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WorksheetsExploring Medical Terminology and Concepts
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the prefix "brady-" mean in medical terminology?
Fast
Slow
Large
Small
Identify the suffix that means "inflammation."
-itis
-ectomy
-osis
-algia
What does the abbreviation "BP" stand for in medical terms?
Blood Pressure
Body Pain
Bone Profile
Brain Pulse
Which body system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells?
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Circulatory System
Nervous System
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Dorsal
Ventral
Lateral
Medial
Which prefix would you use to indicate "within" or "inside"?
Inter-
Intra-
Extra-
Sub-
What does the suffix "-ectomy" refer to in medical terminology?
Surgical removal
Study of
Pain
Condition
How would you interpret the abbreviation "PRN" in a medical prescription?
As needed
Twice a day
Before meals
Every hour
Which body system includes the skin, hair, and nails?
Muscular System
Integumentary System
Endocrine System
Skeletal System
What is the anatomical term for the position of the body lying face up?
Prone
Supine
Lateral
Anterior
Explain the difference between the prefixes "hypo-" and "hyper-."
"Hypo-" means above, "Hyper-" means below
"Hypo-" means below, "Hyper-" means above
"Hypo-" means inside, "Hyper-" means outside
"Hypo-" means fast, "Hyper-" means slow
Analyze the term "osteoporosis" and identify its components.
Bone, disease
Bone, inflammation
Bone, porous condition
Bone, surgical removal
Given the abbreviation "ECG," determine its full form and function.
Electrocardiogram, measures brain activity
Electrocardiogram, measures heart activity
Electroencephalogram, measures heart activity
Electroencephalogram, measures brain activity
Compare the functions of the respiratory and circulatory systems.
Both systems are responsible for digestion
Respiratory system transports nutrients, circulatory system exchanges gases
Respiratory system exchanges gases, circulatory system transports nutrients and oxygen
Both systems are responsible for hormone regulation
Evaluate the term "neurology" and determine its meaning based on its components.
Study of muscles
Study of nerves
Study of bones
Study of blood
