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Medical Terminology Part 2 (Mid Term)

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches (diverticula) are present in the wall of the colon. if these pouches become inflamed, the condition is called?

a)

diverticulostomy

b)

divertalgia

c)

diverticulitis

d)

diverticulemia

2.

the prefix ante- means

a)

before

b)

against

c)

above

d)

behind

3.

the prefix hypo- means

a)

above normal

b)

normal

c)

superior

d)

below normal

4.

the prefix between means

a)

inter-

b)

intra-

c)

intro-

d)

endo-

5.

what is the study of the structure and function of tissues

a)

cytology

b)

etiology

c)

histology

d)

pathology

6.

what is an disorder is one that has an unknown case

a)

idopathic

b)

endemic

c)

exogenous

d)

iatrogenic

7.

a pathogen that does not cause a disease unless the immune system is weakened is

a)

infectious

b)

opportunistic

c)

nosocomial

d)

idiopathic

8.

using a stethoscope to listen to sounds within the body cavities is known as

a)

percussion

b)

olfaction

c)

ausculation

d)

palpation

9.

in military time, midnight is written as

a)

1200

b)

2400

c)

0000 or 1200

d)

0000 or 2400

10.

what is an area of cartilage tissue that is consistently replaced by new, bony tissue as a bone grows

a)

periosteum

b)

foramen

c)

bone process

d)

epiphyseal plate

11.

the marrow inside cancellous bone produces

a)

yellow fat cells

b)

synovial fluid

c)

red blood cells

d)

cartilage cells

12.

which of the following is an example of a bone process

a)

tubercle

b)

fossa

c)

foramen

d)

sulcus

13.

which of the following is an example of a bone depression

a)

trochanter

b)

sinus

c)

condyle

d)

sutures

14.

the joint between cranial bones are called

a)

synovial joints

b)

amphiarthroses

c)

fissures

d)

sutures

15.

what are the cheekbones

a)

zygomatic

b)

vomer

c)

maxillary

d)

palatine

16.

the xiphoid process is part of the

a)

humerus

b)

femur

c)

sternum

d)

mandible

17.

the ribs that attach to the cartilage of the ribs above them are called

a)

false ribs

b)

true ribs

c)

fixed ribs

d)

floating ribs

18.

the term phalanges refers to the bones of the

a)

fingers

b)

toes

c)

fingers and toes

d)

hands and feet

19.

kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis are three types of

a)

spinal tumors

b)

abnormal curvatures of the spine

c)

arthritis

d)

bone inflammation

20.

which of the following is a form of arthritis in which uric acid builds up in the blood, causing joint swelling and pain?

a)

osteoarthritis

b)

bursitis

c)

rheumatoid arthritis

d)

gout

21.

the use of a needle to puncture the joint space and remove accumulated fluid is called

a)

arthocentesis

b)

arthodesis

c)

arthoscopy

d)

arthroplasty

22.

which of the following diagnostic test uses an electromagnetic field and radio waves?

a)

bone density test

b)

CT scan

c)

MRI

d)

X-ray

23.

muscle is made up of bundles of fibers held together by

a)

connective tissue

b)

ligaments

c)

striations

d)

nerve tissue

24.

the ability of a skeletal muscle to receive and respond to a nerve impulse is known as

a)

automaticity

b)

contractility

c)

sensitivity

d)

excitability

25.

what is sheath of connective tissue that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers

a)

epimysium

b)

perimysium

c)

tendonisium

d)

endomysium

26.

which of the following terms describe total paralysis on one side of the body?

a)

hemiplegia

b)

hemiparesis

c)

paraplegia

d)

paresthesia

27.

degeneration or deterioration of the muscle tissue is called

a)

myalgia

b)

myoma

c)

myasthenia

d)

myolysis

28.

skeletal muscle is attached to the bone at

a)

the origin site

b)

the insertion site

c)

both ends of the muscle

d)

the ligament

29.

which of the following terms describes the lowing of a body part

a)

flexion

b)

pronation

c)

depression

d)

supination

30.

