Med Term Pre-quiz

(a)   is part of the axial skeleton.

• Femur
• Humerus
• Sternum
• Tibia

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Gas exchange

• Excretion

Which term describes the study of tissues?

• Cytology

• Histology

• Mycology

• Pathology

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

• Hypotension

• Hypertension

• Hyperglycemia

• Hypoglycemia

(a)   is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension.

• Lisinopril
• Metoprolol
• Amlodipine
• Losartan

What does the abbreviation "CBC" stand for in medical diagnostics?

• Complete Blood Count

• Coronary Bypass Check

• Central Blood Circulation

• Cerebral Blood Clot

Match the following organs with their primary functions.

• Filters blood and produces urine

• Kidney

• Detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs

• Spleen

• Filters blood and helps fight infections

• Liver

• Regulates blood sugar levels

• Pancreas

What is the term for the functional unit of the kidney?

• Neuron

• Nephron

• Alveolus

• Osteon

Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the joints?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Myopathy

• Scoliosis

Which of the following drugs is an anticoagulant?

• Ibuprofen

• Warfarin

• Amoxicillin

• Metformin