertebra from its normal position in relationship to the vertebra below it?
[Link]
19. Which term is the death of bone tissue? [Link]
20. Which term means abnormal softening of cartilage? [Link]
21. Which term is replacement for a diseased or missing part of the body? [Link]
22. Which condition , also known as low back pain? [Link]
23. Which term means the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity? [Link]
24. Which term means an abnormal lateral curvature of the lumbar spine? [Link]
25. Which term means surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint? [Link]
26. Whivh term means surgical repair of the skull? [Link]
27. Which term describes a fracture in which the bone is splintered into pieces? [Link]
28. Which form of bone marrow is hemopoietic? [Link] bone marrow
29. Which term means an opening in a bone through which blood vessels , nerves , and ligaments pass? [Link]
30. Which is the smaller bone of the forearm? [Link]
31. Red bone marrow manufactures red blood cells , white blood cells , thrombocytes , and hemoglobin . Which term
describes this process? [Link]
32. Which technique is used to examine the internal structure of a joint? [Link]
33. The largest bone in the human body is: [Link]
34. Which structures connect bones to bone? [Link]
35. Which structure is part of the hip? [Link]
36. Which term means a surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint? [Link]
37. Which structure forms the upper portion of the sternum? [Link]
38. Which tissue covers only the joint surface of bones? [Link]
39. Which term describes movement of the arm toward the body? [Link]
40. Which term is a disorder occurring in children characterized by softening and weakening of the bone? [Link]
41. The joint ______made up of several parts . A. are
42. The tibia and fibula______up the ankle joint with talus. [Link]
43. Skeletal muscles are composed______fibers. [Link]
44. The skeletal system______206bones. [Link] made up of
45. 600muscles______about 40-45% of the body’s weight . [Link]
46. The skull is comprised______22 bones that are fused together except for mandible. [Link]
47. Skeletal muscles______fibers. [Link] of
48. In a human , the axial skeleton______the 80 bones of the head and body that are organized into five parts.
[Link]
49. Light , spongy bone located at the roof and sides of the nose______the ethmoid bone. [Link]
50. Although the pelvic______several bones , they are tightly fused as one bone. [Link]

