MT6 Cardiovascular Word Parts

What does the word part "angi/o" refer to?

• Heart

• Vessel (blood)

• Muscle

• Bone

What is the meaning of the word part "aort/o"?

• Vein

• Capillary

• Aorta; largest artery

• Heart chamber

The word part "arteri/o" is associated with which of the following?

• Vein

• Artery

• Nerve

• Lymph node

What does the word part "arteriol/o" refer to?

• atria; atrium

• plaque; fatty buildup

• arterioles (small arteries)

• cast; throw

The word part "atri/o" is associated with which of the following?

• arterioles (small arteries)

• atria; atrium

• plaque; fatty buildup

• cast; throw

Which word part means "plaque; fatty buildup"?

• arteriol/o

• atri/o

• ather/o

• bol/o

The word part "bol/o" is defined as:

• arterioles (small arteries)

• atria; atrium

• plaque; fatty buildup

• cast; throw

What does the word part "cardi/o" refer to?

• Heart

• Blood

• Lungs

• Brain

The word part "coagul/o" is associated with which of the following?

• Digestion

• Coagulation; clotting

• Respiration

• Circulation

What is the meaning of the word part "constrict/o"?

• Expansion

• Narrowing

• Relaxation

• Enlargement