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© 2009 Pearson Education, Inc. Test Bank 585

Chapter 1

Fill-in-the-BlankWrite the word or phrase that best completes each state-ment or answers the question.

Directions: All answers to questions asking for a com-bining form must be written in the combining formstyle; meaning word root/combining vowel. For ex-ample, the combining form meaning heart is cardi/o.All answers to questions asking for a suffix must bewritten in suffix form; meaning a hyphen before youranswer. For example, the suffix meaning cell is -cyte.All answers to questions asking for a prefix must bewritten in prefix form; meaning a hyphen after youranswer. For example, the prefix meaning two is bi-.

DO NOT capitalize any of your answers or in-clude a period at the end of your answer. The com-puter will NOT recognize your answer as correct if itis written in any other style.

1. The combining form that means gland is____________________.

2. The combining form that means cancer is____________________.

3. The combining form that means heart is____________________.

4. The combining form that means chemical is____________________.

5. The combining form that means to cut is____________________.

6. The combining form that means skin is____________________.

7. The combining form that means small intes-tine is ____________________.

8. The combining form that means stomach is____________________.

9. The combining form that means female is____________________.

10. The combining form that means blood is____________________.

11. The combining form that means water is____________________.

12. The combining form that means immune is____________________.

13. The combining form that means voice box is____________________.

14. The combining form that means shape is____________________.

15. The combining form that means kidney is____________________.

16. The combining form that means nerve is____________________.

17. The combining form that means eye is____________________.

18. The combining form that means ear is____________________.

19. The combining form that means disease is____________________.

20. The combining form that means lung is____________________.

21. The combining form that means nose is____________________.

22. The combining form that means urine is____________________.

23. A prefix that means fast is____________________.

24. A prefix that means against is____________________.

25. A prefix that means self is____________________.

26. A prefix that means slow is____________________.

27. A prefix that means painful or difficult is____________________.

28. A prefix that means upon or over is____________________.

29. A prefix that means normal or good is____________________.

30. A prefix that means different is____________________.

31. A prefix that means same is____________________.

32. A prefix that means among or between is____________________.

33. A prefix that means within or inside is____________________.

34. A prefix that means large is____________________.

35. A prefix that means new is____________________.

36. A prefix that means after is____________________.

37. A prefix that means false is____________________.

38. A prefix that means through or across is____________________.

39. A prefix that means two is____________________.

40. A prefix that means four is____________________.

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41. A prefix that means three is____________________.

42. A prefix that means none is____________________.

43. A prefix that means small is____________________.

44. A prefix that means all is____________________.

45. A suffix that means large is____________________.

46. A suffix that means hernia or protrusion is____________________.

47. A suffix that means cut is____________________.

48. A suffix that means cell is____________________.

49. A suffix that means dilatation is____________________.

50. A suffix that means inflammation is____________________.

51. A suffix that means one who studies is____________________.

52. A suffix that means study of is____________________.

53. A suffix that means destruction is____________________.

54. A suffix that means abnormal softening is____________________.

55. A suffix that means tumor or mass is____________________.

56. A suffix that means disease is____________________.

57. A suffix that means drooping is____________________.

58. A suffix that means rupture is____________________.

59. A suffix that means hardening is____________________.

60. A suffix that means narrowing is____________________.

61. A suffix that means treatment is____________________.

62. A suffix that means puncture to withdrawfluid is ____________________.

63. A suffix that means surgical removal is____________________.

64. A suffix that means surgically create an open-ing is ____________________.

65. A suffix that means cutting into is____________________.

66. A suffix that means surgical fixation is____________________.

67. A suffix that means surgical repair is____________________.

68. A suffix that means suture is____________________.

69. A suffix that means record or picture is____________________.

70. A suffix that means process of recording is____________________.

71. A suffix that means instrument for measuringis ____________________.

72. A suffix that means process of measuring is____________________.

73. A suffix that means instrument for viewing is____________________.

74. A suffix that means process of visually examin-ing is ____________________.

75. A suffix that means instrument for recordingis ____________________.

True/False

Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if the statementis false.

1. _____ A combining form consists of a wordroot and combining vowel.

2. _____ The prefix often indicates the bodysystem or organ being discussed.

3. _____ Combining vowels make medicalterms easier to pronounce.

4. _____ Prefixes are placed before a wordroot.

5. _____ All medical terms must have a prefix.6. _____ Adjective suffixes convert a word

root into an adjective.7. _____ Different pronunciations of medical

terms are acceptable.8. _____ Different spellings of medical terms

are acceptable.9. _____ Terms ending in -a are pluralized by

simply adding an e to the end of theterm.

10. _____ Terms ending in -um are pluralizedby simply adding an s to the end ofthe term.

11. _____ Abbreviations are an important partof learning medical terminology.

12. _____ A History and Physical is writteneach time a specialist evaluates a pa-tient.

13. _____ Ancillary Reports are written by theanesthesiologist and surgeon.

14. _____ A Pathologist’s Report gives the re-sults of the examination of tissue re-moved from a patient.

15. _____ The results from lab and X-rays aregiven in a Diagnostic Report.

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16. _____ The Informed Consent must besigned by a patient voluntarily.

17. _____ A psychiatric hospital is an exampleof an Ambulatory Care Hospital.

18. _____ Rehabilitation Centers provide sup-portive care for terminal patients.

19. _____ Home Health Care provides nursing,therapy, and personal care in the pa-tient’s home.

20. _____ Ambulatory Care and OutpatientClinics both provide services that donot require overnight hospitalization.

21. _____ The suffix -gram means a record orpicture.

22. _____ The suffix -scope means instrumentfor recording.

23. _____ The suffix -meter means instrumentfor measuring.

24. _____ The suffix -ectomy means to surgi-cally repair.

25. _____ The suffix -pexy means surgical fixa-tion.

26. _____ The suffix -otomy means surgicallyremove.

27. _____ The suffix -plasia means develop-ment of growth.

28. _____ The suffix -trophy means treatment.29. _____ The suffix -genesis means produces

or generates.30. _____ The suffix -megaly means abnormal

softening.31. _____ The prefix mono- means one.32. _____ The prefix multi- means none.33. _____ The prefixes hemi- and semi- have

the same meaning.34. _____ The prefix per- means beside or

near.35. _____ The prefix supra- means above.36. _____ The prefixes hypo- and infra- have

the same meaning.37. _____ The prefixes supra- and infra- have

the same meaning.38. _____ The prefix eu- means painful or dif-

ficult.39. _____ The prefixes a- and an- have the

same meaning.40. _____ The prefix brady- means fast.41. _____ The combining form aden/o means

gland.42. _____ The combining form gynec/o means

beginning.43. _____ The combining form hemat/o means

blood.44. _____ The combining forms ur/o and

nephr/o have the same meaning.

45. _____ The combining form cardi/o meansheart.

46. _____ The combining form carcin/o meansdisease.

47. _____ The combining form ot/o means eye.48. _____ The combining form dermat/o

means skin.49. _____ The combining form enter/o means

inside.50. _____ The combining form hydr/o means

water.

Multiple Choice

Choose the one alternative that best completes thestatement or answers the question.

1. Which is NOT one of the word parts in amedical term?a. combining vowelb. word rootc. combining formd. suffix

2. Which medical terminology word part pro-vides the general meaning of the word?a. combining vowelb. word rootc. suffixd. prefix

3. In which situation is a combining vowelnever used?a. between two word rootsb. between a word root and suffix when suf-

fix begins with a consonantc. between a prefix and word rootd. a combining vowel is needed in all of the

above situations4. Which of the following is NOT the type of

information provided by a prefix?a. procedureb. location of an organc. number of partsd. time

5. Which of the following is the type of infor-mation provided by a suffix?a. procedureb. location of an organc. number of partsd. time

6. Which of the following statements regardingabbreviations is NOT correct?a. abbreviations are commonly usedb. using your personal abbreviations is ac-

ceptable if approved by your supervisorc. use of abbreviations can be confusingd. spell out abbreviations if confusion is a

possibility

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7. Which of the following healthcare specialistsdoes NOT report information regarding apatient in an Ancillary Report?a. Rehabilitationb. Social Servicesc. Respiratory Therapyd. Nurses

8. Which of the following records the patient’scare throughout the day?a. Physician’s Ordersb. Discharge Notec. Nurse’s Notesd. History and Physical

9. A surgeon reports the details of a surgery ina(n):a. Operative Reportb. Anesthesiologist’s Reportc. Informed Consentd. Physician’s Orders

10. The _____ is a comprehensive outline of thepatient’s entire hospital stay.a. Nurse’s Notesb. Discharge Summaryc. Consultation Reportd. History and Physical

11. Which healthcare setting provides treatmentin a private office setting?a. Ambulatory Careb. Specialty Carec. Hospiced. Physician’s Office

12. Which healthcare setting provides supportivetreatment for terminally ill patients?a. Hospiceb. Rehabilitation Centerc. Health Maintenance Organizationd. Specialty Care Hospital

13. Which healthcare setting provides care forpatients who need extra time to recover froman illness or who can no longer care forthemselves?a. Specialty Care Hospitalb. Health Maintenance Organizationc. Nursing Homed. General Hospital

14. Which healthcare setting provides services ina pre-paid system?a. Physician’s Officeb. Health Maintenance Organizationc. Specialty Care Hospitald. Home Health Care

15. Which combining form means heart?a. cardi/ob. carcin/oc. gastr/od. cis/o

16. Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?a. gastr/ob. carcen/oc. immun/od. nephr/o

17. Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?a. nuer/ob. aden/oc. rhin/od. path/o

18. Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?a. dermat/ob. hemat/oc. morph/od. opthalm/o

19. Which combining form is spelled incorrectly?a. gynec/ob. carcen/oc. laryng/od. nephr/o

20. Which combining form means female?a. gastr/ob. nephr/oc. neur/od. gynec/o

21. Which combining form means shape?a. morph/ob. gynec/oc. immun/od. rhin/o

22. Which combining form means nose?a. pulmon/ob. ot/oc. rhin/od. laryng/o

23. Which combining form means to cut?a. enter/ob. morph/oc. hydr/od. cis/o

24. Which combining form means stomach?a. cardi/ob. gastr/oc. enter/od. nephr/o

25. Which prefix does NOT mean under orbelow?a. sub-b. infra-c. hypo-d. retro-

26. Which prefix does NOT mean above?a. hyper-b. super-c. para-d. supra-

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27. Which prefix does not stand for a number?a. bi-b. per-c. quad-d. tri-

28. Which prefix means half ?a. mono-b. poly-c. peri-d. hemi-

29. Which prefix means within or inside?a. intra-b. infra-c. inter-d. retro-

30. Which prefix means normal or good?a. eu-b. neo-c. an-d. dys-

31. Which prefix means many?a. nulli-b. uni-c. poly-d. supra-

32. Which prefix means fast?a. pseudo-b. brady-c. endo-d. tachy-

33. Which prefix means small ?a. pan-b. micro-c. ultra-d. macro-

34. Which prefix means none?a. nulli-b. neo-c. mono-d. sub-

35. Which suffix means pain?a. -celeb. -algiac. -ectasisd. -oma

36. Which suffix does NOT mean development ?a. -trophyb. -plasiac. -plasmd. -ptosis

37. Which suffix means tumor or mass?a. -itisb. -iasisc. -omad. -osis

38. Which suffix means excessive, abnormal flow?a. -rrheab. -rrhagec. -rrhexisd. -rrhaphy

39. Which of the following suffixes is NOT anadjective suffix?a. -iacb. -iac. -oryd. -tic

40. Which of the following suffixes is NOT anadjective suffix?a. -acb. -ealc. -iacd. -ism

41. Which of the following suffixes does NOTrefer to an instrument?a. -gramb. -meterc. -graphd. -scope

42. Which suffix means the process of measuring?a. -graphyb. -scopyc. -metryd. -otomy

43. Which of the following suffixes does NOTrefer to a surgical procedure?a. -megalyb. -ectomyc. -plastyd. -ostomy

44. Which suffix means large?a. -malaciab. -ectasisc. -megalyd. -algia

45. Which suffix means puncture to withdrawfluid ?a. -centesisb. -ostomyc. -otomyd. -plasty

46. Which suffix means a hernia or protrusion?a. -ciseb. -celec. -cyted. -gen

47. Which suffix means inflammation?a. -iab. -iasisc. -ismd. -itis

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48. Which suffix means narrowing?a. -sclerosisb. -rrhexisc. -stenosisd. -ptosis

49. Which suffix means drooping?a. -ptosisb. -plasmc. -pathyd. -plasia

50. Which suffix means destruction?a. -rrheab. -lysisc. -cyted. -megaly

Matching

Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.Match the following terms.