Chapter3
The Cardiovascular System
1. which condition is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart? [Link]
2. which is the thin inner lining of the lumen of the artery? [Link] intima
3. which vessels return blood to the heart? [Link]
4. which is the structure within the vein that prevents the backflow of blood? [Link]
5. which vein carries pure oxygenated blood? [Link]
6. Which of the following valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle? [Link]
7. Which node is located in the upper portion of the right atrium? [Link] node
8. Which term describes the abnormal hardening of an artery? [Link]
9. Which term describes the membrane that encloses the heart? [Link]
10. Which combining form means heart? [Link]/o
11. Which term is also known as hight blood pressure? [Link]
12. What is the foriegn object circulating in the blood? B. embolus
13. Which of the following terms is also known as red blood cells? [Link]
14. Which term means inflammation of a vein? [Link]
15. Which term is the name of the inner layer of the heart? [Link]
16. Which term describes a localized, balloonlike enlargement of an artery? [Link]
17. Which term describes an abnormally rapid heartbeat? [Link]
18. Which term means an abnormally slow heartbeat? [Link]
19. Which combinig form means blood or lymth vessels? [Link]
20. Heart murmurs …………defective heart valves. B. often result from
21. Pernicious anemia ………a lack of protein. [Link] due to
22. Emboli in venous circulation may……….death. [Link] in
23. The heart infection can result………..bacteria, and viruses. [Link]
24. Which circulation pumps blood to the entire body? [Link]
25. Blood clot that obstructs a vessel is…………. . [Link]
26. Which term means excessive amount of lipids? [Link]
27. A hollow, muscular organ located in the mediastinum is ……… .[Link] heart
28. Which of the following term means the narrowing of the aorta? [Link]
29. Which of the following term means the tubular space whitin the vassel or any structure of the body? [Link]
30. Which means the destruction of a blood clot using anticlotting agents called clotbasters? [Link]
31. Which node is located at the base of the right atrium? [Link]
32. Which of the following is not the factor that influences blood pressure? [Link] habit
33. Which vessel collects blood from the upper body and carries it to the right atrium? [Link] vena cava
34. Two upper chambers of the heart are known as …………… . [Link]
35. Which vessels enables the exchange of water, gases, and wastes between the blood and nearby cells? [Link]
36. What does HTN stand for? [Link]
37. The right and left ventricles are divided by the structure known as ……………. . [Link] septum
38. Which receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs through the four pulmonary veins? [Link] atrium
39. Which cells defend the body against infection? [Link]
40. Which are the smallest formed elements of the blood? [Link]
41. A radiographic process of producing picture of the blood vassels is ……………. . [Link]
42. The loss of a large amount of blood in short time is………… . [Link]
43. A fatty substance that travels through the blood and fount in all parts of the body is…………. . [Link]
44. Which of the following contains hight consentration of carbon dioxide ? [Link]
45. Bacteria can result …………. Endocarditis. [Link]
46. Atherosclerosis…………….. the vessel to lose elasticity. [Link]
47. Obesity can ……………. To the cardiovascular disease. [Link]
48. Lack of exercise and high blood cholesterol mav …………….arteriosclerosis. [Link] responsible for
49. Many risk factors ………….the cardiovascular problems. [Link]
50. Increase in the number of abnormal leukocytes …………..leukemia. [Link] in
51. Tumor of fatty flaque…..atheroma
52. Abnormal condition of a blood clot in a vein….phlebothrombosis
53. Pertaining to a vein….venous
54. Spasm of a vein …….venospasm
55. Rupture of a heart ……cardiorrexis
56. Poisonous to the heart….cardiotoxic
57. Enlargement of the heart….cardiomegaly
58. Softening of a vessel (wall)…..angiomalacia
59. Tumor of vessel….angioma
60. Beginning or formation of a blood clot…..thrombogen or thrombogenesis
61. Abnormal condition of a blood clot ……..thrombosis
62. Abnormal condition of narrowing or structure of the aorta…….aortostenosis
63. Puncture of the heart…..cardiocentesis
64. Suture of an artery ……..arterorrhaphy
65. Removal of an embolus……embolectomy
66. The right ventricle pumps blood into the pulmonary artery ,which carries it to the lungs
67. An inflammation involving several arteries is known as polyatheritis
68. The term used to describe all diseases of the heart muscles is cardiomyopathy
69. The right and left atria are divided by the interventricular septum
70. Arteries carry blood from the heart to all cells of the entire body
71. Repair of a vein is phleboplasty
72. An abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood is thrombocytosis
73. Valvulitis is also known as an inflammation of valve
74. The loss of the normal rhythm of the heartbeat is arrhytma
75. Veins return blood to the heart
76. Capillaries are microscopic vessels that joint the arterial system with the venous system
77. Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the right atrium
78. Aorta contains the aortic valve that permits blood to flow in only one direction
79. The sinoatrial node is located in the upper portion of the right atrium and possesses its own intrinsic rhythm
80. Cardiac rate may be altered by impulses from the autonomic nervous system
81. superior vena cava- [Link] oxygen –poor blood from the upper body to the right atrium
82. aorta- E. The left ventricle sends blood into this vessel
83. pulmonary vein- A. Brings oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium
84. inferior vena cava- C. Brings oxygen –poor blood from the lower body to the right atrium
85. pulmonary artery- B. Carries venous blood out of the right ventricle into the lungs
86. coronary artery- G. Supplies oxygen rich blood to the myocardium
87. carotid artery- F. Carries blood upward to the head
88. arteriole- K. Forms low pressure collecting system to return oxygen poor blood to the hear
89. venule- H. Smallest vein that joints to form the larger vein
90. capillary- J. Is only one epithelial cell in thickness and smallest vessel
91. left ventricle- N. Pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body
92. oxygen- M. Tastelles, odorless, and colorless gas essential for human respiration
93. heart- L. Is divided into four chambers
94. SA node- P. Is located upper portion of the right atrium
95. AV node- O. Is located at the base of the entire body
96. Blood pressures measures the foece of blood against aortic walls during the two phases of a heartbeat (T)
97. Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the left atrium (F)
98. Purkinje fibers extend up the ventricle walls (T)
99. Systole produces the maximum force, diastole , the weakest (T)
100. Anemia is a lower then normal number of erythrocytes in the blood (T)
101. Hypertension is lower than normal arterial blood pressure (F)
102. The flow of blood only between the heart and lungs is pulmonary circulation (T)
103. The cardiovascular system is composed of the heart limth (F)
104. The aorta contains the aortic semi lunar valve (T)
105. A blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg means only diastolic pressure (F)
106. Descreased blood pressure is called hypotension (T)
107. The walls of ventricles are thinner then those of atria because the ventricles pump blood throughout (F)
108. The atria contract while the ventricles relax during normal the heart beat (T)
109. The right ventricle pumps blood for the pulmonary circulation , then blood from the right ventricle passes to the lungs
(T)
110. Blood pressure in capillaries Is lower than in arterioles(T)
Chapter 4
The Digestive System

