Med Term Exam Review

Front

What is formed when cells of the same type join to perform a common task?

Back

Tissue

Front

Why are some costae called "false ribs?"

Back

They only attach to other ribs via cartilage or have no attachments.

Front

What part of long bones stores bone marrow? Options: Epiphysis, Medullary canal, Periosteum, Diaphysis

Back

Medullary canal

Front

With an ulcer, what causes the damage to the lining of the digestive tract? Options: A virus that weakens the cell walls in the digestive tissue, An increase in the amount of stomach acid, A sharp object entering the digestive system, Not consuming enough caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco

Back

An increase in the amount of stomach acid

Front

Which gland is known as the "master gland" because it produces hormones to regulate other glands?

Back

Pituitary gland

Front

Where do most of the digestive products pass into the bloodstream? Small intestine, Stomach, Liver, Large intestine

Back

Small intestine

Front

In what type of circulation does the oxygenated blood flow between the heart and the cells of the body?

Back

Systemic

Front

Which of these directional terms refers to body parts toward the point of attachment? A. Proximal, B. Distal, C. Dorsal, D. Ventral

Back

Proximal

Front

Which of these word parts contains the basic meaning of a term? A. Prefix, B. Word root, C. Suffix, D. Word part

Back

Word root

Front

What does the abbreviation TB refer to?

Back

Tuberculosis