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Med Term Ch. 2 Practice

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

2.14. formation ____________________________

a)

-plasia

b)

cyt/o

c)

derm/o

d)

cardi/o

2.

2.15. tissue ____________________________

a)

hist/o

b)

-lysis

c)

-genesis

d)

-philia

3.

A/An (a)   is acquired in a hospital setting.

Choose from the below words

iatrogenic illness

idiopathic disease

nosocomial infection

organic disorder

4.

When a (a)   is inherited from only one parent, the offspring will have that genetic condition or characteristic.

Choose from the below words
recessive gene

gene genome

dominant gene

recessive trait

5.

The (a)   contains the major organs of digestion.

Choose from the below words

abdominal cavity

cranial cavity

dorsal cavity

pelvic cavity

6.

The term (a)   means the direction toward or nearer the midline.

Choose from the below words

distal

lateral

medial

proximal

7.

The primary role of the (a)   is to maintain and repair the tissue the tissue in which they are found.

Choose from the below words

adult stem cells

cord blood

embryonic stem cells

hematopoietic stem cells

8.

The genetic disorder in which an essential digestive enzyme is missing is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

Down syndrome

Huntington’s disease

phenylketonuria

organic disorder

9.

The inflammation of a gland is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

atresia

adenitis

adenoma

adenosisis

10.

A (a)   is a fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity.

Choose from the below words

cell

gamete

gene

genome

11.

A physician focusing on the general medical care of hospitalized patients is known as a/an (a)   .

Choose from the below words

intensivist

emergency physician

hospitalist

general practitioner

12.

2.31. The term (a)   refers to the entire lower area of the abdomen.

Choose from the below words

inguinal

umbilicus

13.

The study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

cytology

genetics

14.

A specialist in the study of the outbreaks of disease is a/an (a)   .

Choose from the below words

epidemiologist

pathologist

15.

2.34. The (a)   secrete chemical substances into ducts.

Choose from the below words

endocrine glands

exocrine glands

16.

The location of the stomach is (a)   to the diaphragm.

Choose from the below words

inferior

superior

17.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.

a)

mesentery

b)

mesentary

c)

mesentry

d)

mesenterey

18.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.

a)

hemophilia

b)

hemophelia

c)

hemofilia

d)

hemophillia

19.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.

a)

hypertrophy

b)

hypertrofy

c)

hypertraphy

d)

hypertrophi

20.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.

a)

epithelial

b)

epithilial

c)

epitheleal

d)

epitheliel

21.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.

a)

abnormality

b)

abnormallity

c)

abnromality

d)

abnormalitee

22.

ABBREVIATION IDENTIFICATION: Write the correct terms for the abbreviations on the lines provided. 2.41. HD ____________________________

a)

hemodialysis

b)

heart disease

c)

high density

d)

hormone deficiency

23.

ABBREVIATION IDENTIFICATION: Write the correct terms for the abbreviations on the lines provided. 2.42. CMA ____________________________

a)

certified medical assistant

b)

clinical medical associate

c)

certified medication administrator

d)

clinical management assistant

24.

ABBREVIATION IDENTIFICATION: Write the correct terms for the abbreviations on the lines provided. 2.43. GP ____________________________

a)

general practitioner

b)

group policy

c)

gross profit

d)

government program

25.

ABBREVIATION IDENTIFICATION: Write the correct terms for the abbreviations on the lines provided. 2.44. LUQ

a)

left upper quadrant

b)

lower upper quadrant

c)

lateral upper quarter

d)

left under quadrant

26.

ABBREVIATION IDENTIFICATION: Write the correct terms for the abbreviations on the lines provided. 2.45. ICU ____________________________

a)

intensive care unit

b)

internal care unit

c)

immediate care unit

d)

injection care unit

27.

The term meaning situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure is (a)   .

Choose from the below words

distal

lateral

medial

proximal

28.

The term meaning situated in the back is (a)   .

Choose from the below words

anterior

superior

posterior

ventral

29.

The body is divided into anterior and posterior portions by the (a)   plane.

Choose from the below words

frontal

horizontal

sagittal

transverse

30.

The body is divided into equal vertical left and right halves by the (a)   plane.

Choose from the below words

coronal

midsagittal

sagittal

transverse

31.

Part of the elbow is formed by the (a)   end of the humerus.

Choose from the below words

distal

lateral

medial

proximal

32.

__________________________ is a genetic variation that is associated with characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease.

a)

Down syndrome

b)

Turner syndrome

c)

Klinefelter syndrome

d)

Marfan syndrome

33.