1. _____ combining vowel2. _____ word root3. _____ suffix4. _____ prefix5. _____ combining form6. _____ Nurse’s Notes7. _____ Ancillary Report8. _____ History and Physical9. _____ Operative Report

10. _____ Acute Care Hospital11. _____ Ambulatory Care12. _____ Rehabilitation Center13. _____ Hospice14. _____ cardi/o15. _____ gastr/o16. _____ nephr/o17. _____ pulmon/o18. _____ brady-19. _____ pseudo-20. _____ retro-21. _____ post-22. _____ -cyte23. _____ -sclerosis24. _____ -lysis25. _____ -ectomy

a. report of treatments and therapiesb. connects two word rootsc. provides supportive treatment for terminally illd. word root + combining vowele. foundation of a medical termf. kidneyg. used to indicate a procedureh. destructioni. afterj. record of a patient’s care throughout the dayk. slowl. false

m. heartn. lungo. also called a General Hospitalp. provides physical and occupational therapyq. stomachr. written by the admitting physicians. does not require overnight hospitalizationt. written by a surgeonu. backwardv. surgical removalw. used to indicate timex. hardeningy. cell

Short Answer

Write the word or phrase that best completes eachstatement or answers the question on a separate sheetof paper.

1. List and describe the four word parts used tobuild medical terms.

2. Describe the parts of the Medical Record

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1. The combining form that means abdomen is____________________.

2. The combining form that means fat is____________________.

3. The combining form that means head is____________________.

4. The combining form that means skull is____________________.

5. The combining form that means tail is____________________.

6. The combining form that means leg is____________________.

7. The combining form that means buttock is____________________.

8. The combining form that means arm is____________________.

9. A combining form that means tissue is____________________.

10. The combining form that means side is____________________.

11. The combining form that means middle is____________________.

12. The combining form that means internalorgan is ____________________.

13. A combining form that means chest is____________________.

14. The combining form that means system is____________________.

15. The combining form that means spine is____________________.

16. The combining form that means pelvis is____________________.

17. The combining form that means bone is____________________.

18. The combining form that means muscle is____________________.

19. The combining form that means peritoneumis ____________________.

20. The combining form that means genital re-gion is ____________________.

21. The combining form that means body is____________________.

22. The combining form that means neck is____________________.

23. The combining form that means cartilage is____________________.

24. The combining form that means pleura is____________________.

25. The combining form that means vertebra is____________________.

26. A medical term that means pertaining to theabdomen is ____________________.

27. A medical term that means pertaining to thefront is ____________________.

28. A medical term that means pertaining to thearm is ____________________.

29. A medical term that means pertaining to thehead is ____________________.

30. A medical term that means pertaining to theneck is ____________________.

31. A medical term that means pertaining to theskull is ____________________.

32. A medical term that means pertaining to theleg is ____________________.

33. A medical term that means pertaining to thebuttocks is ____________________.

34. A medical term that means pertaining to theside is ____________________.

35. A medical term that means pertaining to themiddle is ____________________.

36. A medical term that means pertaining tomuscles is ____________________.

37. A medical term that means pertaining tonerves is ____________________.

38. A medical term that means pertaining to or-gans is ____________________.

39. A medical term that means pertaining to thepelvis is ____________________.

40. A medical term that means pertaining to theperitoneum is ____________________.

41. A medical term that means pertaining to thepleura is ____________________.

42. A medical term that means pertaining to thegenital region is ____________________.

43. A medical term that means pertaining to thebody is ____________________.

44. A medical term that means pertaining to thespine is ____________________.

45. A medical term that means pertaining to sys-tems is ____________________.

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46. A medical term that means pertaining to thechest is ____________________.

47. A medical term that means pertaining to thevertebrae is ____________________.

48. A medical term that means pertaining to in-ternal organs is ____________________.

49. A medical term that means pertaining to theepithelium is ____________________.

50. A medical term that means pertaining to thebelly side of the body is____________________.

True/False


1. _____ The correct order for the organiza-tion of the body is cell to tissue toorgan to system to whole body.

2. _____ All cells have a cell membrane.3. _____ Adipose is a type of connective

tissue.4. _____ Nervous tissue is designed to pro-

duce body movement.5. _____ Bone and cartilage are types of nerv-

ous tissue.6. _____ The brain is found in the integu-

mentary system.7. _____ The kidneys are part of the hematic

system.8. _____ The pancreas is part of both the di-

gestive and endocrine systems.9. _____ The special senses include the eye

and ear.10. _____ Gynecology is the branch of medi-

cine that treats the male reproductivetract.

11. _____ The study of tissues is called cytol-ogy.

12. _____ Pulmonology is the branch of medi-cine that treats the respiratorysystem.

13. _____ When describing body position, theassumption is always that the personis in the anatomical position.

14. _____ In the anatomical position the bodyis lying on its back.

15. _____ The sagittal plane is also called thecoronal plane.

16. _____ The transverse plane is a horizontalplane.

17. _____ The sagittal plane divides the bodyinto left and right portions.


18. _____ The coronal plane divides the bodyinto upper and lower portions.

19. _____ A longitudinal section of the body isproduced by a lengthwise slice alongthe long axis of a structure.

20. _____ The dorsum is found on the poste-rior side of the trunk.

21. _____ The lower extremities are thebrachial region of the body.

22. _____ The pubic region is the genital areaof the body.

23. _____ The buttocks are the crural region ofthe body.

24. _____ The diaphragm divides the thoraciccavity from the abdominopelviccavity.

25. _____ The mediastinum is located in thecenter of the abdominal cavity.

26. _____ The pleural cavity contains the heart.27. _____ The hypochondriac region is located

beneath the lower ribs.28. _____ The umbilical region centers over

the navel.29. _____ The lumbar region is in the groin.30. _____ The right upper quadrant contains

the gallbladder.31. _____ The left lower quadrant contains the

appendix.32. _____ The respiratory system obtains oxy-

gen and removes carbon dioxidefrom the body.

33. _____ The female reproductive system pro-duces sperm for reproduction.

34. _____ The urinary system filters wasteproducts from the blood.

35. _____ The cardiovascular system protectsthe body from disease and invasionfrom pathogens.

36. _____ The term superior is interchangeablewith cephalic.

37. _____ The term inferior is interchangeablewith dorsal.

38. _____ The term deep means farther awayfrom the surface of the body.

39. _____ The term apex refers to the bottomor lower part of an organ.

40. _____ The term prone means lying facedownward.

41. _____ The term medial refers to the side.42. _____ The direction term anterior means

pertaining to the front.43. _____ The term cranial means pertaining to

the head.44. _____ The term gluteal means pertaining to

the pubic region.

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45. _____ The term brachial means pertainingto the arm.

46. _____ The term neural means pertaining tonerves.

47. _____ The term visceral means pertainingto the belly-side of the body.

48. _____ The term thoracic means pertainingto the chest.

49. _____ The abbreviation GI stands for theurinary system.

50. _____ The abbreviation LE stands for theleg.

Multiple Choice


1. Which of the following is the correct orderfor the organization of the body?a. cells to tissue to system to organ to

whole bodyb. cells to organ to system to tissue to

whole bodyc. cells to tissue to organ to system to

whole bodyd. tissue to cells to organ to system to

whole body2. Organs come together to form _____.

a. systemsb. cellsc. tissued. whole body

3. Which of the following is NOT a structurethat is found in all cells?a. cell membraneb. epitheliumc. cytoplasmd. nucleus

4. Which of the following is NOT one of thebasic types of tissue found in the body?a. muscularb. connectivec. histogenicd. epithelial

5. Which is NOT a function of epithelial tissue?a. support body structuresb. protective barrierc. absorb substancesd. secrete substances

6. Which type of tissue is designed to conductelectrical impulses?a. muscularb. connectivec. epitheliald. nervous

7. Which type of tissue is designed to producebody movement?a. muscularb. connectivec. epitheliald. nervous

8. Which type of muscle tissue is found at-tached to bone?a. smoothb. visceralc. skeletald. cardiac

9. Which is NOT an organ found in the diges-tive system?a. spleenb. stomachc. liverd. colon

10. The hematic system is commonly called:a. urinaryb. bloodc. immuned. cardiovascular

11. The thyroid, thymus, and adrenal glands arefound in the:a. muscular systemb. nervous systemc. endocrine systemd. male reproductive system

12. Which branch of medicine treats conditionsof the eye?a. obstetricsb. endocrinologyc. otorhinolaryngologyd. ophthalmology

13. A gastroenterologist would treat diseases ofwhich of the following organs?a. brainb. stomachc. tonsilsd. heart

14. Which of the following is NOT part of theanatomical position?a. standing erectb. palms facing backwardsc. feet togetherd. fingers extended

15. Which plane divides the body into left andright portions?a. sagittalb. frontalc. coronald. transverse

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16. Which plane divides the body into front andback portions?a. sagittalb. frontalc. transversed. median

17. Which plane is the only horizontal plane?a. sagittalb. frontalc. transversed. median

18. Which sectional view of the body is producedby a slice perpendicular to the long axis?a. cross-sectionb. transverse sectionc. longitudinal sectiond. sagittal section

19. The neck is the _____ region of the body.a. dorsalb. cervicalc. cephalicd. pubic

20. The cephalic region of the body is the:a. neckb. backc. headd. buttocks

21. The crural region of the body is the:a. buttocksb. armsc. abdomend. legs

22. The arms are the _____ region of the body.a. brachialb. cruralc. trunkd. pelvic

23. Which of the following is NOT one of theanterior regions of the trunk?a. abdominalb. dorsumc. pelvicd. pubic

24. Which of the following body cavities is adorsal cavity?a. abdominalb. pelvicc. thoracicd. spinal

25. The cranial cavity contains the:a. spinal cordb. heartc. braind. stomach


26. Which structure is NOT located in the me-diastinum?a. heartb. thymus glandc. lungsd. aorta

27. What organ is located inside the pleuralcavity?a. heartb. stomachc. urinary bladderd. lungs

28. The organs of which system are NOT foundin the abdominopelvic cavity?a. respiratoryb. digestivec. excretoryd. reproductive

29. Which of the following cavities is NOT aventral cavity?a. abdominalb. spinalc. thoracicd. pelvic

30. Which cavity contains the heart?a. cranialb. pleuralc. pericardiald. pelvic

31. In the anatomical divisions of the abdomenthe upper row contains which of the follow-ing regions?a. umbilicalb. epigastricc. iliacd. lumbar

32. In the anatomical divisions of the abdomenthe center square of the middle row is the_____ region.a. umbilicalb. lumbarc. hypogastricd. iliac

33. The spleen and stomach are located in the_____ quadrant.a. right upperb. left upperc. right lowerd. left lower

34. The gallbladder and majority of the liver arelocated in the _____ quadrant.a. right upperb. left upperc. right lowerd. left lower

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35. In the abdominopelvic cavity, which organ isNOT a midline organ?a. urinary bladderb. prostate glandc. uterusd. stomach

36. Which body system forms a protective two-way barrier for the body?a. musculoskeletalb. endocrinec. integumentaryd. digestive

37. Which is not a function of the blood?a. transports oxygenb. absorbs nutrientsc. controls bleedingd. protects against pathogens

38. Which system is responsible for regulatingmetabolic activities of the body?a. endocrineb. nervousc. reproductived. urinary

39. Which body system receives sensory infor-mation and coordinates the body’s response?a. respiratoryb. nervousc. special sensesd. musculoskeletal