1. Which term describes the first part of the small intestine? [Link]
2. Which is the name of the physician who specializes in treating disorders of the colon , rectum an anus? [Link]
3. What kind of digestion happens in the mouth? [Link]
4. Which term describes disease of the colon? [Link]
5. Which is the correct spelling of the term meaning the presence of gallstones? [Link]
6. Which term describes suture of the jejunum? [Link]
7. Which term describes the direct visual examination of the inner surface of the entire colon , from the rectum to the cecum?
[Link]
8. Who is the specialist on stomach and intestine? [Link]
9. Which structure controls the flow from the stomach to the small intestine? [Link] sphincter
10. Which term describes spasm of the esophagus? [Link]
11. Which term means excessive vomiting? [Link]
12. Which term means rupture of the stomach? [Link]
13. Which is a yellowish –green fluid that is made by the liver? [Link]
14. The body’s longest internal organ is the small intestine at an average length of about: A.20feet
15. Which term is also known as labia? [Link]
16. Which term describes a series of wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction? [Link]
17. Which term describes an inflammationof the large intestine? [Link]
18. Which term means pertaining to the liver? [Link]
19. Which term means vomiting blood? [Link]
20. ______is the process of physically breaking down food into smaller pieces. [Link] digestion
21. Which is a strong muscle that is anchored to the floor of the mouth? [Link]
22. Which term means paralysis of the anus (anal muscle)? [Link]
23. Which term describes inflammation of the small intestine? [Link]
24. What does the digestive system do? [Link] food into energy
25. Which is a last part of the digestive tract? [Link]
26. ______are the pancreas , liver and gallbladder. [Link] digestive organs
27. Which is the flexible posterior portion of the palate? [Link]
28. Which is a sac-like organ composed of the fundus , body , and antrum? [Link]
29. Which is the name of surgical removal or diseased gingival tissue? [Link]
30. Which term describes loss of appetite? [Link]
31. Choose the correct list which is the order of the locations that food passes through in the digestive system.
[Link],esophagus,small intestine,and large intestine
32. What two locations in the digestive system mechanically break down food? [Link],stomach
33. Which term means enlargement of the liver? [Link]
34. Which is a long tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach? [Link]
35. Which is a tiny fingerlike projections in the small intestine? [Link]
36. This part of the digestive system removes solid wastes such as feces from the body. [Link] intestine
37. The opening at the end of the digestive tract in which solid wastes are eliminated. [Link]
38. Which terms describe inflammation of the mouth? [Link]
39. ______in the flap that covers the trachea during swallowing , so the food does not enter the lungs. [Link]
40. Where is the liver located? [Link] upper quadrant(RUQ) of the abdominal cavity
41. The colon is______ascendeing transverse , descending and sigmoid portion. [Link] into
42. The stomach______a food reservoir. [Link] as
43. The large intestine______teh end of the small intestine to the anus. [Link] from
44. The pancreas______posterior and slightly inferior to the stomach. [Link]
45. The stomach______with the mucous membrane. [Link] lined
46. The patient’s stomach had slow digestion:______it was very painful for him. [Link]
47. No digestion______in the large intestine. [Link] place
48. Small intestine______duodenum , jejunum and ileum. [Link] of
49. The lips have important roles……….breathing , speaking , and the expression of emotions. [Link]
50. The mouth is formed……….the cheeks, lips , teeth , tongue , hard and soft palates. [Link]
Chapter 6

[Link] term describesthe enlargement of adrenal glands [Link]

[Link] term describes the bulding of the eye anteriorly out of the orbit? [Link]

[Link] is a hormone that helps the body rect to a sudden treat or stress? [Link]

[Link] is a bodily system that uses hormones to regulate the body's functions? [Link]
[Link] is a bodly organ that creates a substance and releases it,often in the bloodstream? [Link]

[Link] is a small gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin ? [Link] body

[Link] is a gland in the brain that emits numerous hormones to control body processes such ag growth, blood pressure, and
sex organ functions [Link] gland

[Link] happens when melatonin production is high? A. a delay in puberty

[Link] do hormones influence their target cells? [Link] binding to receptors

[Link] term describes the excision of adrenal glands? [Link]

[Link] disease is caused by deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones? [Link] disease