The study of the functions of the structures of the body is known as __________________________.

a)

physiology

b)

anatomy

c)

pathology

d)

histology

34.

The heart and the lungs are surrounded and protected by the __________________________ cavity.

a)

thoracic

b)

abdominal

c)

pelvic

d)

cranial

35.

An unfavorable response to prescribed medical treatment, such as severe burns resulting from radiation therapy, is known as a/an __________________________ illness.

a)

iatrogenic

b)

idiopathic

c)

congenital

d)

hereditary

36.

The genetic structures located within the nucleus of each cell are known as __________________________. These structures are made up of the DNA molecules containing the body's genes.

a)

chromosomes

b)

ribosomes

c)

mitochondria

d)

lysosomes

37.

Divide the term into its component word parts. Which of the following correctly shows the sequence of word parts, using a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel when necessary?

a)

Prefix, root/combining vowel, suffix

b)

Root/combining vowel, prefix, suffix

c)

Suffix, prefix, root/combining vowel

d)

Root/combining vowel, suffix, prefix

38.

Divide the term 'endocrine' into its component word parts. Which of the following correctly lists these word parts in sequence, using a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel when necessary?

a)

endo/crine

b)

en/do/crine

c)

end/o/crine

d)

endo/crin/e

39.

Divide the term 'histologist' into its component word parts. Which of the following correctly shows these word parts in sequence, using a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel when necessary?

a)

hist/o/logist

b)

histo/log/ist

c)

his/tol/ogist

d)

hist/olog/ist

40.

The term retroperitoneal means located behind the peritoneum.

a)

retroperitoneal

b)

intraperitoneal

c)

subcutaneous

d)

intrapleural

41.

An epidemiologist is a specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group.

a)

epidemiologist

b)

cardiologist

c)

dermatologist

d)

neurologist

42.

The study of the causes of diseases is known as etiology.

a)

etiology

b)

anatomy

c)

pathology

d)

immunology

43.

The term homeostasis refers to the processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment.

a)

homeostasis

b)

photosynthesis

c)

metamorphosis

d)

osmosis

44.

A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide.

a)

pandemic

b)

epidemic

c)

endemic

d)

sporadic

45.

The epigastric region is located above the stomach.

a)

epigastric

b)

umbilical

c)

hypogastric

d)

lumbar

46.

An idiopathic disease is an illness without known cause.

a)

idiopathic

b)

infectious

c)

hereditary

d)

congenital

47.

Mr. Tseng died of cholera during a sudden and widespread outbreak of this disease in his village. Such an outbreak is described as being a/an _________________________________.

a)

epidemic

b)

pandemic

c)

endemic

d)

sporadic

48.

Brenda Farmer's doctor could not find any physical changes to explain her symptoms. The doctor refers to this as a/an ________________________________ disorder.

a)

idiopathic

b)

infectious

c)

congenital

d)

hereditary

49.

2.68. Gerald Carlson was infected with hepatitis B through ________________________________ transmission.

a)

bloodborne

b)

airborne

c)

foodborne

d)

vector-borne

50.

To become a specialist in the study and analysis of cells, Lee Wong signed up for courses in ________________________________.

a)

cytology

b)

zoology

c)

botany

d)

geology

51.

Malaria and West Nile virus are spread by mosquitoes. This is known as ________________________________ transmission.

a)

vector-borne

b)

airborne

c)

water-borne

d)

food-borne

52.

Jose Ortega complained of pain in the lower right area of his abdomen. Using the system that divides the abdomen into four sections, his doctor recorded the pain as being in the lower right _____________________________.

a)

quadrant

b)

region

c)

sector

d)

zone

53.

Ralph Jenkins was very sick after drinking contaminated water during a camping trip. His doctor says that he contracted the illness through ____________________________ transmission.

a)

fecal-oral

b)

airborne

c)

vector-borne

d)

sexual

54.

Tracy Ames has a bladder inflammation. This organ of the urinary system is located in the ____________________________ cavity.

a)

pelvic

b)

thoracic

c)

cranial

d)

abdominal

55.

Mrs. Reynolds was diagnosed as having inflammation of the peritoneum. The medical term for this condition is ____________________________.

a)

peritonitis

b)

gastritis

c)

hepatitis

d)

nephritis

56.

Ashley Goldberg is fascinated by genetics. She wants to specialize in this field and is studying to become a/an ____________________________.

a)

geneticist

b)

cardiologist

c)

neurologist

d)

dermatologist

57.

2.76. Debbie Sanchez fell against a rock and injured her left hip and upper leg. This area is known as the left (a)   region.

Choose from the below words

hypochondriac

iliac

lumbar

umbilical

58.