40. Which directional term means more towardthe head or above another structure?a. superiorb. medialc. ventrald. caudal

41. Which directional term is interchangeablewith inferior?a. cephalicb. caudalc. posteriord. dorsal

42. Which direction term refers to the tip orsummit of an organ?a. medialb. lateralc. based. apex

43. Which direction term is the opposite ofmedial?a. superiorb. caudalc. laterald. distal

44. Which direction term means more to theback side of the body?a. posteriorb. ventralc. distald. deep

45. Which direction term means farther awayfrom the point of attachment to the body?a. superficialb. distalc. supined. proximal

46. Which direction term is the opposite of distal?a. dorsalb. apexc. superficiald. proximal

47. Which direction term means lying face down?a. proneb. proximalc. supined. ventral

48. Which direction term is the opposite of an-terior?a. dorsalb. ventralc. caudald. cephalic

49. Which direction term means toward the sur-face of the body?a. superiorb. distalc. superficiald. deep

50. Which direction term specifically refers tothe belly-side of the body?a. dorsalb. caudalc. cephalicd. ventral

51. Which medical term is misspelled?a. brachealb. cranialc. gluteald. inferior

52. Which medical term is misspelled?a. caudalb. crainialc. epitheliald. organic

53. Which medical term is misspelled?a. vertebralb. proximalc. mediald. thorasic

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54. Which medical term is misspelled?a. muscularb. proximalc. viserald. cephalic

55. Which medical term is misspelled?a. somatikb. lateralc. posteriord. superior

56. Which abbreviation stands for the body sys-tem containing the heart?a. GUb. CVc. APd. ENT

57. Which abbreviation stands for the body sys-tem containing the stomach?a. MSb. GIc. UEd. PA

58. Which abbreviation stands for the arm?a. OBb. MSc. UEd. GYN

59. Which abbreviation stands for the medicalspecialty that treats the condition of the fe-male reproductive system?a. GIb. CVc. ENTd. GYN

60. Which abbreviation stands for the digestivesystem?a. GIb. APc. GUd. ENT

61. Which term means pertaining to the skull?a. cruralb. cranialc. cervicald. cephalic

62. Which term means pertaining to internalorgans?a. organicb. systemicc. viscerald. caudal

63. Which term means pertaining to the spinalcord-side of the body?a. cephalicb. superior


c. distald. dorsal

64. The knee is _____ to the hip.a. ventralb. distalc. superiord. proximal

65. Which term means lying face up?a. proneb. ventralc. supined. dorsal

66. The fundamental unit of all living things is:a. tissuesb. cellsc. systemsd. organs

67. Which type of tissue plays a role in absorb-ing nutrients?a. muscularb. nervousc. epitheliald. connective

68. Which organ is found in the urinary system?a. testesb. brainc. stomachd. kidneys

69. Which sectional view of the body is pro-duced by a slice along the median plane?a. sagittalb. crossc. longitudinald. transverse

70. Another name for the torso is the _____ re-gion of the body.a. vertebralb. dorsumc. trunkd. crural

71. In considering the two layer sac that encasesinternal organs, the outer layer of this mem-brane in the thoracic cavity is called the:a. parietal pleurab. visceral pleurac. parietal peritoneumd. visceral peritoneum

72. A term meaning pertaining to the body is:a. visceralb. cruralc. organicd. somatic

73. In which quadrant would you find the colon?a. left lower quadrantb. right lower quadrant

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c. it is a midline structured. all quadrants

74. A person having repeated bladder infectionswould see a specialist in:a. gastroenterologyb. urologyc. otorhinolaryngologyd. gynecology

75. A term interchangeable with anterior is:a. dorsalb. posteriorc. ventrald. cephalic

Matching


1. _____ histology2. _____ cell membrane3. _____ muscular4. _____ nervous5. _____ stomach6. _____ lungs7. _____ prostate gland8. _____ coronal plane9. _____ sagittal plane

10. _____ brachial region11. _____ crural region12. _____ dorsum13. _____ gluteal region14. _____ thoracic cavity15. _____ abdominal cavity16. _____ cardiovascular system17. _____ integumentary system18. _____ dermatology19. _____ ophthalmology20. _____ apex21. _____ supine22. _____ anterior23. _____ superior24. _____ lateral25. _____ superficial

a. contains digestive organsb. study of tissuec. tissue that conducts electrical impulsesd. more toward the surface of the bodye. organ in the respiratory systemf. study of the sking. interchangeable with cephalich. the back regioni. upper extremityj. outermost boundary of a cellk. divides body into front and back portionsl. tip or summit of an organ

m. pertaining to the siden. tissue that produces movemento. contains heart and lungsp. organ in the digestive systemq. divides body into left and right portionsr. organ in the male reproductive systems. lower extremityt. interchangeable with ventralu. the buttocksv. pumps blood throughout the bodyw. aids in temperature regulationx. lying face upy. study of the eye

Short Answer


1. Describe the Anatomical Position and why itis important.

2. Describe the structure and function of fourbasic types of tissues

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1. The combining form that means life is____________________.

2. The combining form that means cold is____________________.

3. The combining form that means blue is____________________.

4. The combining form that means profusesweating is ____________________.

5. The combining form that means electricity is____________________.

6. The combining form that means red is____________________.

7. The combining form that means sweat is____________________.

8. The combining form that means scaly is____________________.

9. The combining form that means horny is____________________.

10. The combining form that means black is____________________.

11. The combining form that means fungus is____________________.

12. The combining form that means light is____________________.

13. The combining form that means pus is____________________.

14. The combining form that means wrinkle is____________________.

15. The combining form that means oil is____________________.

16. The combining form that means dry is____________________.

17. The combining form that means bladder is____________________.

18. The combining form that means hair is____________________.

19. The combining form that means nail is____________________.

20. The combining form that means skin is____________________.

21. A suffix that means skin is____________________.

22. A suffix that means view of is____________________.

23. A suffix that means instrument used to cut is____________________.

24. A prefix that means other or different fromusual is ____________________.

25. A prefix that means strange or foreign is____________________.

26. A medical term that means pertaining toupon the skin is ____________________.

27. A medical term that means pertaining towithin the skin is ____________________.

28. A medical term that means inflammation ofthe skin is ____________________.

29. A medical term that means specialist in theskin is ____________________.

30. A medical term that means surgical repair ofthe skin is ____________________.

31. A medical term that means abnormal condi-tion of no sweat is ____________________.

32. A medical term that means black tumor is____________________.

33. A medical term that means black cell is____________________.

34. A medical term that means abnormal condi-tion of death is ____________________.

35. A medical term that means red skin is____________________.

36. A medical term that means pus skin is____________________.

37. A medical term that means surgical removalof nail is ____________________.

38. A medical term that means softening of nailsis ____________________.

39. A medical term that means pus forming is____________________.

40. A medical term that means surgical removalof wrinkles is ____________________.

41. A medical term that means oily discharge is____________________.

42. A medical term that means abnormal condi-tion of hair fungus is____________________.

43. A medical term that means pertaining to thenails is ____________________.

44. A medical term that means surgical repair ofwrinkles is ____________________.

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45. A medical term that means pertaining tounder the skin is ____________________.

46. A medical term that means scaly skin is____________________.

47. A medical term that means white skin is____________________.

48. A medical term that means dry skin is____________________.

49. A medical term that means hard skin is____________________.

50. A medical term that means abnormal condi-tion of nail fungus is____________________.

True/False


1. _____ The skin is also called the cutaneousmembrane.

2. _____ Sebum is a watery secretion thatcools the skin.

3. _____ The skin contains sensory receptorsfor pain, temperature, and touch.

4. _____ The subcutaneous layer of skin is fi-brous connective tissue.

5. _____ Melanocytes are found in the basallayer of the epidermis.

6. _____ The epidermis is also called thecorium.

7. _____ Hair and nails are composed of ker-atin.

8. _____ Apocrine sweat glands are the mostnumerous.

9. _____ The arrector pili are muscles thatcause the hair shaft to stand up.

10. _____ The light-colored half-moon area atthe base of a nail is called the cuticle.

11. _____ A cicatrix is a scar.12. _____ In cyanosis the skin turns black.13. _____ A comedo is commonly called a

blackhead.14. _____ Diaphoresis is a whitening of the

skin.15. _____ Hyperemia is a reddening of the

skin.16. _____ An ecchymosis is a pinpoint hemor-

rhage.17. _____ Lesion is a general term for a wound,

injury, or abnormality.18. _____ Pruritus are skin hemorrhages due to

fragile blood vessels.19. _____ A keloid is a hypertrophic scar.

20. _____ Suppurative indicates the presence ofa viral infection.

21. _____ Eschar is a layer of dead tissue thatdevelops over a deep burn.

22. _____ A fissure is a jagged wound.23. _____ A strawberry hemangioma is present

at birth.24. _____ A cyst is a solid skin lesion.25. _____ A verruca is commonly called a wart.26. _____ A macule is a raised lesion.27. _____ A pustule is a raised spot containing

pus.28. _____ An ulcer is a flat discolored lesion on

the skin.29. _____ A vesicle is commonly called a blister.30. _____ An abscess is a collection of clear

fluid under the skin.31. _____ Urticaria is commonly called hives.32. _____ Acne rosacea is the common form of

acne seen in teenagers.33. _____ Albinism is a genetic disorder with

the lack of melanin.34. _____ Fourth degree burns are the deepest

burns.35. _____ Second degree burns are character-

ized with blisters.36. _____ Eczema is caused by caustic chemi-

cals.37. _____ Decubitus ulcers are commonly

called bedsores.38. _____ Impetigo is the result of severe skin

trauma.39. _____ Gangrene is characterized by tissue

necrosis.40. _____ Pediculosis is a mite infestation.41. _____ Malignant melanoma is a dangerous

type of skin cancer.42. _____ Vitiligo is a reddening of the skin.43. _____ Tinea is a fungal infection.44. _____ A furuncle is a bacterial infection of

several hair follicles.45. _____ Alopecia is the medical term for

complete baldness.46. _____ An allograft comes from the person’s

own body.47. _____ C&S identifies the type of bacteria

causing an infection and which an-tibiotic will best fight it.

48. _____ A dermatome is an instrument forcutting thin skin transplants.

49. _____ An antiparasitic treats fungal infec-tions.

50. _____ HSV is a type of verruca.

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Multiple Choice


1. Which is NOT an accessory organ to theskin?a. sensory receptorb. hairc. naild. sweat gland

2. Which is the most superficial layer of skin?a. subcutaneous layerb. epidermisc. dermisd. corium

3. Which is NOT a function of the skin?a. temperature regulationb. protection against pathogensc. absorb nutrientsd. housing sensory receptors

4. Which of the following statements regardingthe epidermis is NOT true?a. It is composed of stratified squamous

epithelium.b. The deepest layer is the basal layer.c. As skin cells die they become filled with a

hard protein called keratin.d. Melanocytes give skin its pink color.

5. Which of the following pairs is NOT cor-rectly matched?a. epidermis—thin outer membrane layerb. melanin—gives skin its colorc. keratin—innermost layer, containing

fatty tissued. dermis—fibrous connective tissue layer

6. Which of the following statements regardingmelanin is NOT true?a. causes the formation of wrinklesb. gives skin its colorc. protects against ultraviolet raysd. protects against skin cancer

7. Which of the following statements regardingthe dermis is NOT true?a. The dermis is also called the corium.b. The dermis is composed of fibrous con-

nective tissue.c. The dermis contains a large amount of

adipose tissue.d. The dermis houses sensory receptors.

8. Which of the following statements regardingthe dermis is NOT true?a. The dermis has a good blood supply.b. The dermis is between the hypodermis

and subcutaneous layer.c. The term dermis means true skin.d. The dermis houses sweat glands.

9. Which of the following structures is NOThoused in the dermis?a. nailsb. hair folliclesc. sebaceous glandsd. nerve fibers

10. Which of the following statements regardingthe subcutaneous layer is NOT true?a. This layer is also called the hypodermis.b. This layer is composed primarily of

lipocytes.c. This layer acts as an insulation against

cold.d. This layer houses sensory receptors.

