Unit 2 Test: Analyzing Sources and Anatomical Terminology

During a biology class, Evelyn asked, 'The term dorsal refers to which of the following?'

• Farthest from the center of the body

• Above

• To the side

• The backside of the body

Grace is learning about word formation in her English class. Which of the following comes after a root word?

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Combining word

• Compound word

During a biology class, Maya asked, 'Which of the following is the suffix that means cutting or making an incision?'

• Scope

• Tomy

• Plasty

• Logy

Grace is learning about word formation in her English class. Which of the following combinations can be used to build a word?

• Prefix + root

• Root + suffix

• Prefix + root + suffix

• All of the answers are correct

Emma and Noah are learning about words in class. Which definition best describes a compound word?

• When a prefix is added to a root

• When a suffix is added to a root

• When there are two or more roots

• When there is a prefix, root, and suffix

Anika and Benjamin are studying anatomy. Select all of the following which are considered directional terminology?

• Anterior

• Distal

• Derm

• Oste

• Posterior

During a biology class, Lily asked, 'Which of the following must be included in every word?'

• Root

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Combining vowels

Aria is learning medical terminology. Which of the following is true regarding word structure?

• Roots and affixes can mean many different things in different words

• Understanding it can make learning medical terminology easier

• Many roots and affixes are based on Roman and Hebrew

• A word cannot have a suffix if it already has a prefix

Emma is studying for her anatomy exam and needs to understand how anatomical terms can be used in the health industry. How can these terms be applied?

• Directional terminology

• Basic anatomy terminology

• Anatomical planes terminology

• All of the answers are correct

Scarlett is learning medical terminology. When is a combining vowel needed in a word?

• If the suffix begins with a consonant

• If the prefix begins with a consonant

• If the suffix begins with a vowel

• If the prefix begins with a vowel