The basics

Let’s breakdown some words. Use whatever technique you are comfortable with to breakdown the following words. I don’t need a definition. 1. cardiomyopathy

• cardio (heart) + myo (muscle) + pathy (disease)

• cardio (lung) + myo (nerve) + pathy (growth)

• cardio (muscle) + myo (heart) + pathy (pain)

• cardio (blood) + myo (cell) + pathy (injury)

Let’s breakdown some words. Use whatever technique you are comfortable with to breakdown the following words. I don’t need a definition. 2. hypotension

• hypo (low) + tension (pressure)

• hyper (high) + tension (pressure)

• hypo (low) + genesis (creation)

• hyper (high) + genesis (creation)

Let’s breakdown some words. Use whatever technique you are comfortable with to breakdown the following words. I don’t need a definition. 3. antibiotic

• anti (against) + bio (life) + tic (pertaining to)

• anti (before) + bio (earth) + tic (small)

• ante (after) + bion (animal) + tic (disease)

• ant (not) + bi (two) + otic (ear)

Let’s breakdown some words. Use whatever technique you are comfortable with to breakdown the following words. I don’t need a definition. 4. antigen

• anti (against) + gen (producer)

• ante (before) + gin (a drink)

• anti (opposite) + gene (DNA segment)

• ant (insect) + igen (made up suffix)

Let’s breakdown some words. Use whatever technique you are comfortable with to breakdown the following words. I don’t need a definition. 5. psychology

• psycho (mind) + logy (study of)

• psycho (body) + logy (science of)

• psycho (soul) + logy (writing of)

• psycho (emotion) + logy (art of)

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To provide structure and support

• To eliminate waste products

• To bring air into the body and remove carbon dioxide

• To regulate body temperature

What gas is removed from the body through the respiratory system?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

Which organs make up the nervous system?

• Heart, lungs, and kidneys

• Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder

• Brain, spinal cord, and nerves

• Stomach, intestines, and esophagus

What is the primary function of the endocrine system?

• To control growth, development, and reproduction through hormones

• To provide structure and support

• To eliminate waste products

• To circulate blood throughout the body

Which of the following is produced and secreted by the endocrine system?

• Nutrients

• Hormones

• Blood cells

• Oxygen