2.77. A (a)   is the complete set of genetic information of an organism.

Choose from the below words

cell

gamete

gene

genome

59.

2.78. An (a)   is a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue.

Choose from the below words

adenocarcinoma

adenitis

adenoma

adenomosis

60.

Nerve cells and blood vessels are surrounded and supported by (a)   connective tissue.

Choose from the below words

adipose

epithelial

liquid

loose

61.

A mother's consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause (a)   .

Choose from the below words

cerebral palsy

Down syndrome

fetal alcohol syndrome

genetic disorders

62.

These terms are not primary terms in the chapter; however, they are made up of the following familiar word parts. If you need help in creating the term, refer to your medical dictionary. The term meaning the surgical repair of a muscle is _____________________________.

a)

myoplasty

b)

myectomy

c)

myalgia

d)

myorrhaphy

63.

The term meaning muscle pain is _____________________________.

a)

myalgia

b)

neuralgia

c)

arthritis

d)

tendinitis

64.

The term meaning an abnormal condition of the stomach is _____________________________.

a)

gastrosis

b)

hepatosis

c)

nephrosis

d)

cardiosis

65.

The term meaning inflammation of the larynx is _____________________________.

a)

laryngitis

b)

pharyngitis

c)

bronchitis

d)

tonsillitis

66.

The term meaning the surgical removal of part of a muscle is a/an _____________________________.

a)

myectomy

b)

myalgia

c)

myopathy

d)

myorrhaphy

67.

The term meaning pain in the stomach is _____________________________.

a)

gastralgia

b)

hepatomegaly

c)

nephrosis

d)

cardiomegaly

68.

The term meaning surgical removal of the larynx is _____________________________.

a)

laryngectomy

b)

laryngoscopy

c)

laryngoplasty

d)

laryngostomy

69.

The term meaning an abnormal condition of the kidney is _____________________________.

a)

nephrosis

b)

nephrectomy

c)

nephrology

d)

nephrolithiasis

70.

The medical term meaning surgical repair of a nerve is _____________________________.

a)

neuroplasty

b)

neuritis

c)

neurectomy

d)

neurolysis

71.

The term meaning inflammation of the kidney is _____________________________.

a)

nephritis

b)

nephrosis

c)

nephrectomy

d)

nephrolithiasis

72.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.91. This is the right __________________________ region.

a)

hypochondriac

b)

iliac

c)

lumbar

d)

epigastric

73.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.92. This is the __________________________ region.

a)

epigastric

b)

hypogastric

c)

umbilical

d)

left lumbar

74.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.93. This is the __________________________ region.

a)

umbilical

b)

epigastric

c)

hypogastric

d)

inguinal

75.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.94. This is the left __________________________ region.

a)

hypochondriac

b)

inguinal

c)

epigastric

d)

lumbar

76.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.95. This is the left __________________________ region.

a)

lumbar

b)

iliac

c)

hypochondriac

d)

inguinal

77.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.96. This is the __________________________ plane, which is also known as the midline.

a)

midsagittal

b)

coronal

c)

transverse

d)

oblique

78.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.97. This is the __________________________ surface, which is also known as the ventral surface.

a)

anterior

b)

posterior

c)

lateral

d)

dorsal

79.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.98. This arrow is pointing in a/an __________________________ direction.

a)

superior

b)

inferior

c)

lateral

d)

medial

80.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.99. This is the __________________________ surface, which is also known as the dorsal surface.

a)

posterior

b)

anterior

c)

lateral

d)

ventral

81.

Identify the numbered items in the accompanying figures. 2.100. This is the __________________________ plane, which is a horizontal plane.

a)

transverse

b)

sagittal

c)

coronal

d)

oblique

82.
This section is 
a)
frontal
b)
transverse
c)
sagittal
83.
This section is
a)
frontal
b)
transverse
c)
coronial 
d)
sagittal
84.
Divides body into top and bottom portions (superior-head; inferior-feat)
a)
Medial Plane
b)
Sagittal
c)
Proximal 
d)
Transverse Plane
85.

What plane is this?

a)

transverse

b)

sagittal

c)

frontal

d)

horizontal

86.

What plane is this?

a)

horizontal

b)

transverse

c)

sagittal

d)

frontal

87.

Match the following

a)
1.

abdominal cavity

b)
2.

abdominopelvic cavity

c)
3.

cranial cavity

d)
4.

diaphragm

e)
5.

pelvic cavity

88.
Which body cavity is located above the diaphragm and is surrounded by the rib cage?
a)
abdominal
b)
pelvic
c)
thoracic