FC-Endocrine System - Combining Forms

What is the meaning of the term 'cortic/o'?

• cortex

• heart

• liver

• kidney

What is the meaning of the term 'gonad/o'?

• sex glands

• heart

• lungs

• kidneys

Fill in the blank: radi/o refers to ________.

• X-rays

• Radio waves

• Radiation

• Radios

What is the meaning of the term 'adip/o'?

• fat

• muscle

• bone

• skin

What is the meaning of the term 'gynec/o'?

• female; woman

• male; man

• child; infant

• elderly; aged

Fill in the blank: pituitar/o refers to the ________.

• pituitary gland

• thyroid gland

• adrenal gland

• pancreas

What is the meaning of the term 'hormon/o'?

• hormone

• enzyme

• protein

• lipid

What is the meaning of the term 'myx/o'?

• mucus

• bone

• muscle

• nerve

What is the meaning of the term 'kal/i'?

• potassium

• calcium

• sodium

• magnesium

What is the meaning of the term 'aden/o'?

• gland

• cell

• tissue

• organ