11. Hair fibers are composed of:a. melaninb. keratinc. collagend. lipocytes

12. You would find collagen fibers in whichlayer of skin?a. epidermisb. dermisc. subcutaneous layerd. all layers

13. Hair grows towards the surface within the:a. hair shaftb. hair rootc. hair follicled. hair cuticle

14. Which glands are associated with hair folli-cles?a. sebaceous glandsb. fat glandsc. sweat glandsd. apocrine glands

15. Which of the following pairs is not matchedcorrectly?a. hair—composed of keratinb. nails—grow longer from the rootc. sweat glands—secrete sebum to cool the

skind. sebaceous glands—secrete into hair follicle

16. Nails are connected to the tissue underneathby the:a. nail bodyb. nail bedc. nail rootd. cuticle

17. The _____ is the portion of the nail that isclipped when it grows too long.a. nail rootb. cuticlec. free edged. nail bed

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18. Which of the following statements regardingsebaceous glands is NOT true?a. These glands are found in the dermis.b. These glands secrete oil into a duct.c. These glands secrete less oil as we age.d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne.

19. Which of the following statements regardingsweat glands is NOT true?a. These glands secrete sweat into a duct.b. Sweat contains a small amount of waste

products.c. Perspiration cools the body.d. These glands play a role in adolescent acne.

20. Where are apocrine sweat glands located?a. underarm areab. palms and solesc. around the lipsd. arms and legs

21. Which term means pertaining to within theskin?a. epidermalb. hypodermalc. intradermald. interdermal

22. Which term specifically means abnormalcondition of the skin?a. dermatopathyb. dermatosisc. dermatoplastyd. dermatitis

23. Which term means abnormal condition of ex-cessive sweat?a. hyperhidrosisb. ahidrosisc. anhidrosisd. hypohidrosis

24. Which term means fatty growth?a. lipectomyb. adiposisc. adipopathyd. lipoma

25. Which term means softening of the nails?a. onychomycosisb. onychomalaciac. onychosclerosisd. onychostenosis

26. Which term means surgical removal ofwrinkles?a. rhytidotomyb. rhytidoplastyc. rhytidectomyd. rhytidostomy

27. Which term is misspelled?a. onychomycosisb. rhytidoplastyc. hyperhydrosisd. subcutaneous

28. Which term is misspelled?a. dermatologistb. melenocytec. lipectomyd. ungual

29. Which term is misspelled?a. luekodermab. erythrodermac. sclerodermad. xeroderma

30. Which term means hard skin?a. erythrodermab. xerodermac. ichthyodermad. scleroderma

31. Which term means red skin?a. cyanodermab. erythrodermac. melanodermad. leukoderma

32. Which term means a scraping away of theskin surface by friction?a. cicatrixb. contusionc. abrasiond. keratosis

33. The term for a regular scar (not hyper-trophic) is:a. cicatrixb. escharc. comedod. keloid

34. The term for profuse sweating is:a. anhidrosisb. contusionc. diaphoresisd. keratosis

35. The term for excessive hair growth over thebody is:a. hyperemiab. nevusc. hyperhidrosisd. hirsutism

36. Which term does NOT refer to an abnormalskin color?a. cyanosisb. erythemac. pallord. keratosis

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37. Which term refers to the bruise caused byblunt trauma to the skin?a. ecchymosisb. petechiaec. vitiligod. purpura

38. A pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, ormole is called a:a. keloidb. nevusc. ecchymosisd. eschar

39. Which condition is also called hives?a. purulentb. pruritusc. urticariad. verruca

40. Which condition is commonly called warts?a. nevusb. keratosisc. purpurad. verruca

41. Which surface lesion is a torn or jaggedwound?a. lacerationb. maculec. fissured. ulcer

42. Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored areathat is flush with the skin surface?a. papuleb. whealc. maculed. vesicle

43. Which surface lesion is a small, round,swollen area, typically an allergic reaction?a. vesicleb. whealc. pustuled. papule

44. Which surface lesion is a small, solid, circu-lar, raised spot?a. papuleb. pustulec. cystd. macule

45. Which surface lesion is a blister?a. pustuleb. vesiclec. papuled. wheal

46. Which of the following lesions does NOThave pus?a. pustuleb. abscess

c. furuncled. papule

47. Acne _____ is the common form of acneseen in teenagers.a. rosaceab. verrucac. vulgarisd. impetigo

48. This condition is frequently called a bedsoreor pressure sore.a. decubitus ulcerb. cellulitisc. ichthyosisd. gangrene

49. Which of the following is a genetic condi-tion in which the body is unable to makemelanin?a. carbuncleb. vitiligoc. eczemad. albinism

50. Which cancerous lesion is frequently seen inimmunodeficient patients?a. malignant melanomab. Kaposi’s sarcomac. basal cell carcinomad. squamous cell carcinoma

51. Which of the following conditions is a liceinfestation?a. scabiesb. ichthyosisc. pediculosisd. varicella

52. This infection is commonly called chicken-pox.a. varicellab. rubellac. vitiligod. tinea

53. This ischemic condition has developed a sec-ondary pus-producing infection.a. psoriasisb. wet gangrenec. furuncled. dry gangrene

54. This condition is commonly called athlete’sfoot.a. rubellab. tinea capitisc. scabiesd. tinea pedis

55. Which term means baldness?a. onychiab. impetigoc. alopeciad. vitiligo

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56. Which of the following conditions is causedby a mite infestation?a. pediculosisb. whealc. impetigod. scabies

57. An infection of the skin fold around the nailis called:a. paronychiab. onychiac. onychophagiad. perionychitis

58. Which diagnostic procedure examines apiece of tissue under a microscope?a. cytologyb. curettagec. biopsyd. debridement

59. A culture and sensitivity will detect:a. cancerb. a bacterial infectionc. a viral infectiond. a lice infection

60. In exfoliative cytology the cells for examina-tion are obtained by:a. incisionb. syringec. needled. scraping

61. Which of the following diagnostic proce-dures gives a rapid examination of a tissuesample?a. frozen sectionb. cryosurgeryc. fungal scrapingd. exfoliative cytology

62. Which skin graft procedure uses skin fromanother species?a. allograftb. heterograftc. xenograftd. autograft

63. Which surgical procedure is the removal ofdead or damaged tissue from a wound?a. debridementb. electrocauteryc. cauterizationd. cryosurgery

64. Which surgical procedure is used to removeacne scars and tattoos?a. cauterizationb. dermabrasionc. electrolysisd. dermatoplasty

65. Which procedure is commonly referred to asa chemical peel?a. curettageb. liposuctionc. dermabrasiond. chemabrasion

66. Which surgical procedure removes superfi-cial skin lesions with scraping?a. curettageb. cryosurgeryc. debridementd. plication

67. Which procedure removes fat from underthe skin?a. dermabrasionb. laser therapyc. electrolysisd. liposuction

68. Which medication is used to deaden pain?a. anestheticb. antipruriticc. corticosteroidd. antiseptic

69. Which medication is used to reduce inflam-mation?a. antipruriticb. antibioticc. antisepticd. corticosteroid

70. Which medication is used to kill mites or lice?a. antibioticb. antifungalc. antiparasiticd. antipruritic

71. Which abbreviation is a surgical procedure?a. I&Db. IDc. MMd. ung

72. Which abbreviation stands for a canceroustumor?a. UVb. MMc. IDd. SLE

73. Which abbreviation is NOT a diagnostic test?a. Bxb. FSc. C&Sd. SG

74. Which surgical procedure uses cold?a. cryosurgeryb. curettagec. debridementd. plication

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75. Which lesion is a fluid-filled sac under theskin?a. noduleb. whealc. cystd. papule

Matching


1. _____ dermis2. _____ basal layer3. _____ keratin4. _____ subcutaneous layer5. _____ sebum 6. _____ ichthyoderma7. _____ onychophagia8. _____ keloid9. _____ pallor

10. _____ nevus11. _____ diaphoresis12. _____ purpura13. _____ urticaria14. _____ macule15. _____ purulent16. _____ fissure17. _____ vesicle18. _____ decubitus ulcer19. _____ scabies20. _____ pediculosis21. _____ rubella22. _____ tinea capitis23. _____ alopecia24. _____ onychia25. _____ curettage

a. middle layer of skinb. nail bitingc. hypertrophic scard. pigmented skin blemishe. pressure soref. flat discolored areag. uses a scraperh. skin hemorrhages due to fragile skini. containing pusj. deepest layer of the epidermisk. ringworml. primarily composed of adipose tissue

m. scaly skinn. baldnesso. infected nail bedp. lice infestationq. German measlesr. oil that lubricates the skins. abnormal paleness of the skint. cracklike lesionu. hivesv. a blisterw. profuse sweatingx. hard protein found in hair and nailsy. mite infestation

Short Answer


1. Describe the three depths of burn.2. Describe the different types of skin grafts.

Chapter 4


Directions: All answers to questions asking for a com-bining form must be written in the combining formstyle; meaning word root/combining vowel. For ex-

ample, the combining form meaning heart is cardi/o.All answers to questions asking for a suffix must bewritten in suffix form; meaning a hyphen before youranswer. For example, the suffix meaning cell is -cyte.All answers to questions asking for a prefix must bewritten in prefix form; meaning a hyphen after youranswer. For example, the prefix meaning two is bi-.

DO NOT capitalize any of your answers or in-clude a period at the end of your answer. The com-

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puter will NOT recognize your answer as correct if itis written in any other style.

1. The combining form that means movementis ____________________.

2. The combining form that means tendon is____________________.

3. The combining form that means muscle is____________________.

4. The combining form that means joint is____________________.

5. The combining form that means cartilage is____________________.

6. The combining form that means stiff joint is____________________.

7. The combining form that means hump is____________________.

8. The combining form that means swayback orcurve is ____________________.

9. The combining form that means bone mar-row is ____________________.

10. The combining form that means straight is____________________.

11. The combining form that means bone is____________________.

12. The combining form that means child or footis ____________________.

13. The combining form that means crooked orbent is ____________________.

14. The combining form that means vertebra is____________________.

15. The combining form that means synovialmembrane is ____________________.

16. The combining form that means fibers is____________________.

17. The combining form that means heart mus-cle is ____________________.

18. A suffix that means movement is____________________.

19. A suffix that means tone is____________________.

20. A suffix that means weakness is____________________.

21. A suffix that means to surgically break is____________________.

22. A suffix that means to fuse or stabilize is____________________.

23. A suffix that means slipping is____________________.

24. A suffix that means porous is____________________.

25. A prefix that means towards is____________________.

26. A medical term that means study of move-ment is ____________________.

27. A medical term that means muscle weaknessis ____________________.

28. A medical term that means record of muscleelectricity is ____________________.

29. A medical term that means surgical repair ofa tendon is ____________________.

30. A medical term that means slow movement is____________________.

31. A medical term that means abnormal tone is____________________.

32. A medical term that means joint pain is____________________.

33. A medical term that means lack of tone is____________________.

34. A medical term that means excessive move-ment is ____________________.

35. A medical term that means surgically break ajoint is ____________________.

36. A medical term that means fusion of a joint is____________________.

37. A medical term that means instrument toview inside a joint is____________________.

38. A medical term that means cartilage softeningis ____________________.

39. A medical term that means pertaining to in-side the skull is ____________________.

40. A medical term that means process of viewinginside a joint is ____________________.

41. A medical term that means incision into abone is ____________________.

42. A medical term that means inflammation ofbone and bone marrow is____________________.

43. A medical term that means excision of sy-novial membrane is ____________________.

44. A medical term that means pertaining to be-tween vertebrae is ____________________.

45. A medical term that means surgically breakbone is ____________________.

46. A medical term that means bone and carti-lage tumor is ____________________.

47. A medical term that means incision into ajoint is ____________________.

48. A medical term that means puncture to with-draw fluid from a joint is____________________.

49. A medical term that means suture a muscle is____________________.

50. A medical term that means inflammation ofmany muscles is ____________________.

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True/False


1. _____ The point at which a motor neuroncontacts a skeletal muscle is calledthe myoneural junction.

