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Medical Term List #12 Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Brain

b)

Embryo

c)

Intestines

d)

Vulva

2.

Which combining form means "brain"?

a)

Encephal/o

b)

Enter/o

c)

Episi/o

d)

Esophag/o

3.

The combining form "enter/o" is most commonly associated with which organ?

a)

Esophagus

b)

Intestines

c)

Brain

d)

Embryo

4.

What does "epididym/o" refer to?

a)

Epiglottis

b)

Epididymis

c)

Esophagus

d)

Fascia

5.

Which combining form is used for "epiglottis"?

a)

Episi/o

b)

Epiglott/o

c)

Esthes/o

d)

Erythr/o

6.

The combining form "episi/o" refers to which part of the body?

a)

Vulva

b)

Brain

c)

Intestines

d)

Esophagus

7.

Which combining forms are associated with "redness"?

a)

Esthes/o, esthesi/o

b)

Erythem/o, erythemat/o, erythr/o

c)

Fasci/o

d)

Embry/o

8.

What does "esophag/o" refer to?

a)

Esophagus

b)

Embryo

c)

Epiglottis

d)

Epididymis

9.

The combining forms "esthes/o" and "esthesi/o" are related to:

a)

Redness

b)

Nervous sensation

c)

Intestines

d)

Vulva

10.

"Fasci/o" is the combining form for:

a)

Brain

b)

Fibrous band; fascia

c)

Esophagus

d)

Embryo

11.

If a medical term contains "encephal/o," what body part is being referenced?

a)

Intestines

b)

Brain

c)

Vulva

d)

Esophagus

12.

A patient is diagnosed with "erythematous skin." Based on the combining form, what does this mean?

a)

The skin is numb

b)

The skin is red

c)

The skin is swollen

d)

The skin is dry

13.

Which combining form would you use to refer to a condition involving the small intestine?

a)

Enter/o

b)

Episi/o

c)

Fasci/o

d)

Embry/o

14.

A doctor notes "fasciitis" in a patient's chart. Which structure is inflamed?

a)

Brain

b)

Fascia (fibrous band)

c)

Esophagus

d)

Vulva

15.

If a term includes "epiglott/o," what is the most likely function of the structure involved?

a)

Aids in digestion

b)

Covers the windpipe during swallowing

c)

Transmits nervous sensations

d)

Supports the embryo

16.

A medical student encounters the term "epididymitis." Using your knowledge of combining forms, what is most likely inflamed?

a)

Vulva

b)

Epididymis

c)

Esophagus

d)

Fascia

17.

A patient is experiencing loss of sensation. Which combining form would be most relevant in describing this condition?

a)

Esthes/o

b)

Embry/o

c)

Erythr/o

d)

Episi/o

18.

Given the combining forms, which term would best describe inflammation of the esophagus?

a)

Esophagitis

b)

Encephalitis

c)

Enteritis

d)

Erythematitis

19.

A researcher is studying the development of an organism before birth. Which combining form would be most appropriate for the terminology in this field?

a)

Embry/o

b)

Fasci/o

c)

Epiglott/o

d)

Esthesi/o

20.

A doctor is writing a report about a patient with both redness and loss of sensation in the skin. Which two combining forms from the list would be most relevant to include in the medical terminology?

a)

Erythr/o and esthesi/o

b)

Embry/o and enter/o

c)

Episi/o and fasci/o

d)

Encephal/o and esophag/o