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Etymology and Language History Practice Questions I

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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1.

An important phase in the evolution of English began with the Norman Conquest (1066), which brought in which language?

a)

Danish

b)

French

c)

Norweigan

d)

Etruscan

e)

Belgian

2.

English belongs to which branch of its language family?

a)

Germanic

b)

Farsi

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Gaelic

e)

American

3.

Languages derived from Latin are called what type of languages?

a)

Amorous

b)

Mediterranean

c)

Latinate

d)

Romance

e)

Romantic

4.

Etymology is the study of word:

a)

Structure

b)

Pronunciation

c)

Spelling

d)

Origins

e)

Games

5.

The study of English grammar was (perhaps ill-advisedly) modeled on which language?

a)

Latin

b)

Sanskrit

c)

Greek

d)

French

e)

German

6.

Words in different languages that look the same but mean different things are called:

a)

Derivatives

b)

Synonyms

c)

Cognates

d)

Agnates

e)

faux amis

7.

Which language does NOT belong to the same language family English belongs to?

a)

Kurdish

b)

Basque

c)

Hindi

d)

Russian

e)

Serbian

8.

To find the present stem of third conjugation deponent Latin verbs:

a)

Add "s" to the ending.

b)

drop the "-i" from the ending and and add "e."

c)

Drop the -r-.

d)

Add "a" to the ending.

e)

Do nothing.

9.

The present stem of a Latin verb is derived from:

a)

The infinitive

b)

The third principal part

c)

The dative

d)

The prefix

e)

The inflection

10.

Noun and adjective patterns are called:

a)

Proofs

b)

Exemplars

c)

Conjugations

d)

Declensions

e)

Declines

11.

To find the perfect stem of a Latin verb, remove the -um from:

a)

The second principal part (p. p.)

b)

The first principal part (p. p.)

c)

The last principal part (p. p.)

d)

The infinitive

e)

The conjugation

12.

In Latin, the function of words in sentences is determined primarily by their:

a)

Order

b)

Ending

c)

Tone

d)

Root

e)

Stem

13.

In English, the function of words in sentences is determined primarily by their:

a)

Stem

b)

Order

c)

Ending

d)

Tone

e)

Root

14.

The transition from Middle to Modern English was mainly induced by:

a)

World War II

b)

The Enlightenment

c)

The wool trade

d)

The Counter-Reformation

e)

The printing press

15.

Which of the following are English transliterations (or near transliterations) of Greek words? (Choose all that apply).

a)

Corpulent

b)

Icon

c)

Corruption

d)

Ardent

e)

Emphasis

16.

A learned borrowing is an amalgam of two Greek or Latin Roots to create a word that did not exist in that language. Which of the following is NOT a learned borrowing?

a)

Omnivore

b)

Auditorium

c)

Coniferous

d)

Television

e)

Manufacture

17.

Which of the following are English transliterations (or near transliterations) of Greek words? Choose all that apply

a)

Mnemonic

b)

Nymph

c)

Waterfall

d)

Homogeny

e)

Chocolate

18.

Which ONE of the following is not derived from the same Latin root (the online etymological dictionary may help).

a)

annotate

b)

biannual

c)

annual

d)

anniversary

e)

annuity

19.

Which of the following are English transliterations (or near transliterations) of Greek words? (choose all that apply).

a)

Campaign

b)

Axiom

c)

Ocean

d)

Dialysis

e)

Pagination

20.

Which of the following are English transliterations (or near transliterations) of Greek words (choose all that apply).

a)

Barter

b)

Charisma

c)

Creepy

21.

Which ONE of the following English words is not derived from the same Latin root as the rest (use the online etymological dictionary to help you).

a)

corporal

b)

corps

c)

corpse

d)

incorporate

e)

court

22.

The English word "muscle" is the diminutive of the Latin word mus, which means:

a)

might

b)

mouse

c)

vigor

d)

muscle

e)

protein

23.

Which of the following are English transliterations (or near transliterations) of Greek words? (Choose all that apply).

a)

Murder

b)

Synthesis

c)

Method

d)

Gaggle

e)

Squander

24.

Which of the following words are derived from the present stem of the Latin verb curro-currere-cursum? Choose all that apply.

a)

cursory

b)

currency

c)

cursor

d)

current

e)

curriculum

25.

Which of the following are English transliterations (or near transliterations) of Greek words (choose all that apply).

a)

Tabulature

b)

Sandpaper

c)

Shelf

d)

Lethargy

e)

Comedy

26.

