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Word Formation

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The suffix -itis is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate

a)

pain

b)

stress

c)

inflammation

d)

brain

2.

Mielo is a root word for

a)

bone

b)

spinal cord

c)

blood

d)

brain

3.

During a medical conference, doctors were discussing the hepato problems of a patient. Which organ were they referring to?

a)

heart

b)

kidney

c)

spleen

d)

liver

4.

What does the prefix POLY mean in the context of chemistry?

a)

small

b)

many

c)

a few

d)

some

5.

Which of the following is the Greek root for brain?

a)

hepato

b)

algia

c)

cardio

d)

encephal/o

6.

The text is about Nephrology. What is being studied?

a)

heart

b)

skin

c)

kidney

d)

arms and legs

7.

The root VENOUS means

a)

blood

b)

vein

c)

heart

d)

circulation

8.

The prefix micro stands for

a)

small

b)

big

c)

tiny

d)

large

9.

Read the text and choose the alternative that best completes the text:

In the fascinating realm of _________, the study of the ________ serves as a cornerstone, unraveling the complexities of human behavior and cognition. Within this intricate landscape, ___________ cells emerge as crucial players, contributing to the brain's structure and function in ways that profoundly influence our mental and emotional experiences.

Microglial cells, often referred to as the _______ of the central nervous system, play a vital role in maintaining brain health. These specialized cells act as the brain's resident immune cells, surveilling the _________for signs of injury or infection. Moreover, they contribute to synaptic pruning, sculpting _________during development and refining them throughout life.

a)

psychology. microenvironmentl, immune cells, microenvironment, neural circuits, brain

b)

psychology. brain, microglial, immune cells, microenvironment, neural circuits

c)

microenvironment, psychology. brain, microglial, immune cells, neural circuits

d)

psychology. brain, microglial, immune cells, neural circuits, microenvironment,

10.

William experienced hypoglycemia during a routine lab test. It was...

a)

low glycemia

b)

high glycemia

c)

normal glycemia

d)

not detected