[Link] term describes the abnormally low level of glucose in the blood? [Link]

[Link] is a hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas [Link]

[Link] is a hormone produced by alpha cells of the pancreas? [Link]

[Link] term describes the state of equilibrium in the internal environment of the body? C homeostasis

[Link] is large gland in the neck that controls how the body uses energy and controls proteins? [Link] gland

[Link] is a hormone produced in the bodies of womejmm which prepares the body to become pregnant? [Link]

[Link] hormone reduces the diameter of blood vessels in the periphery? [Link]

[Link] term describes the excessive thirst? [Link]

[Link] of the following functions is not controlled by the pituitary gland? [Link]

[Link] is the pineal body located? [Link] the brain

[Link] is the pituitary gland located? [Link] the hypothalamus

[Link] does melatonin regulate? [Link] cycles


[Link] causes the kidneys to conserve sodium and excrete potassium? [Link]

[Link] term describes the tumor of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas? [Link]

[Link] does the thyroid hormone increase? [Link] rate of oxygen consumption

[Link] of the following hormones is not an iodine combining hormone? [Link]

[Link] term describes the hypothyroidism in adulthood? [Link]

[Link] is the thyroid gland located? [Link] the neck

[Link] is a condition in which the thyroid is too active, making the heart function too quickly? [Link]

[Link] is the term resembling a normal thyroid gland? [Link]

[Link] is a condition in which yoy don't have enough of insulin? [Link]

[Link] does the parathyroid hormone help to regulate? [Link] balance

[Link] of the following hormones is a not a sex hormone? [Link]

[Link] hormone influences the metabolism of carbohydrates,fats,and proteins?

[Link]

[Link] term describes the decreased concentration of sodium in the blood? [Link]

[Link] of the following symptoms is not a symptom of the Addison disease? [Link] growth

[Link] is a hormone that may inhibits the activities of the ovaries? [Link]

[Link] is the part of the brain that connects the nervous system with the endocrine system? [Link]

[Link] is the hormone secreted into the bloodstream by thyroid gland? [Link]

[Link] word describes the excessive accumulation of fat? [Link]

[Link] the sentence that maintains a parallel stucture throughout.B.


48.B.I am allergic to the dog's hair and its smells.

[Link] pituitary gland is the master gland because it regulates many body activities and stimulates other gland to secrete
their own specifie hormones

[Link] functioms of the skeletal system are to support the body, (to) protect the internal organs and (to) make the body
movements

TERM BUILDING

51. blood condition of excessive glucose –hyperglycemia

52. blood condition of deficiency of glucose—hypoglycemia

53. formation of glycogen-glycogenesis

54. Inflammation of the pancreas-pancreatitis

55. Destruction of the pancreas-pancreatolysis

56. Disease of the pancreas-pancreatopathy

57. Inflammation of the thyroid gland-thyroiditis

58. Enlargement of the thyroid-thyromegaly

59. Resembling a normal thyroid gland-euthyroid

60. Excision of a parathyroid gland- parathyroidectomy

61. Removal of the adrenal gland-adrenalectomy

62. Abnormal increase in the volume of plasma in the body-hypervolemia

63. Abnormally low level of glucose in the blood-hypoglycemia

64. Glucose in the urine-glycosuria


65. Excessive urination-polyuria

FILL IN THE BLANK

[Link] medical term meaning excessive urination is - polyuria

[Link] medical term meaning removal of the adrenal gland is -adrenalectomy

[Link] medical term meaning excessive accumulation of fat is-obesity

[Link] medical term meaning excessive distribution of body hair especially in women is-hirsutism

[Link] medical term meaning uncommon chronic disorder caused by a deficiency of cortical hormones is –addison disease

[Link] formation and secretion of urine is-diuresis, dieresis

[Link] medical term meaning a swelling of the neck is -goiter

[Link] medical term meaning multisystem autoimmune disorder characterized by pronounced hyperthyroidism usually
associated with enlarged thyroid gland and exophthalmos (abnormal protrusion of the eyeball) is- graves disease

[Link] excessive amount of calcium in the blood is-hypercalcemia

75.A form of hypothyroidism is-creatinism

[Link] medical term meaning poison is-toxic

77.A pyramid-shaped lymphoid organ that, in humans, is immediately beneath the breastbone at the level of the heart is-thymus
gland

78.A word, which means masculine or having characteristics of a man is-virile

[Link] excessive amount of potassium in the blood is -hyperkalemia

[Link] medical term meaning decreased concentration of sodium in the blood is --hyponatremia