2. _____ Cardiac muscle is an example of avoluntary muscle.

3. _____ The bone from which a skeletal mus-cle begins is called its origin.

4. _____ The opposite action from depressionis eversion.

5. _____ Bending a joint is flexion.6. _____ The femur is an example of a flat

bone.7. _____ Another name for bone is osseous

tissue.8. _____ The end of a long bone is called the

diaphysis.9. _____ Yellow bone marrow manufactures

most of the blood cells.10. _____ Cancellous bone is also called com-

pact bone.11. _____ An exostosis is a bone spur.12. _____ Any artificial body part is called a

prosthesis.13. _____ A Colles’ fracture is a fracture of the

ankle.14. _____ Stress fractures are caused by repeti-

tive low-impact forces.15. _____ Lordosis is commonly called hump-

back.16. _____ A callus is a sign of a bone healing.17. _____ Osteoarthritis is considered an au-

toimmune disease affecting thejoints.

18. _____ Talipes is commonly called clubfoot.19. _____ A sprain is a dislocation of a joint.20. _____ Systemic lupus erythematosus causes

joint pain and arthritis.21. _____ Lordosis is an excessive curvature of

the thoracic spine.22. _____ A bunion is the inflammation of the

bursa at the base of the big toe.23. _____ Myelography is the process of

recording the bone marrow.24. _____ Spinal stenosis means the narrowing

of the spinal canal.25. _____ The complete or partial removal of a

limb is called amputation.26. _____ The abbreviation UE stands for the

leg.27. _____ NSAIDs are not steroid medications.

28. _____ THA stands for knee replacementsurgery.

29. _____ The abnormal shortening of musclefibers, tendons, or fascia is called acontracture.

30. _____ A sudden, involuntary, strong musclecontraction is called an adhesion.

31. _____ Torticollis is commonly called a crickin the neck.

32. _____ Carpal tunnel syndrome is an exam-ple of muscular dystrophy.

33. _____ Lateral epicondylitis is commonly re-ferred to as tennis elbow.

34. _____ There are 12 lumbar vertebrae.35. _____ Muscular dystrophy is an inherited

disease.36. _____ The patella is the lower jaw.37. _____ Plantar flexion is pointing the toes.38. _____ The upper jaw bone is the maxilla.39. _____ The adjective form for the wrist is

carpal.40. _____ The adjective form for the upper

arm bone is humerus.41. _____ Chiropractors diagnose and treat

malalignment conditions, especiallyof the spine.

42. _____ Podiatrists specialize in treating con-ditions of the hands.

43. _____ A cast may be used to stabilize a dis-location.

44. _____ In a compound fracture the bone isshattered into fragments.

45. _____ Simple fracture is the same thing as aclosed fracture.

46. _____ In chondromalacia the bone has be-come softened.

47. _____ Synovial fluid is secreted by the sy-novial membrane.

48. _____ The carpus is the ankle.49. _____ The function of a bursa is to reduce

friction.50. _____ The tailbone is the os coxae.

Multiple Choice


1. Which of the following is NOT one of thethree types of muscles found in the body?a. skeletalb. motorc. smoothd. cardiac

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2. Which of the following is a voluntary muscle?a. skeletalb. cardiacc. smoothd. all are voluntary

3. The fibrous connective tissue that wrapsmuscle is called:a. ligamentsb. adiposec. fasciad. tendons

4. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by:a. tendonsb. ligamentsc. bursad. both a and b

5. Which type of muscle is also called visceralmuscle?a. cardiacb. skeletalc. smoothd. none

6. Where would you NOT find smooth muscle?a. respiratory airwaysb. blood vesselsc. stomachd. heart

7. Skeletal muscles may be named for all thefollowing except:a. locationb. sizec. depthd. action

8. The external oblique muscle is named dueto its:a. number of attachment pointsb. fiber directionc. actiond. location

9. When a skeletal muscle is attached to twobones, the more movable of the bones isconsidered to be where the muscle ends andis called its:a. insertionb. actionc. origind. tendon

10. The type of movement a skeletal muscle pro-duces is called its:a. myoneural junctionb. tendonc. origind. action

11. Movement away from the midline of thebody is called:a. adductionb. flexionc. abductiond. circumduction

12. The opposite action from flexion is:a. plantar flexionb. extensionc. inversiond. elevation

13. Pointing the toes downward is called:a. plantar flexionb. extensionc. depressiond. dorsiflexion

14. Which motion occurs at the thumb?a. oppositionb. circumductionc. eversiond. rotation

15. Turning the palm upward is called:a. pronationb. supinationc. rotationd. circumduction

16. Two bones are held together in a joint by:a. cartilageb. tendonsc. ligamentsd. muscles

17. Which type of bones is roughly as long asthey are wide?a. longb. shortc. irregulard. flat

18. Vertebrae are an example of what type ofbone?a. longb. shortc. irregulard. flat

19. The shaft of a long bone is called the:a. periosteumb. epiphysisc. epiphyseal plated. diaphysis

20. The end of a long bone is covered by:a. articular cartilageb. spongy bonec. periosteumd. red bone marrow

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21. The dense and hard exterior surface bone iscalled _____ bone.a. compactb. articularc. cancellousd. spongy

22. Which of the following bony projections issmooth in order to articulate with anotherbone?a. tubercleb. tuberosityc. condyled. trochanter

23. A hollow cavity within a bone is called a:a. fissureb. fossac. foramend. sinus

24. Which of the following bones is NOT partof the axial skeleton?a. ribsb. femurc. sternumd. skull

25. Which of the following bones is part of theaxial skeleton?a. patellab. ischiumc. clavicled. vertebrae

26. Which of the following bones is NOT partof the skull?a. temporalb. sphenoidc. hyoidd. nasal

27. The tibia is commonly referred to as the:a. shin boneb. ankle bonesc. hip boned. knee cap

28. The ilium is part of the:a. pectoral girdleb. lower extremityc. upper extremityd. pelvic girdle

29. Which of the following bones is NOT partof the appendicular skeleton?a. femurb. humerusc. clavicled. sternum

30. The clavicle is commonly referred to as the:a. shoulder bladeb. breast bone

c. collar boned. wrist

31. The anatomical name of the knee cap is the:a. fibulab. patellac. phalangesd. tarsals

32. Which bone is NOT part of the os coxae?a. coccyxb. ischiumc. iliumd. pubis

33. Which of the following is the name for freelymoving joints?a. osseousb. cartilaginousc. synoviald. fibrous

34. An example of a fibrous joint is the:a. pubic symphysisb. skull suturesc. shoulder jointd. jaw joint

35. Synovial joints are enclosed by an elastic:a. synovial membraneb. ligamentc. cartilaged. joint capsule

36. The noise produced by bones or cartilagerubbing together is called:a. crepitationb. callusc. orthoticd. fracture

37. Braces or splints used to prevent or correctdeformities are called:a. prostheticsb. orthoticsc. orthopedicsd. podiatrics

38. The medical term for humpback is:a. exostosisb. scoliosisc. kyphosisd. lordosis

39. Which term means that the fracture is pro-truding through an open skin wound?a. simple fractureb. compression fracturec. pathologic fractured. compound fracture

40. Which type of fracture is commonly seen inchildren?a. greenstick fractureb. comminuted fracture

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c. simple fractured. stress fracture

41. Which type of fracture occurs because thebone is diseased or weakened?a. stress fractureb. pathologic fracturec. spiral fractured. oblique fracture

42. In which type of fracture is the bone shat-tered?a. greenstick fractureb. Colles’ fracturec. comminuted fractured. pathologic fracture

43. Which disease is caused by a vitamin D defi-ciency?a. osteoporosisb. greenstick fracturec. Paget’s diseased. rickets

44. _____ is a decrease in bone mass that resultsin a thinning and weakening of the bone.a. osteomalaciab. exostosisc. osteoporosisd. Paget’s disease

45. This condition is commonly called a rup-tured disk.a. herniated nucleus pulposusb. ankylosing spondylitisc. spina bifidad. spondylolisthesis

46. An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine iscalled:a. lordosisb. exostosisc. scoliosisd. kyphosis

47. Spina bifida is a congenital anomaly that af-fects which bone?a. femurb. hipc. skulld. vertebrae

48. _____ is the forward sliding of a lumbar ver-tebra over the vertebra below it.a. spina bifidab. spondylolisthesisc. spondylosisd. talipes

49. Which of the following diagnostic proce-dures is used to detect osteoporosis?a. dual-energy absorptiometryb. myelographyc. bone scand. arthrography

50. Which of the following diagnostic proce-dures is useful in identifying a herniated nu-cleus pulposus?a. dual-energy absorptiometryb. myelographyc. bone scand. arthrography

51. Which surgical procedure relieves pressureon a compressed spinal nerve?a. bunionectomyb. arthroplastyc. laminectomyd. osteotomy

52. Which procedure examines the inside of ajoint?a. arthroplastyb. arthrotomyc. arthrocentesisd. arthroscopy

53. Surgery performed to realign bone fragmentsis called a(n):a. open reductionb. external fixationc. tractiond. internal fixation

54. Which of the following is a reason for per-forming an amputation?a. incontrollable infectionb. crushing injuryc. tumord. all the above

55. Which of the following conditions is com-monly treated by bone reabsorption in-hibitors?a. Paget’s diseaseb. osteoporosisc. osteoarthritisd. a and b

56. Strong anti-inflammatory drugs like corti-costeroids are used to treat which condition?a. osteoarthritisb. fracturesc. rheumatoid arthritisd. osteoporosis

57. Which of the following abbreviations standsfor a surgical procedure?a. TKAb. LEc. RAd. FX

58. Muscle wasting is the common term for:a. adhesionb. atrophyc. spasmd. dystonia

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59. Which of the following is a sudden, involun-tary, strong muscle contraction?a. hyperkinesiab. myopathyc. dyskinesiad. spasm

60. Intermittent claudication is:a. severe neck spasmsb. wasting musclesc. severe leg pain when walking very short

distancesd. a type of muscular dystrophy

61. Which of the following conditions is causedby overuse or overstretching?a. strainb. muscular dystrophyc. ganglion cystd. fibromyalgia

62. Which of the following abbreviations is apathological condition?a. IMb. MDc. CPKd. ROM

63. Which of the following abbreviations is a di-agnostic test?a. IMb. MDc. CPKd. ROM

64. Which of the following bones are the fingers?a. tarsalsb. scapulaec. metacarpalsd. phalanges

65. Which of the following bones is the shoul-der blade?a. scapulab. carpalc. clavicled. fibula

66. Which of the following terms is misspelled?a. mandibulerb. humeralc. femorald. clavicular

67. Which of the following terms is misspelled?a. maxillaryb. coccygealc. metacarpeld. thoracic

68. Which of the following involves obtainingfluid from a joint in order to examine it tomake a diagnosis?a. arthroscopyb. arthroclasiac. arthrotomyd. arthrocentesis

69. Which term means abnormal tone?a. atoniab. dystoniac. hypotoniad. myotonia

70. Which term means an increase in musclebulk?a. hypertrophyb. atrophyc. hyperkinesiad. myomegaly

71. Widespread aching and pain in the musclesand soft tissue is called:a. carpal tunnel syndromeb. fibromyalgiac. repetitive motion disorderd. polymyositis

72. Which of the following abbreviations is arecord of the strength and quality of musclecontractions?a. ROMb. DTRc. EEGd. EMG

73. Which of the following type of muscle isfound in the walls of hollow organs?a. skeletalb. voluntaryc. viscerald. cardiac

74. Applying a pulling force on a fracture inorder to restore normal alignment is called:a. tractionb. fixationc. fusiond. arthroplasty

75. Which diagnostic image uses a radioactivedye to produce an image?a. myelographyb. bone scanc. arthroscopyd. absorptiometry

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Matching


1. _____ osteoblasts2. _____ cancellous bone3. _____ periosteum4. _____ trochanter5. _____ fissure6. _____ mandible7. _____ femur8. _____ arthroscope9. _____ exostosis

10. _____ comminuted fracture11. _____ osteogenic sarcoma12. _____ ankylosing spondylitis13. _____ talipes14. _____ rheumatoid arthritis15. _____ bone graft16. _____ reduction17. _____ corticosteroids18. _____ skeletal muscle19. _____ fascia20. _____ action21. _____ Duchenne’s22. _____ strain23. _____ deep tendon reflexes24. _____ creatinine phosphokinase25. _____ tenodesis

a. immature bone cellsb. lower jawc. the movement a muscle producesd. surgical procedure to stabilize a jointe. gradual fusion of the vertebraef. another name is spongyg. clubfooth. membrane that covers bonesi. thigh bonej. damaged muscle, tendon, or ligamentk. slit-like crack in a bonel. realigning of bone fragments

m. fibrous connective tissuen. a type of muscular dystrophyo. a bony projectionp. instrument to view a jointq. test of muscle response to a stretchr. muscle enzymes. bone spurt. bone transplanted to correct a defectu. autoimmune disease attacking the jointsv. strong anti-inflammatory drugsw. voluntary and striated tissuex. bone is shatteredy. bone cancer

Short Answer


1. Describe the axial and appendicular skeletons.2. Differentiate between the three types of

muscles.