Which of the following is NOT derived from the Latin verb sedeo-sedere-sessum: "to sit" (the online etymological dictionary may help).

a)

sedentary

b)

session

c)

sedative

d)

sediment

e)

secession

27.

The Greek word "aggelos" means "messenger" and the English word _______ comes from it.

a)

angel

b)

angle

c)

ankle

d)

anglic

e)

anger

28.

Which word is NOT derived from the Latin verb "ago-agere-actum?" (Use of the book and the Online Etymological Dictionary may help.

a)

agnostic

b)

act

c)

active

d)

agent

e)

actor

29.

Which of the following words are Latin derivatives? Choose all that apply.

a)

Vocation

b)

Bakery

c)

Mundane

d)

Fracture

e)

Puppy

30.

Match the following prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: • equal • topmost • from, away from Answer choices:

a)

apo

b)

acron

c)

aequum

31.

Match the Greek words with their English equivalents: Terms: • law, rule • look at • city Answer choices:

a)

polis

b)

Nomos

c)

Scopeo

32.

Match the Greek derivatives with their English equivalents: Terms: • shorthand

a)

stenography

b)

polygraphy

c)

telegraphy

d)

tachygraphy

e)

choreography

33.

Study of earthquakes is called:

a)

Seismology

b)

Oncology

c)

Stenography

34.

The root "gram" means both (pick two):

a)

a small weight

b)

a small cracker

c)

a short message

d)

thing written

e)

drugs

35.

Match the following prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: beside, beyond; contrary to; irregular — around, about, near — before, in front of Answer choices: A. pro B. para C. peri

a)

peri; para; pro

b)

para; peri; pro

c)

pro; peri; para

d)

para; pro; peri

36.

Match the prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: in, into, on — between — within Answer choices: A. inter B. intra C. in

a)

inter; in; intra

b)

intra; in; inter

c)

inter; intra; in

d)

in; inter; intra

37.

When the negative prefix "a" encounters a vowel at the beginning of a word it is added to, what happens?

a)

The "a" disappears

b)

The "a" prefix changes to "un-"

c)

There is no change

d)

The vowel at the beginning of the word disappears

e)

An "n" is inserted between the two vowels

38.

Which prefix means before, in front of, and often indicates advancing or favoring?

a)

inter

b)

peri

c)

pro

d)

para

39.

Which prefix best expresses surrounding or around a structure?

a)

inter

b)

para

c)

intra

d)

peri

40.

Choose the correct meaning for the prefix "para" when used in medical terms.

a)

between two parts

b)

beside or abnormal

c)

before or forward

d)

within a cavity

41.

Select the accurate pairing for "inter-" and "intra-".

a)

inter- within; intra- between

b)

inter- against; intra- above

c)

inter- between; intra- within

d)

inter- around; intra- upon

42.

In forming scientific terms, which suffix indicates above normal or excessive?

a)

gram

b)

homeo

c)

hypo

d)

hyper

43.

Which suffix indicates below normal or deficient?

a)

hypo

b)

homeo

c)

gram

d)

hyper

44.

Match the following prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: • over, beyond; excessively • under, below; slightly • similar Answer choices: A. hyper B. hypo C. homeo

a)

A-C-B

b)

C-B-A

c)

B-A-C

d)

A-B-C

45.

Match the prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: • much, many • all • to, toward Answer choices: A. pan B. pros C. poly

a)

B-C-A

b)

A-B-C

c)

C-A-B

d)

C-B-A

46.

When the final consonant of a prefix changes to match the first consonant of the word it is added to, this is called: Answer choices: A. Assent B. Association C. Astringency D. Assonance E. Assimilation

a)

Assent

b)

Assonance

c)

Assimilation

d)

Association

e)

Astringency

47.

Match the following prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: • hate • self • at a distance, far Answer choices: A. tele B. auto C. miseo

a)

C-A-B

b)

A-B-C

c)

B-C-A

d)

C-B-A

48.

The Greek base "Arche" means "rule," but it also means (choose one): Answer choices: A. buckle B. arcade C. arc D. beginning, first in authority E. ancient

a)

arc

b)

arcade

c)

beginning, first in authority

d)

ancient

e)

buckle

49.

Match the following prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: • well • in • out of Answer choices: A. en B. ec C. eu

a)

C-B-A

b)

B-C-A

c)

A-B-C

d)

C-A-B

50.

Match the prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: • through, by • in front of, on behalf of • before Answer choices: A. prae B. per C. pro

a)

B-C-A

b)

B-A-C

c)

C-B-A

d)

A-B-C

51.

