Chapter 3 Integumentary System

What does the combining form "angio/o" refer to?

• Skin

• Vessel

• Gland

• Hair

The combining form "carcin/o" is related to which of the following?

• Cancer

• Cold

• Cut

• Cell

Which term is associated with the combining form "cry/o"?

• Heat

• Cold

• Color

• Cell

The combining form "derm/o" is the basis for medical terms related to what?

• Tooth

• Skin

• Muscle

• Bone

What does the combining form "erythr/o" signify?

• Red

• White

• Blue

• Black

The combining form "kerat/o" is associated with which of the following?

• Vessel

• Gland

• Hair

• Hard or horny

What does the prefix "melan/o" refer to?

• Fungus

• Death

• Black/Dark

• Light

What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?

• Inflammation

• Study of

• Softening

• Surgical removal

What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?

• Disease

• Inflammation

• Enlargement

• Pain

What does the suffix "-osis" indicate?

• abnormal / Condition

• Inflammation

• Study of

• Surgical removal