Biology and Medical Terminology Quiz

What is the term for the first phase of cell division?

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Prophase

• Telophase

Which term describes the condition of standing still, staying the same?

• Hyperplasia

• Homeostasis

• Hypotonic

• Hypertonic

What does the term "aplasia" refer to?

• Growth with repair

• Growth without repair

• Without growth

• Excessive growth

Which term is used for the study of cells?

• Cytology

• Histology

• Pathology

• Physiology

What does "somnambulism" mean?

• State of sleepwalking

• State of dreaming

• State of insomnia

• State of deep sleep

Which term refers to the study of diseases?

• Cytology

• Pathology

• Histology

• Physiology

What is the meaning of "syndrome"?

• Symptoms that run together

• Symptoms that are isolated

• Symptoms that are mild

• Symptoms that are severe

What does "hyperplasia" refer to?

• Decrease in cell number

• Increase in cell number

• Decrease in cell size

• Increase in cell size

What does "lysis" mean?

• Formation

• Destruction

• Repair

• Growth

What does "hypotonic" refer to?

• Pertaining to below normal pressure

• Pertaining to above normal pressure

• Pertaining to equal pressure

• Pertaining to no pressure