MATCHING
81. A form of insulin-humulin

82. The body does not produce sufficient insulin, usually diagnosed in children

and young adults and was previously called juvenile diabetes-type 1 diabetes

83. Acting in opposition, mutually opposing-antagonistic

84. Resembling a normal thyroid gland-euthyroid

85. Abnormal amount of glucose, in the urine-glycosuria

86. State of eguilibrium in the internal environment of the body-homeostasis

87. Structure, organ or tissuc to which something is directed-target

88. Excision of(one or more of the) parathyroid glands-parathyroidectomy

89. Body mass index (BMI)of 40 or greater, which is generally 100 or more pounds over ideal body weight-morbid obesity

90. Chronic metabolic disorder characterized by a gradual, marked enlargement and thickening of the bones of the face and
jaw-acromegaly

91. Structure, organ, or tissue to which something is directed-target

92. Chemical substances produced by specialized cells of the body -hormones

93. Condition of excessive thyroid gland-hyperthyroidism

94. Hypothyroidism in adulthood-myxedema

95. Tumor of the thymus gland -thymoma

Hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells-Insulin

True/false

96. The pituitary gland, or hypophysis, is an apple sized organ located at the base of the body. F
97. The thyroid gland is the smallest gland of the endocrine system F

98. Thyroid hormone(TH) is the body′s major metabolic hormone. T

99. TH is actually four active iodine containing hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). F

100. The parathyroid gands consist of at least six separate glands located on the posterior surface of the lobes of the thyroid
gland F

101. The only hormone known to be secreted by the parathyroid glands is parathyroid hormone (PTG). T

102. The adrenal glands are paired organs covering the superior surface of the kidneys. T

103. The adrenal cortex secretes many types of steroid hormones. F

104. Glucocorticoids mainly cortisol,influence the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. T

105. Cortisol also stimulates the break down of fats in adipose tissue and releases fatty acids into the blood T

106. The pancreas lies inferior to the rectum in a bend of the duodenum F

107. A large pancreatic duct runs through the liver, carrying metabolism.F

108. The pineal gland is attached to the posterior part of the third ventricle of the brain. T

109. When melatonin production is high, ovulation is blocked, and there may be a delay in puberty. T

110. The endocrine portion of the pancreas consist of groups of cells called islets of Langerhans. T

Chapter-7

[Link] combining form meams vagina?


[Link]/o
[Link] combining form means uterus?
[Link]/o
[Link] combining form means breast?
[Link]/o
[Link] combining form means menstruation?
[Link]/o
[Link] term means inflammation of the breast?
[Link]
[Link] combining form means fallopian tube?
[Link]/o
[Link] term means disease of the uterus?
[Link]
[Link] term describes vaginal hemorrhage?
[Link]
[Link] term describes surgical incision into the perineum?
[Link]
[Link] combining form means hernia of an ovary?
[Link]
[Link] term means imaging of the breast?
[Link]
[Link] term means surgical removal of the uterus?
[Link]
[Link] term means hernia in the perineum?
[Link]
[Link] term means surgical repair of the uterus?
[Link]
[Link] term means surgical repair of a fallopian tube?
[Link]
[Link] term describes production of eggs?
[Link]
[Link] term means inflammation of the vagina?
[Link]
[Link] term means inflammation of the vulva?
[Link]
[Link] term means inflammation of the glans penis?
[Link]
[Link] term means any disease reculiar to men?
[Link]
[Link] term means examination of the vagina with a colposcopy?
[Link]
[Link] term means examination of the pelvic cavity using an undoscope?
[Link]
[Link] term means X-ray of the uterus and uterine tube after a contrast medium has been injected?
[Link]
[Link] term means examination of the uterus using a hysteroscope?
[Link]
[Link] term means taking a fluid sample from the base of the pelvic cavity to see if an ectopic pregnancy?
[Link]
[Link] term describes removal of the uterus?
[Link]
[Link] term describes removal of a breast tumor?
[Link]
[Link] term means plastic surgery to reconstruct the breast?
[Link]
[Link] term means removal of fibroids from the uterus?
[Link]
[Link] term means removal of an ovary?
[Link]
[Link] term means removal of a fallopian tube?
[Link]
[Link] term means incision nto the fallofian tube?
[Link]
[Link] term means observation of semen for viability of sperm?
[Link] analysis
[Link] term describes X-ray of the urethra and prostate?
[Link]
[Link] term means removal of the testicles?
[Link]
[Link] term means removal of the foreskin?
[Link]
[Link] term means removal of the prostate?
[Link]
[Link] term means removal of the vas deferens to prevent conception?
[Link]
39.The__is the female reproductive organ in which a fertilized ovum implants and develops
[Link]
[Link] addition to fertilization,female reproduction is controlled by hormones,such as__and__
[Link],norepinephrine
41.__Signals the end of the ovulation/menstruation cycle and,therefore,the end of the childbearing years.
[Link]
[Link] neck of lower region of the uterus is the__
[Link]
43.A fold of mucous membranes,the__partically covers the external opening (introitus) of the vagina.