Chapter 5

Fill-in-the-Blank Write the word or phrase that best completes each state-ment or answers the question.



1. The combining form that means vein is____________________.

2. The combining form that means ventricle is____________________.

3. The combining form that means vessel is____________________.

4. The combining form that means aorta is____________________.

5. The combining form that means artery is____________________.

6. The combining form that means fatty sub-stance is ____________________.

7. The combining form that means atrium is____________________.

8. The combining form that means heart is____________________.

9. The combining form that means blood vesselis ____________________.

10. The combining form that means pulse is____________________.

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11. The combining form that means valve is____________________.

12. The combining form that means clot is____________________.

13. The combining form that means vessel orduct is ____________________.

14. A suffix that means instrument to measurepressure is ____________________.

15. A suffix that means small is____________________.

16. A suffix that means pressure is____________________.

17. A medical term that means record of a vesselis ____________________.

18. A medical term that means inflammation ofa vessel is ____________________.

19. A medical term that means narrowing of avessel is ____________________.

20. A medical term that means involuntary mus-cle contraction of a vessel is____________________.

21. A medical term that means pertaining to anartery is ____________________.

22. A medical term that means small artery is____________________.

23. A medical term that means ruptured artery is____________________.

24. A medical term that means surgical removalof fatty substance is ____________________.

25. A medical term that means pertaining to anatrium is ____________________.

26. A medical term that means pertaining to be-tween the atria is ____________________.

27. A medical term that means state of slow heartis ____________________.

28. A medical term that means enlarged heart is____________________.

29. A medical term that means specialist in theheart is ____________________.

30. A medical term that means state of fast heartis ____________________.

31. A medical term that means inflammation ofa vein is ____________________.

32. A medical term that means pertaining to theheart is ____________________.

33. A medical term that means surgical repair ofa valve is ____________________.

34. A medical term that means inflammation ofa valve is ____________________.

35. A medical term that means pertaining toatrium and ventricle is____________________.

36. A medical term that means fatty substancetumor/growth is ____________________.

37. A medical term that means pertaining toheart muscle is ____________________.

38. A medical term that means record of heartelectricity is ____________________.

39. A medical term that means pertaining to avalve is ____________________.

40. A medical term that means pertaining to avein is ____________________.

41. A medical term that means small vein is____________________.

42. A medical term that means record of a vein is____________________.

43. A medical term that means pertaining to aventricle is ____________________.

44. A medical term that means pertaining to be-tween ventricles is ____________________.

45. A medical term that means study of the heartis ____________________.

46. A medical term that means instrument tomeasure pressure of the pulse is____________________.

47. A medical term that means heart muscle dis-ease is ____________________.

48. A medical term that means inflammation ofinner heart is ____________________.

49. A medical term that means hardening of anartery is ____________________.

50. A medical term that means pertaining to in-side the heart is ____________________.

True/FalseWrite ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if the statementis false.

1. _____ The tip of the heart is called theapex.

2. _____ The endocardium is the outer layerof the heart.

3. _____ Heart valves control the direction ofblood flow.

4. _____ The ventricles are the upper pump-ing chambers.

5. _____ The leaflets that compose the flaps ofvalves are called cusps.

6. _____ The pulmonary valve is an atrioven-tricular valve.

7. _____ The pulmonary veins carry oxy-genated blood.

8. _____ The vena cavae carry blood awayfrom the heart.

9. _____ Diastole is the contraction phase ofthe heart.

10. _____ Blood flows through the lumen of ablood vessel.

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11. _____ An infarct is a fatty deposit of lipidsin an artery.

12. _____ A sphygmomanometer is commonlycalled a blood pressure cuff.

13. _____ Orthostatic hypotension is the sud-den rise in blood pressure when aperson stands up.

14. _____ A stethoscope is used for ausculta-tion.

15. _____ An infarct is an abnormal heartsound.

16. _____ In an infarct an area of tissue in anorgan undergoes necrosis.

17. _____ The temporary deficiency of bloodsupply is called infarct.

18. _____ A bruit is a term used interchange-ably with the word murmur.

19. _____ A sphygmomanometer is used forauscultation.

20. _____ Regurgitation means to flow back-wards.

21. _____ Bradycardia means fast heart beat.22. _____ Ligation and stripping is a surgical

treatment for varicose veins.23. _____ An aneurysm is a ballooning of a

vein.24. _____ Antilipidemic medication lowers

cholesterol levels in the bloodstream.25. _____ An embolus is a stationary clot form-

ing inside a blood vessel.26. _____ A bundle branch block is a pathol-

ogy occurring in the conduction sys-tem of the heart.

27. _____ Intraventricular means between theventricles.

28. _____ A catheter is a flexible tube insertedinto the body.

29. _____ The highest blood pressure readingoccurs during diastole.

30. _____ Angina pectoris may be a symptomof a heart attack.

31. _____ In congenital septal defect the elec-trical impulse is blocked from travel-ing down the septum.

32. _____ Cardiomyopathy may be caused byalcohol abuse, parasites, or viral in-fection.

33. _____ Congenital septal defects always af-fect the atria.

34. _____ Myocardial infarction is a heart at-tack.

35. _____ Tetralogy of Fallot is a combinationof three congenital anomalies.

36. _____ A thrombus is a blood clot formingwithin a blood vessel.

37. _____ Myocarditis is inflammation of thesac around the heart.

38. _____ Hemorrhoids occur in the anal veins.39. _____ Hypertension means low blood pres-

sure.40. _____ An increase in the blood levels of

cardiac enzymes indicates damage tothe heart muscle.

41. _____ Cardiac catheterization is used torecord the electrical activity of theheart muscle.

42. _____ Doppler ultrasonography is used tomeasure blood pressure.

43. _____ CPR is a combination of chest com-pressions and artificial respiration.

44. _____ Percutaneous transluminal angio-plasty uses a balloon to enlarge thelumen of a blocked artery.

45. _____ A embolectomy is a surgical proce-dure used to remove an aneurysm.

46. _____ A pacemaker substitutes for the nat-ural pacemaker of the heart.

47. _____ An antilipidemic medication wouldprevent cardiac arrhythmias.

48. _____ A thrombolytic medication dissolvesclots.

49. _____ An EMG is the record of the electri-cal activity of the heart.

50. _____ The abbreviation PDA stands for acongenital anomaly in which there isa connection between the aorta andpulmonary artery.

Multiple Choice


1. Which of the following organs is NOT partof the cardiovascular system?a. arteryb. spleenc. veind. capillary

2. Which of the following statements is true re-garding the pulmonary circulation?a. It carries oxygenated blood away from

the heart.b. It carries deoxygenated blood to the body.c. It carries oxygenated blood away from

the lungs.d. It carries deoxygenated blood towards

the heart.

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3. The aorta carries:a. oxygenated blood to the bodyb. oxygenated blood to the lungsc. deoxygenated blood to the heartd. deoxygenated blood to the lungs

4. The circulatory system transports wastes toall the following organs except:a. kidneyb. lungc. liverd. rectum

5. Which of the following statements regardingthe heart is NOT true?a. The heart has four chambers.b. The heart is located in the mediastinum

of the chest.c. The heart is composed of smooth muscle

fibers.d. The heart is a muscular pump.

6. The lining of the heart is called the:a. endocardiumb. epicardiumc. pericardiumd. myocardium

7. Which layer of the heart is responsible forcontracting in order to pump blood?a. endocardiumb. epicardiumc. pericardiumd. myocardium

8. Which of the following statements regardingthe atria is NOT true?a. Atria are the upper chambers.b. The two atria are separated by a septum.c. Atria pump blood out of the heart.d. Atria receive blood into the heart.

9. Which of the following statements regardingthe ventricles is NOT true?a. Ventricles are the pumping chambers.b. Ventricles receive blood directly from the

veins returning blood to the heart.c. Ventricles have a thick muscular wall.d. Ventricles pump blood into the great ar-

teries.10. The mitral valve is also called the _____ valve.

a. bicuspidb. aorticc. pulmonaryd. tricuspid

11. Which of the following statements regardingheart valves is NOT true?a. Atrioventricular valves are between an

atrium and ventricle.b. The tricuspid valve is an atrioventricular

valve.

c. Semilunar valves are between a ventricleand an artery.

d. The mitral valve is a semilunar valve.12. Which heart valve has two cusps?

a. mitralb. aorticc. tricuspidd. pulmonary

13. Blood is returned to the right side of theheart by the:a. aortab. vena cavaec. pulmonary veind. pulmonary artery

14. Blood exits the left side of the heart into the:a. aortab. vena cavaec. pulmonary veind. pulmonary artery

15. The pulmonary artery:a. carries blood away from the heartb. carries blood away from the lungsc. carries blood to the bodyd. carries blood to the ventricles

16. The largest artery in the body is the:a. vena cavab. pulmonary arteryc. aortad. none of the above

17. Which of the following statements regardingblood flow through the heart is NOT true?a. The relaxation phase is called diastole.b. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood

from the lungs.c. The right ventricle receives blood from

the right atrium.d. The left ventricle pumps blood to the

lungs.18. Which of the following is also known as the

pacemaker of the heart?a. atrioventricular nodeb. Purkinje fibersc. atrioventricular bundled. sinoatrial node

19. Which of the following statements regard-ing the conduction system of the heart isNOT true?a. The AV node stimulates the SA node.b. The conduction system stimulates the

different chambers of the heart in the cor-rect order.

c. Purkinje fibers stimulate the ventricularmyocardium.

d. The heart rate is regulated by the auto-nomic nervous system.