Match the prefixes with their English meanings: Terms: • apart, away, reverse • bad, difficult • through Answer choices: A. dys- B. dia- C. dis-

a)

B-A-C

b)

C-A-B

c)

C-B-A

d)

A-C-B

52.

Fill in the blank: When you get an x-ray, the specialist who interprets it is a ____ logist Answer: radiologist

a)

radio

b)

cardio

c)

neuro

d)

derm

53.

Match the Greek and Latin numerical adjectives and adverbs to their English equivalents: Terms:

a)

four equals tri/tres

b)

two equals hexa/sex

c)

five equals duo/dy

d)

one equals mono/uni

54.

Which prefix means one and a half?

a)

sesqui

b)

dis

c)

dia-

d)

hemi

55.

Which prefix means twice or double?

a)

hemi

b)

trans-

c)

dis

d)

sesqui

56.

Which prefix means half?

a)

pro-

b)

hemi

c)

dia-

d)

dis

57.

Match the prefixes to their meanings: 1) across, through 2) through, complete 3) before, forward

a)

1-trans-, 2-dia-, 3-pro-

b)

1-dia-, 2-trans-, 3-pro-

c)

1-pro-, 2-dia-, 3-trans-

d)

1-trans-, 2-pro-, 3-dia-

58.

Place in correct sequence from largest to smallest: Hecaton, quartum, sextum

a)

sextum → quartum → Hecaton

b)

quartum → sextum → Hecaton

c)

Hecaton → quartum → sextum

d)

Hecaton → sextum → quartum

59.

To describe painful bones, which combining forms/suffixes are required?

a)

osteo- and -pathy

b)

entero- and -algia

c)

ophthalmo- and -pathy

d)

osteo- and -algia

60.

A kilo- in English denotes 100 units.

a)

Only in biology

b)

True

c)

False

d)

Only in Latin usage

61.

Which is the correct English equivalent of the Greek/Latin number for four?

a)

quartum

b)

sextum

c)

tetra

d)

quattuor

62.

Which Latin term corresponds to the English ordinal “tenth”?

a)

tessara

b)

quinque

c)

decimum

63.

Match the English terms with the combining forms by selecting the correct pairing for “rhin/o”.

a)

tumor

b)

nose

c)

disease

64.

Which meaning best matches the suffix “-itis”?

a)

study of

b)

pertaining to

c)

inflammation

65.

A hypoglycemic person most accurately has which condition?

a)

a tumor beneath their glycemia

b)

low blood sugar

c)

a low glycemic index

d)

high blood sugar

e)

too much glycerine in bones

66.

Order the following cardinal numbers from smallest to largest: septem, novem, centum. Which sequence is correct?

a)

septem → novem → centum

b)

novem → septem → centum

c)

centum → novem → septem

67.

Select the correct combining form for the English term “cell”.

a)

cyt/o

b)

aden/o

c)

encephal/o

68.

Which suffix relates to “pain” in medical terminology?

a)

-ectomy

b)

-algia

c)

-tomy

69.

Which suffix best matches the meaning “removal, excision”?

a)

-tomy

b)

-ectomy

c)

-algia

70.

Choose the correct combining form for the English term “bone”.

a)

radi/o

b)

oste/o

c)

sarc/o

71.

Which combining form corresponds to the English term “x-rays”?

a)

sarc/o

b)

oste/o

c)

radi/o

72.

Select the correct combining form for the English term “brain”.

a)

encephal/o

b)

cyt/o

c)

aden/o

73.

Which combining form matches the English term “gland”?

a)

aden/o

b)

cyt/o

c)

encephal/o

74.

Which suffix means “incision” in medical terminology?

a)

-tomy

b)

-ectomy

c)

-algia

75.

Identify the correct combining form for the English term “flesh”.

a)

sarc/o

b)

oste/o

c)

radi/o

76.

Which combining form corresponds to the English term “disease”?

a)

rhin/o

b)

path/o

c)

onc/o

77.

Which combining form corresponds to the English term “tumor”?

a)

path/o

b)

rhin/o

c)

onc/o

78.

Which prefix best matches the meaning “back, behind”?

a)

epi-

b)

retro-

c)

peri-

d)

endo-

79.

Match the suffixes with their English meanings.

a)

-emia → producing; -genic → disease condition; -pathy → blood condition

b)

-pathy → producing; -genic → disease condition; -emia → blood condition

c)

-pathy → producing; -emia → disease condition; -genic → blood condition

d)

-genic → producing; -pathy → disease condition; -emia → blood condition

80.

