The Nervous System Word Parts

Fill in the blank: The word part 'anxi/o' means ________.

• anxiety

• fear

• joy

• calmness

Fill in the blank: The word part that refers to the 'head' is _______.

• cephal/o

• cardi/o

• neur/o

• gastr/o

Fill in the blank: The word part 'cerebell/o' refers to the _______.

• cerebellum

• cerebrum

• brainstem

• spinal cord

Fill in the blank: The word part 'cerebr/o' refers to the ________.

• cerebrum

• heart

• liver

• kidney

Fill in the blank: The word part 'contus/o' means _______.

• to bruise

• to cut

• to heal

• to swell

Fill in the blank: The word 'skull' is represented by the word part _______.

• crani/o

• osteo

• neuro

• cardio

Fill in the blank: The word part 'dur/o' refers to ________.

• dura mater

• muscle

• bone

• skin

Fill in the blank: The word 'brain' is represented by the word part _______.

• encephal/o

• neur/o

• cerebr/o

• psych/o

What is the meaning of the word part 'esthes/o, esthesi/o'?

• A) Nervous sensation

• B) Muscle movement

• C) Blood flow

• D) Bone structure

Fill in the blank: The word part 'gli/o' means _______.

• glue

• sugar

• water

• fat