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20. Which structure of the conduction systemwas formerly called the bundle of His?a. bundle branchesb. atrioventricular bundlec. atrioventricular noded. atrioventricular septum

21. The narrowest blood vessels are called:a. arteriesb. veinsc. capillariesd. venules

22. The smallest arteries are called:a. arteriulesb. capillariesc. arteriumsd. arterioles

23. The heart receives its blood supply from the:a. coronary arteriesb. coronary sinusc. aortad. ventricles

24. Which blood vessels have the thickestsmooth muscle wall?a. capillariesb. arteriesc. veinsd. venules

25. Which artery carries deoxygenated blood tothe lungs?a. systemicb. aorticc. pulmonaryd. vena cava

26. The diffusion of oxygen and nutrients fromthe blood into the body tissues occurs in the:a. heartb. aortac. lungsd. capillary bed

27. Which of the following statements regardingblood pressure is NOT true?a. Blood pressure is highest when the heart

is relaxed.b. It is the measurement of the force exerted

by blood against the wall of a blood vessel.c. The diastolic pressure is the lowest point.d. Blood pressure is affected by the diameter

of the blood vessels.28. Which combining form means chest?

a. angi/ob. steth/oc. phleb/od. sphygm/o

29. Which term means pertaining to betweenthe atria?a. intratrialb. interarterialc. interatriald. transatrial

30. Which term means hardened artery?a. arteriosclerosisb. arteriostenosisc. angiosclerosisd. atherosclerosis

31. Which term means enlarged heart?a. cardiorrhexisb. cardiostenosisc. cardiosclerosisd. cardiomegaly

32. Which combining form is for a structureNOT found inside the heart?a. atri/ob. phleb/oc. valvul/od. ventricul/o

33. A heart specialist would be called a:a. cardiologistb. phlebotomistc. coronologistd. hemangiologist

34. Which term means high pressure?a. hypermanometerb. hypotensionc. hypertensiond. supratension

35. Which term means process of recording avessel ?a. angiogramb. arteriographyc. hemangiographyd. angiography

36. Which term means listening to the soundswithin the body?a. stethoscopeb. auscultationc. bruitd. murmur

37. Which of the following terms means pound-ing, racing heartbeats?a. palpitationsb. bruitc. murmurd. plaque

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38. Which term means a yellow fatty deposit oflipids in an artery?a. perfusionb. bruitc. plaqued. stent

39. Which of the following terms means to flowbackwards?a. infarctb. regurgitationc. stentd. palpitation

40. Which term is misspelled?a. angiplastyb. arteriorrhexisc. bradycardiad. valvulitis

41. Which term is misspelled?a. atherosclerosisb. myocardialc. phleboitisd. interventricular

42. Which term is misspelled?a. plaqueb. palpitationc. stethoscoped. murmer

43. Which term is misspelled?a. infarctionb. fribillationc. coarctationd. hemorrhoid

44. Which abbreviation is an arrhythmia?a. MRb. ECCc. Vfibd. MI

45. Which abbreviation stands for high bloodpressure?a. CSDb. HDLc. BPd. HTN

46. Which term means fast heart beat?a. fibrillationb. tachycardiac. hypercardiad. bradycardia

47. Streptokinase and tissue-type plasminogenactivator are used for:a. hypertensionb. defibrillationc. open heart surgeryd. thrombolytic therapy

48. What is the name of the steel tube placedwithin a blood vessel?a. bruitb. stentc. plaqued. cardioverter

49. The complete stopping of heart activity iscalled:a. cardiac arrestb. fibrillationc. bundle branch blockd. angina pectoris

50. Which condition is the severe chest pain as-sociated with myocardial ischemia?a. congestive heart failureb. myocardial infarctionc. angina pectorisd. coronary artery disease

51. In which condition is the heart muscle tooweak to pump efficiently?a. heart valve prolapseb. congestive heart failurec. myocarditisd. endocarditis

52. In bacterial endocarditis, the mass of bacteriathat forms is referred to as:a. hemangiomab. bruitc. pyomad. vegetation

53. Fibrillation means that:a. the heart beat is dangerously irregularb. the heart is beating too fastc. the heart has stopped beatingd. the heart has suffered a heart attack

54. In which of the following conditions is aheart valve too loose?a. valvorrhexisb. valve prolapsec. valvulitisd. valve stenosis

55. Valve stenosis means the valve is:a. too largeb. too loosec. too smalld. too stiff

56. The most common form of arteriosclerosis is:a. polyarteritisb. pericarditisc. atherosclerosisd. atheroma

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57. Which of the following is a floating clotthat has broken off a clot somewhere else inthe body?a. embolusb. thrombophlebitisc. hemangiomad. thrombus

58. Which of the following conditions is NOT acongenital anomaly?a. coarctation of the aortab. patent ductus arteriosusc. aneurysmd. tetralogy of Fallot

59. A weakened and ballooned artery is calleda(n):a. arteriosclerosisb. aneurysmc. varicosityd. atherosclerosis

60. Varicose veins in the anal region are called:a. hemorrhoidsb. varicositiesc. hemangiomad. aneurysm

61. Which of the following conditions is causedby inflamed veins causing the formation ofblood clots within the vein?a. hemangiomab. varicose veinsc. polyarteritisd. thrombophlebitis

62. Which of the following conditions is peri-odic ischemic attacks affecting the extremi-ties of the body?a. Raynaud’s phenomenonb. patent ductus arteriosusc. thrombosd. varicose veins

63. Which of the following diagnostic proce-dures is a blood test?a. Holter monitorb. cardiac enzymesc. cardiac scand. venography

64. Which of the following diagnostic proce-dures measures cardiac fitness?a. cardiac enzymesb. serum lipoprotein testc. stress testd. coronary angiography

65. Which of the following diagnostic proce-dures is able to visualize internal cardiacstructures?a. cardiac scanb. coronary angiography

c. electrocardiographyd. echocardiography

66. Which surgical procedure uses a blood vesselobtained from another part of the body?a. coronary artery bypass graftb. arterial anastomosisc. aneurysmectomyd. intracoronary artery stent

67. Which procedure uses a heart-lung machine?a. cardiopulmonary resuscitationb. Holter monitorc. extracorporeal circulationd. stress testing

68. Which therapeutic device is used to treatventricular fibrillation?a. pericardiocentesisb. implantable cardioverterc. extracorporeal circulationd. pacemaker

69. Which surgical procedure removes the dam-aged inner lining of an artery?a. endarterectomyb. arterial anastomosisc. ligation and strippingd. embolectomy

70. Which surgical procedure is used to treatvaricose veins?a. stent placementb. embolectomyc. ligation and strippingd. aneurysmectomy

71. Which surgical procedure would be used tojoin together two arteries?a. bypass graftb. anastomosisc. endarterectomyd. arterial stent

72. Which medication increases the force of car-diac muscle contractions?a. diureticsb. antiarrhythmicsc. beta-blockersd. cardiotonic

73. Which of the following medications doesNOT treat hypertension?a. ACE inhibitorsb. calcium channel blockersc. vasoconstrictorsd. beta-blockers

74. Which of the following abbreviations standsfor a heart attack?a. HTNb. MIc. CADd. PVD

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75. Which of the following abbreviations standsfor a surgical procedure?a. CABGb. MIc. CHFd. HTN

Matching


1. _____ atrium2. _____ ventricle3. _____ myocardium4. _____ SA node5. _____ tricuspid valve6. _____ pulmonary veins7. _____ aorta8. _____ pulmonary artery9. _____ infarct

10. _____ ischemia11. _____ catheter12. _____ angina pectoris13. _____ cardiac arrest14. _____ myocardial infarction15. _____ hypertension16. _____ hemorrhoid17. _____ polyarteritis18. _____ thrombus19. _____ embolus20. _____ cardiac scan21. _____ echocardiography22. _____ stress test23. _____ defibrillation24. _____ anticoagulant25. _____ cardiotonic

a. assesses cardiac fitnessb. receiving heart chamberc. also called mitrald. a type of varicose veine. thin flexible tube placed in the bodyf. a floating blood clotg. increases force of heart contractionh. stopping of heart activityi. pumping heart chamberj. carries blood away from the left ventriclek. heart musclel. carry blood towards the left atrium

m. uses ultrasoundn. prevents blood clot formationo. pacemaker of the heartp. carries blood away from the right ventricleq. area of dead tissuer. chest pains. loss of blood supplyt. heart attacku. restores normal heart beatv. uses radioactive thalliumw. high blood pressurex. a stationary blood cloty. inflammation of several arteries

Short Answer


1. Describe the path of blood flow throughthe heart.

2. Describe the three layers of the heart wall.

Chapter 6


Directions: All answers to questions asking for a com-bining form must be written in the combining form

style; meaning word root/combining vowel. For ex-ample, the combining form meaning heart is cardi/o.All answers to questions asking for a suffix must bewritten in suffix form; meaning a hyphen before youranswer. For example, the suffix meaning cell is -cyte.All answers to questions asking for a prefix must bewritten in prefix form; meaning a hyphen after youranswer. For example, the prefix meaning two is bi-.

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1. The combining form that means clumping is____________________.

2. The combining form that means base is____________________.

3. The combining form that means color is____________________.

4. The combining form that means clotting is____________________.

5. The combining form that means rosy red is____________________.

6. The combining form that means red is____________________.

7. The combining form that means fibers or fi-brous is ____________________.

8. The combining form that means granules is____________________.

9. The combining form that means blood is____________________.

10. The combining form that means white is____________________.

11. The combining form that means shape is____________________.

12. The combining form that means neutral is____________________.

13. The combining form that means eat or swal-low is ____________________.

14. The combining form that means clot is____________________.

15. The combining form that means adenoids is____________________.

16. The combining form that means protection is____________________.

17. The combining form that means lymph is____________________.

18. The combining form that means lymph nodeis ____________________.

19. The combining form that means lymph ves-sel is ____________________.

20. The combining form that means spleen is____________________.

21. The combining form that means thymus is____________________.

22. The combining form that means tonsils is____________________.

23. The combining form that means poison is____________________.

24. A suffix that means protein is____________________.

25. A suffix that means removal or carry away is____________________.

26. A suffix that means more than the normalnumber of cells is ____________________.

27. A suffix that means blood condition is____________________.

28. A suffix that means abnormal decrease or toofew is ____________________.

29. A suffix that means attracted to is____________________.

30. A suffix that means formation is____________________.

31. A suffix that means standing still is____________________.

32. A medical term that means pertaining to fib-rin is ____________________.

33. A medical term that means rapid flow ofblood is ____________________.

34. A medical term that means specialist in bloodis ____________________.

35. A medical term that means destruction offibers is ____________________.

36. A medical term that means white cell is____________________.

37. A medical term that means red cell is____________________.

38. A medical term that means too many clottingcells is ____________________.

39. A medical term that means too few of all cellsis ____________________.

40. A medical term that means blood producing is____________________.

41. A medical term that means pertaining to ton-sils is ____________________.

42. A medical term that means surgical removalof thymus is ____________________.

43. A medical term that means immunity special-ist is ____________________.

44. A medical term that means lymph gland dis-ease is ____________________.

45. A medical term that means lymph vesseltumor is ____________________.

46. A medical term that means enlarged spleen is____________________.

47. A medical term that means pertaining to thetonsils is ____________________.

48. A medical term that means nongranular cellis ____________________.

49. A medical term that means pertaining tolymph is ____________________.

50. A medical term that means clotting cell is____________________.

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True/False


1. _____ Enucleated means having no nu-cleus.

2. _____ Platelets are the watery part of blood.3. _____ Hemoglobin is the protein inside

erythrocytes that picks up and trans-ports oxygen.

4. _____ Leukocytes are also called platelets.5. _____ Platelets are actually fragments bro-

ken off from a larger cell.6. _____ Platelets agglutinate or clump to-

gether whenever blood is damaged.7. _____ The blood clotting process is called

hemostasis.8. _____ Blood typing is a test to determine

how many of each type of leukocytea person has.

9. _____ A person with Rh+ blood has the Rhfactor on his or her red blood cells.

10. _____ The lymphatic system absorbs glu-cose that is absorbed by small intes-tines for transport.

11. _____ The fluid inside a lymphatic vessel iscalled lymph.

12. _____ Lymph nodes and lymph glands arenot the same thing.

13. _____ The immune system will destroy thebody’s own cells if they have becomediseased.

14. _____ The lingual tonsils are also called theadenoids.

15. _____ The macrophages in the spleen arephagocytic.

16. _____ Immunizations cause the person tohave a mild case of the disease sothat they won’t have a severe caselater in life.

17. _____ Natural immunity is also called in-nate immunity.

18. _____ Cytotoxic cells stimulate the produc-tion of antibodies.

19. _____ A hematoma is commonly called abruise.

20. _____ Whole blood is commonly called serum.21. _____ Hemostasis means to stop bleeding.22. _____ Leukemia is an inherited condition

in which blood fails to clot.23. _____ Excessive cholesterol in the blood

stream is called hyperlipidemia.24. _____ Hemolytic anemia occurs when

there is insufficient hemoglobin inthe erythrocytes.

25. _____ Hemolytic reaction occurs when ablood transfusion reacts with the pa-tient’s own blood.

26. _____ Iron-deficiency anemia occurs whenthere is a loss of functioning redbone marrow.

27. _____ Sickle cell anemia is named for theabnormal shape of the red bloodcells.