Ordinal numbers are the ones you use to count things.

a)

Only in ratios

b)

Only in decimals

c)

False

d)

True

81.

Endocrine glands secrete chemicals to the outside of the body.

a)

Only in adults

b)

Only during stress

c)

False

d)

True

82.

Match the combining forms with the correct anatomical terms: heart, head, joint.

a)

cephal/o → head; arthr/o → joint; cardi/o → heart

b)

cephal/o → heart; arthr/o → head; cardi/o → joint

c)

cephal/o → joint; arthr/o → heart; cardi/o → head

d)

cephal/o → head; arthr/o → heart; cardi/o → joint

83.

Choose the one word that best completes the sentence: The doctor told Joe that the ________ was excellent, and that he would have a speedy recovery.

a)

pathology

b)

prognosis

c)

etiology

d)

diagnosis

84.

Which option is NOT derived from a Greek or Latin root meaning “breast”?

a)

gynecomastia

b)

mammogram

c)

mammal

d)

maternal

85.

Which term formation uses the suffix meaning “producing” to describe a tumor-causing agent?

a)

carcinoid

b)

carcinoemia

c)

carcinogenic

d)

carcinopathic

86.

Which structure carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder?

a)

Urethra

b)

Trachea

c)

Ureter

d)

Uterus

87.

Which structure conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?

a)

Cervix

b)

Urethra

c)

Uterus

d)

Ureter

88.

Which term refers to the womb in human anatomy?

a)

Ureter

b)

Thorax

c)

Urethra

d)

Uterus

89.

Identify the combining form that corresponds to nipple.

a)

thel/o

b)

trache/o

c)

rect/o

d)

thorac/o

90.

Select the combining form that means chest.

a)

trache/o

b)

thel/o

c)

thorac/o

d)

plas/o

91.

Choose the combining form that means trachea or windpipe.

a)

trache/o

b)

thorac/o

c)

thel/o

d)

staphyl/o

92.

Which English meaning matches the combining form plas/o?

a)

Lungs

b)

Formation, development

c)

Rectum

d)

Clusters

93.

Which English term corresponds to rect/o?

a)

Clusters

b)

Flesh

c)

Rectum

d)

Lungs

94.

Which English term best matches pneumon/o or pulmon/o?

a)

Clusters

b)

Rectum

c)

Lungs

d)

Sacrum

95.

Which meaning aligns with staphyl/o?

a)

Lungs

b)

Clusters

c)

Rectum

d)

Spine

96.

Order the divisions of the back from top to bottom.

a)

Thoracic → Cervical → Lumbar → Coccygeal → Sacral

b)

Cervical → Thoracic → Lumbar → Sacral → Coccygeal

c)

Lumbar → Cervical → Thoracic → Sacral → Coccygeal

d)

Cervical → Lumbar → Thoracic → Sacral → Coccygeal

97.

Which two abdominal regions are at the same vertical level?

a)

Cervical and sacral

b)

Hypochondriac and lumbar

c)

Epigastric and inguinal

d)

Lumbar and cervical

98.

Identify the combining form for sacrum.

a)

sacr/o

b)

spin/o

c)

sarco/o

d)

thorac/o

99.

Select the combining form meaning spine or backbone.

a)

sacr/o

b)

spin/o

c)

sarco/o

d)

trache/o

100.

Which suffix means deficiency?

a)

-phobia

b)

-plasia

c)

-plasty

d)

-penia

101.

Which suffix denotes fear?

a)

-penia

b)

-phobia

c)

-plasty

d)

-plasia

102.

Which suffix refers to development or formation?

a)

-phobia

b)

-plasty

c)

-penia

d)

-plasia

103.

Which suffix means surgical repair?

a)

-plasia

b)

-plasty

c)

-phobia

d)

-penia

104.

Which combining form means shape or form in medical terminology?

a)

phag/o

b)

my/o

c)

morph/o

d)

myel/o

105.

Which combining form refers specifically to muscle tissue?

a)

phleb/o

b)

ophthalm/o

c)

my/o

d)

ot/o

106.

The term for spinal cord or bone marrow is represented by which combining form?

a)

phag/o

b)

my/o

c)

morph/o

d)

myel/o

107.

Which combining form means to eat or swallow, as in phagocytosis?

a)

phag/o

b)

phleb/o

c)

ot/o

d)

ophthalm/o

108.

Which combining form denotes the ear in medical terms?

a)

ophthalm/o

b)

phleb/o

c)

ot/o

d)

myel/o

109.

