1.2 Prefixes and root words

Which prefix has the meaning 'too high'?

• Hypo-

• Myo-

• Hyper-

• Inter-

The prefix 'inter-' has which of the following meanings?

• Between

• Muscle

• Slow

• Too low

Which of the following prefixes means 'against'?

• ante-

• tachy-

• anti-

• epi-

Where in a medical term would you find a prefix?

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the start

'Hyperglycaemia' refers to which of the following?

• Low blood sugar

• High heart rate

• Low blood pressure

• High blood sugar

The prefix 'tachy-' has which of the following definitions?

• Fast

• Muscle

• High

• Slow