28. _____ Leukemia causes an excessive num-ber of immature red blood cells cir-culating in the blood stream.

29. _____ An erythrocyte sedimentation rate isa blood test that determines if thereis an inflammatory process occurringin the body.

30. _____ A pro-time indicates how many dayscirculating red blood cells survive be-fore they are removed by the spleen.

31. _____ A SMAC is a machine that performsblood chemistry tests automatically.

32. _____ A red cell count is the same as ahematocrit.

33. _____ A culture and sensitivity will deter-mine the best antibiotic to use for aninfection.

34. _____ Antiplatelet medications are com-monly called blood thinners.

35. _____ Bone marrow aspiration can be usedto look for leukemia or aplasticanemia.

36. _____ Hives includes the appearance of skinulcers as part of an allergic reaction.

37. _____ Prior to a bone marrow transplantthe patient’s own bone marrow is de-stroyed using radiation or chemicals.

38. _____ Immunoglobulins are antibodies se-creted by platelets.

39. _____ An allergy is a hypersensitivity to acommon substance in the environ-ment.

40. _____ Opportunistic infections affect pa-tients with anemia.

41. _____ Inflamed tissue feels hot to thetouch.

42. _____ Mononucleosis is also called a quinsysore throat.

43. _____ Hodgkin’s disease is a type of lym-phoma.

44. _____ Host vs. graft disease is a complica-tion of a bone marrow transplant.

45. _____ Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia iscommonly seen in patients withAIDS.

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46. _____ A phlebotomy removes blood froman artery and is also called venipunc-ture.

47. _____ Both the ELISA and the Westernblot tests are used to detect the pres-ence of antibodies against the AIDSvirus.

48. _____ A white blood cell differential meas-ures the difference between the num-ber of red blood cells and whiteblood cells.

49. _____ A hematinic medication increases thenumber of erythrocytes in the blood.

50. _____ Reverse transcriptase drugs inhibitbacteria from successfully reproduc-ing.

Multiple Choice


1. Which term means disease producing?a. pathologicalb. diseasopathyc. pathogenicd. pathology

2. Which term means red (cell) production?a. erythropoiesisb. hematopoiesisc. leukopoiesisd. thrombopoiesis

3. Which term means blood destruction?a. hemolyticb. hematolyticc. hemolysisd. both a and c

4. Which term means pertaining to blood ?a. sanguinousb. hematicc. hematologicd. both a and b

5. Which term means fiber producing?a. fibrogenicb. fibrinogenc. fibrinolysisd. fibrotic

6. Which term means clotting cell ?a. erythrocyteb. leukocytec. granulocyted. thrombocyte

7. Which term means too many white cells?a. pancytopeniab. leukocytosis

c. hematocytosisd. leukocytopenia

8. Which term means too few red (cells)?a. leukocytosisb. erythrocytosisc. hematocytosisd. erythropenia

9. Which term means lymph gland inflamma-tion?a. lymphangiitisb. lymphadenopathyc. lymphadenitisd. lympangiogram

10. Which term means to cut into the spleen?a. splenotomyb. splenectomyc. splenoplastyd. splenopexy

11. Which is NOT one of the formed elementsof the blood?a. red cellsb. plateletsc. white cellsd. plasma

12. The watery part of blood is called:a. red cellsb. plasmac. white cellsd. platelets

13. Blood cells are produced in the:a. spleenb. thymus glandc. red bone marrowd. liver

14. Which of the following is not correctlymatched?a. red cells—transporting substancesb. leukocytes—protect the body from inva-

sionc. plasma—tissue repaird. platelets—control bleeding

15. Which of the following substances is NOTtransported by plasma?a. oxygenb. glucosec. calciumd. amino acids

16. Which of the following is NOT a plasmaprotein?a. albuminb. sodiumc. globulinsd. fibrinogen

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17. Red blood cells appear red because:a. of the size of their nucleusb. they contain hemoglobinc. they contain bilirubind. they transport oxygen

18. Which of the following statements regardingerythrocytes is NOT true?a. Hemoglobin is an iron-containing mole-

cule inside red blood cells.b. Erythrocytes live an average of 120 days.c. Bilirubin from worn out red blood cells is

recycled by the liver.d. Worn out erythrocytes are removed by

the spleen.19. Which of the following is a pathogen?

a. foreign materialb. bacteriac. virusesd. all are pathogens

20. Which of the following statements regardingthe different types of leukocytes is NOT true?a. Monocytes release histamine.b. Eosinophils destroy parasites.c. Neutrophils are phagocytic.d. Lymphocytes protect through immunity

activity.21. Which of the following statements regarding

leukocytes is NOT true?a. A leukocyte has a large nucleus.b. Agranulocytes have granules in their cyto-

plasm.c. Leukocytes protect the body against

pathogens.d. There are five different types of leukocytes.

22. Which of the following statements regardinghemostasis is NOT true?a. Platelets release thromboplastin.b. Thromboplastin reacts with prothrombin

to form thrombin.c. Thrombin works to convert fibrinogen to

fibrin.d. Fibrin then converts platelets into a clot.

23. Which of the following statements regardingblood types is NOT true?a. Type A blood makes antibodies against

Type B blood.b. Type O blood makes antibodies against

Type AB blood.c. Type B blood makes antibodies against

Type A blood.d. Type AB blood does not make antibodies.

24. Which blood type is called the UniversalDonor?a. Type Ab. Type B

c. Type Od. Type AB

25. Which blood type is called the UniversalRecipient?a. Type Ab. Type Bc. Type Od. Type AB

26. Which of the following is NOT part of thelymphatic system?a. liverb. spleenc. lymph nodesd. lymphatic vessels

27. Which is NOT a function of the lymphaticand immune systems?a. Transport fats absorbed by the small in-

testines.b. Primary defense against the invasion of

pathogens.c. Assist in the blood clotting process.d. Collect excess tissue fluid and return it to

the circulatory system.28. Which of the following statements regarding

lymphatic vessels is NOT true?a. The smallest lymphatic vessels are called

lymphatic capillaries.b. The thoracic duct drains the right arm

and right side of the neck and chest.c. Lymphatic vessels have valves to insure

forward movement of lymph.d. There are only two large lymphatic

ducts, the right lymphatic duct and thethoracic duct.

29. Which lymph glands are found in the groinregion?a. axillaryb. mediastinalc. cervicald. inguinal

30. Which of the following statements regardinglymph nodes is NOT true?a. They house lymphocytes and antibodies.b. They remove pathogens and cell debris

from lymph.c. Lymph nodes are found only in a certain

few areas of the body, like the neck.d. They trap and destroy cancerous cells.

31. Which of the following statements regardingthe tonsils is NOT true?a. The palatine tonsils are located in the

nasal cavity.b. The tonsils are composed of lymphatic

tissue.

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c. The tonsils remove pathogens for the di-gestive and respiratory systems.

d. Sometimes the tonsils have to be removedif they become chronically infected.

32. Which of the following is NOT a functionof the spleen?a. The spleen contains a large population of

macrophages.b. The spleen produces new erythrocytes.c. The spleen is not a vital organ; a person

can live without a spleen.d. The spleen consists of slow moving blood

sinuses.33. Which of the following statements regarding

the thymus gland is NOT true?a. The thymus is located in the medi-

astinum of the chest.b. The thymus secretes thymosin.c. The thymus is important for the proper

development of the immune system.d. The thymus increases in size throughout

life.34. Which of the following statements regarding

natural immunity is NOT true?a. Natural immunity includes receiving an-

tibodies from the mother through theplacenta.

b. It does not require prior exposure to thepathogen.

c. A good example of natural immunity isthe macrophage.

d. Natural immunity mechanisms are notspecific to any particular pathogen.

35. Which of the following is NOT an exampleof acquired immunity?a. antibodies crossing the placenta from the

baby to the motherb. antibodies formed during direct exposure

to a pathogenc. immunizationsd. an antitoxin injection

36. Which of the following is NOT part of theimmune response?a. exposure to a pathogenb. production of antibodies by A lympho-

cytesc. phagocytosis of infectious agentsd. stimulation of natural killer cells to de-

stroy pathogens37. Which of the following statements regarding

antigens is NOT true?a. Antigens are foreign proteins.b. Antigens are marked for phagocytosis by

an antibody.

c. Antigens stimulate the immune response.d. Antigens hide a pathogen from lympho-

cytes.38. Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

a. nosocomial infection—acquired outsidethe hospital

b. reinfection—repeat infection by the samepathogen

c. cross infection—infection acquired di-rectly from another person

d. self-inoculation—infection spreads fromone part of a person’s body to a differentarea

39. Which of the following statements is themost important standard precaution?a. Wash your hands.b. Wear gloves.c. Wear a nonpermeable gown or apron.d. Wear a mask and protective eyewear.

40. Which of the following terms means to con-vert a liquid to a gel or solid?a. coagulateb. clotc. hemostasisd. hematopoiesis

41. Which condition results in thick blood as aresult of having too many red blood cells?a. hemophiliab. polycythemia verac. hyperlipidemiad. thalassemia

42. Which type of anemia results from the exces-sive loss of erythrocytes?a. pernicious anemiab. iron-deficiency anemiac. hemolytic anemiad. thalassemia

43. Which anemia results from the loss of func-tioning bone marrow?a. aplastic anemiab. hemolytic anemiac. hypochromic anemiad. sickle cell anemia

44. Which type of anemia is caused by a vitaminB12 deficiency?a. aplastic anemiab. hemolytic anemiac. hypochromic anemiad. pernicious anemia

45. Which of the following conditions is a bloodinfection?a. thalassemiab. septicemiac. leukemiad. hemophilia

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46. Which of the following conditions is a cancer?a. polycythemia verab. septicemiac. leukemiad. pernicious anemia

47. Which of the following is NOT an inheritedcondition?a. leukemiab. sickle cell anemiac. thalassemiad. hemophilia

48. The mixture of plasma and blood cells iscalled:a. packed bloodb. serumc. transfusiond. whole blood

49. Which of the following is a general termmeaning a blood disease?a. hematopathyb. hematologyc. dyscrasiad. hemostasis

50. Which of the following is a term meaning asubstance that causes an allergic reaction?a. atypical proteinb. allergenc. allergyd. allergist

51. Which of the following conditions isswelling caused by a blockage of lymph flow?a. lymphedemab. lymphangiomac. lymphadenitisd. lymphangiography

52. Which is the severe itching associated withhives?a. anaphylacticb. dyscrasiac. lymphedemad. urticaria

53. Which of the following is a life-threateningallergic reaction?a. elephantiasisb. sarcoidosisc. anaphylactic shockd. AIDs —related complex

54. Which of the following conditions is an au-toimmune disease?a. Kaposi’s sarcomab. sarcoidosisc. elephantiasisd. mononucleosis

55. Which of the following conditions is cancer-ous?a. Hodgkin’s diseaseb. lymphadenitisc. AIDs-related complexd. sarcoidosis

56. Which of the following blood tests is NOTpart of a complete blood count?a. red cell countb. hemoglobinc. clotting timed. hematocrit

57. Which blood test examines the shape of redblood cells?a. red cell morphologyb. red blood cell countc. hemoglobind. complete blood count

58. Which of the following blood tests measureshow long it takes for a clot to form?a. erythrocyte sedimentation rateb. culture and sensitivityc. hematocritd. pro-time

59. Which of the following blood tests measuresthe volume of red blood cells within thetotal volume of blood?a. erythrocyte sedimentation rateb. culture and sensitivityc. hematocritd. pro-time

60. Which of the following blood tests is an in-dicator of the presence of an inflammatorydisease?a. erythrocyte sedimentation rateb. culture and sensitivityc. hematocritd. pro-time

61. Which of the following blood tests checksfor bacterial growth?a. erythrocyte sedimentation rateb. culture and sensitivityc. hematocritd. pro-time

62. Which of the following pairs is mismatched?a. Monospot—test for Hodgkin’s diseaseb. scratch test—allergy testc. lymphangiography—X-ray showing the

lymph vesselsd. Western blot—tests for the presence of

antibodies against the HIV virus

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