which of the following terms describes the raising of a body part

a)

flexion

b)

pronation

c)

elevation

d)

an incision to a tendon

31.

tenotomy can be defined as

a)

an incision to a tendon

b)

inflammation of a tendon

c)

involuntary shaking

d)

sustained muscular contraction

32.

what is a graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation

a)

MRI

b)

CT

c)

DTR

d)

EMG

33.

the densely packed cells of ____ not only cover the surface of the body, but also line internal organs and cavities

a)

collagen

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

arrector pili

d)

epithelial tissues

34.

which substance is responsible for the skins pigmentation or color

a)

melanin

b)

keratin

c)

collagen

d)

sebum

35.

where in the skin are hair follicles located

a)

subcutaneous layer

b)

dermis

c)

epidermis

d)

hypodermis

36.

sebum discourages the growth of bacteria on the skin because it is slightly

a)

oily

b)

alkaline

c)

acidic

d)

waxy

37.

sweat is mostly composed of

a)

water

b)

salt

c)

waste products

d)

bacteria

38.

which of the following is a contagious, parasitic infection of the skin

a)

eczema

b)

psoriasis

c)

scabies

d)

urticaria

39.

a scratch test or an intradermal skin test may be done to

a)

diagnose skin cancer

b)

identify allergies

c)

determine the depth of a burn

d)

test for touch perception

40.

what abnormal tissue is destroyed by the application of extreme cold

a)

cryosurgery

b)

nitrocauterization

c)

blepharoplasty

d)

curettage

41.

which of the following describes the elimination of wrinkles through surgical removal of facial skin

a)

debridement

b)

sclerotheraphy

c)

dermatoplasty

d)

rhytidectomy

42.

an antipruritic is a drug used to

a)

clear up brusies

b)

relieve itching

c)

prevent psoriasis

d)

destroy warts

43.

lymphocytes and monocytes are both

a)

granulocytes

b)

agranulocytes

c)

erthrocytes

d)

thrombocytes

44.

where do granulocytes contain granules

a)

in their cell walls

b)

in their cytoplasm

c)

in their nuclei

d)

in their cytoplasm and nuclei

45.

blood platelets aid in

a)

coagulation

b)

immune surveillance

c)

destroying pathogens

d)

the inflammatory response

46.

what process do both fibrinogen and prothrombin aid in

a)

blood cells production

b)

hemolysis

c)

plasma production

d)

blood clotting

47.

lymph differs from blood in that it does not contain erythrocytes or

a)

leukocytes

b)

plasma

c)

platelets

d)

globulin

48.

why might an injured spleen have to be removed

a)

to prevent bleeding to death

b)

to prevent blood poisoning

c)

to prevent anemia

d)

to prevent autoimmune disease

49.

the liver filters blood and serves as a storehouse for healthy

a)

erythocytes

b)

leukocytes

c)

thrombocytes

d)

monocytes

50.

peyers patches protect the body against harmful invaders that enter through the

a)

nose and mouth

b)

ear canal

c)

tear ducts

d)

digestive tract

51.

what antibodies make up 75% of all immunoglobulins

a)

igA

b)

igE

c)

igG

d)

igM

52.

which lymphocytes specially target cells infected by cancer or viruses

a)

natural killer cells

b)

cytotoxic cells

c)

helper cells

d)

suppressor cells

53.

what type of anemia is a genetic disorder in which the body produces less hemoglobin than normal

a)

aplastic anemia

b)

pernicious anemia

c)

sickle-cell anemia

d)

thalassemia

54.

what causes an excessive increase in white blood cells

a)

hemophilia

b)

leukemia

c)

polycythemia

d)

iron-deficient anemia

55.

which of the following terms describes the separation of blood into its components parts

a)

hemoplysis

b)

apheresis

c)

blood chemistry profiling

d)

complete blood count

56.

an antibiotic fights or prevents ____ infectious

a)

antibody

b)

fungal

c)

bacterial

d)

bacterial and viral