Med Terms Quiz

What is the term for the lower part of the heart that pumps blood out of the heart?

• Atrium

• Ventricle

• Valve

• Septum

Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure used to view the internal structures of the heart?

• Echocardiogram

• Electroencephalogram

• Endoscopy

• Biopsy

What does the medical term "hypo-" refer to?

• Over

• Under

• Between

• Against

Which term describes the surgical removal of a lung?

• Nephrectomy

• Pneumonectomy

• Lobectomy

• Hepatectomy

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

• Hepatitis

• Nephritis

• Gastritis

• Colitis

Which diagnostic procedure involves the use of sound waves to create images of the inside of the body?

• MRI

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

What is the term for the muscle layer of the heart?

• Pericardium

• Myocardium

• Endocardium

• Epicardium

Which pathology refers to the presence of stones in the gallbladder?

• Cholecystitis

• Cholelithiasis

• Choledocholithiasis

• Cholangitis

What does the prefix "brady-" indicate in medical terminology?

• Fast

• Slow

• Irregular

• Normal

Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure to examine the large intestine?

• Colonoscopy

• Gastroscope

• Bronchoscopy

• Cystoscopy