[Link] outer layer of uterus is the __


[Link]
[Link] middle layer of uterus is the__.
[Link]
[Link] inner mucous membrane of uterus is the__.
[Link]
[Link] space between the pottom of the labia majora and the anus is called__.
[Link]
[Link] means__
[Link] of menstruation
[Link] means__
[Link] of ovulation
[Link] means__
[Link] menstruation
Chapter5
[Link] term means surgical repair of the nose?
[Link]
[Link] is the term for the physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory
system?
[Link]
[Link] term means paralysis of the vocal cords?
[Link]
[Link] are the smallest branches of the bronchial tree? [Link]
[Link] division of the pharynx is visible when looking into the mouth?
[Link]
[Link] term means the act of drawing air into the lungs as the diaphragm contracts?[Link]
[Link] structure is commoly known as the windpipe?
[Link]
[Link] term means for the space between visceral and parietal membranes?
[Link] cavity
[Link] is the term for inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by stabbing pain ?[Link]
[Link] term means for the deficiency of oxygen of oxygen in tissues in the human body ?[Link]
[Link] structure is the fine hair like projections form certain cells such as those in the respiratory system? [Link]
[Link] term means normal breathing? [Link]
[Link] term means temporary lass of breathing? [Link]
[Link] is the instrument used for measuring oxygen? [Link]
[Link] condition is breathing in a straight or upright or upright position? A. Orthopnea
[Link] division of the pharynx is diverted into the opening of the larynx?
[Link]
[Link] term means for the deficicncy of oxygen in the blood [Link]
[Link] term means an inflammation of the pharynx? [Link]
[Link] is the condition of inflammation of the lungs?
[Link]
[Link] is the instrument used for measuring breathing? [Link]
[Link] term strugture found at the end of terminal bronechioles and surrounded by capillaries.?[Link]
22. Which term means the act of taking out air as the diaphragm relaxes
[Link]
[Link] is the term for slow breathing
[Link]
[Link] is the term for the rapid breathing? [Link]
[Link] is the for the physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of lungs [Link]
26. Which term means bleeding from the trachea?
C. tracheorrhagia
27. Which term describes the surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment?
A. thoracotomy
28. Which term means dilation of the bronchi?
B. bronchiectasis
29. Which lung has three lobes?
B. right lung
30. What organ lies between the chest and abdominal cavities?
A. diaphragm
31. Which term means for the surgical puncture of the pleural cavity?
C. pleurocentesis
32. Where is the oxygen carried in your blood to?
A. cells
33. Which term means incision of any tissues?
A. sinusotomy
34. What abnormal condition occurs commonly in childhood?
C. cruop
35. Which term describes collapsed or airless state of the ling?
B. atelectasis
36. Which term means nosebleed?
A. epistaxis
37. Which lung has two lobes?
[Link] lung
38. Which structure connects the throat to the stomach?
A. esophagus
39. Which term means excision of the adenoids?
B. adenoidectomy
40. Which term means abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs?
B. anthracosis
41. Many American teenagers ______________ cigarettes.
C. smoke
42. The palatine tonsils, more commonly know as tonsils, ___________ the oropharynx.
C. are located in
43. The trachea is a short passage that_______the pharynx with the trachea (windpipe).
A. joins
44. The nasal cavity__________ into a right and left side by vertical partition of cartilage called the nasal septum.
C. is divided
45. The pulmonary capillaries________ next to the thin tissue membranes of the alveoli.
B. lie
46. Carbon dioxide_________from the blood within the pulmonary capillaries.
A. diffuses
47. The diaphragm__________ in changing the volume of the thoracic cavity to produce the needed pressure differential for
ventilation.
A. assists
48. The pleural cavity___________ a small amount of lubricating fluid.
B. contains
49. My cousin’’s asthma________ by secondhand smoke.
A. is aggravated
50. The space between the right and left lungs___________ the mediastinum
C. is called

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