Edm 2.4: Nervous system quiz

What does the prefix "an-" mean?

• upon

• without

• many

• excessive

Which combining form refers to the brain?

• cerebr/o

• cephal/o

• neur/o

• psych/o

What is the meaning of the suffix "-oma"?

• pain

• tumor

• disorder

• inflammation

The prefix "poly-" means:

• four

• many

• above normal

• fluid

Which suffix means "paralysis"?

• -algia

• -plegia

• -pathy

• -tomy

What does the combining form "hydr/o" refer to?

• blood vessels

• fluid

• head

• nerve

Which suffix means "inflammation"?

• -osis

• -itis

• -plasty

• -logy

The combining form "mening/i" refers to:

• mind

• meninges

• nerve

• head

What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?

• below normal

• excessive, above normal

• without

• four

Which suffix means "surgical repair"?

• -plasty

• -tomy

• -algia

• -pathy