Which combining form denotes the eye in medical terms?

a)

phleb/o

b)

morph/o

c)

ophthalm/o

d)

phag/o

110.

Which combining form denotes a vein in medical terminology?

a)

my/o

b)

phleb/o

c)

ophthalm/o

d)

ot/o

111.

Identify the correct abbreviation for the right upper abdominal quadrant.

a)

LLQ

b)

RUQ

c)

RLQ

d)

LUQ

112.

Which directional term describes toward the tail or inferior end of the body?

a)

sagittal

b)

caudal

c)

lateral

d)

coronal

113.

The coronal plane is also known by which other name?

a)

frontal

b)

sagittal

c)

inferior

d)

lateral

114.

Which term refers to the windpipe?

a)

trachea

b)

bronchi

c)

pharynx

d)

larynx

115.

Which term refers to the throat?

a)

trachea

b)

pharynx

c)

esophagus

d)

larynx

116.

Which of the following terms pertain to the removal of fluid? Choose all that apply.

a)

hydronephrosis

b)

hemostasis

c)

metastasis

d)

paracentesis

e)

amniocentesis

117.

Match the suffixes with the meanings: pertaining to; condition/process; little/small.

a)

-us; -ac/-iac/-al; -y

b)

-us; -y; -ule/-ole

c)

-ac/-iac/-al; -y; -ule/-ole

d)

-ule/-ole; -us; -ac/-iac/-al

118.

Which suffix means hernia?

a)

-centesis

b)

-dynia

c)

-coccus

d)

-cele

119.

Which suffix means pain?

a)

-centesis

b)

-coccus

c)

-dynia

d)

-cele

120.

Which suffix means berry-shaped?

a)

-coccus

b)

-dynia

c)

-cele

d)

-centesis

121.

Which suffix means surgical puncture to remove fluid?

a)

-dynia

b)

-coccus

c)

-cele

d)

-centesis

122.

The root and suffix of the word chromosomes designate which two English words? Pick the best pair.

a)

clone and bodies

b)

color and birth

c)

color and bodies

d)

birth and powers

123.

Order the abdominal quadrants on a patient, facing the patient, top left first (#1), then clockwise.

a)

RUQ → RLQ → LLQ → LUQ

b)

LUQ → RUQ → RLQ → LLQ

c)

RUQ → LUQ → LLQ → RLQ

d)

LUQ → LLQ → RLQ → RUQ

124.

Match the suffixes to meanings: breakdown/separation; softening; enlargement; to view.

a)

-lysis; -malacia; -megaly; -opsy

b)

-megaly; -lysis; -malacia; -opsy

c)

-malacia; -megaly; -lysis; -opsy

d)

-opsy; -malacia; -megaly; -lysis

125.

Which combining form means belly?

a)

abdomin/o

b)

viscer/o

c)

vertebr/o

d)

ventr/o

126.

Which combining form means internal organs?

a)

ventr/o

b)

vertebr/o

c)

viscer/o

d)

somat/o

127.

Which combining form means side of the body?

a)

ventr/o

b)

viscer/o

c)

later/o

d)

vertebr/o

128.

The pituitary gland is located inside which cavity?

a)

cranial

b)

pelvic

c)

thoracic

d)

abdominal

129.

The inguinal regions are located in which abdominal quadrants?

a)

BBQ

b)

LLQ

c)

RLQ

d)

RUQ

e)

LUQ

130.

Which term names the voice box?

a)

epiglottis

b)

trachea

c)

larynx

d)

pharynx

131.

Select the correct meaning of the suffix group -ac, -iac, -al.

a)

condition/process

b)

pertaining to

c)

little/small

d)

inflammation

132.

Which procedure removes fluid surrounding a fetus for testing?

a)

thoracotomy

b)

paracentesis

c)

angioplasty

d)

amniocentesis

133.

Paracentesis most commonly refers to fluid removal from which general body region?

a)

pelvic bones

b)

abdominal cavity

c)

cranial cavity

d)

thoracic cavity

134.

Which combining form best matches the meaning "far, distant"?

a)

dist/o

b)

hist/o

c)

acr/o

d)

dors/o

135.

Which combining form refers to the "back portion of the body"?

a)

dors/o

b)

angi/o

c)

lapar/o

d)

chron/o

136.

Select the combining form that means "tissue."

a)

dist/o

b)

hydr/o

c)

hist/o

d)

dors/o

137.

Match: Which combining form corresponds to "extremities, top, extreme point"?

a)

amni/o

b)

acu/o

c)

angi/o

d)

acr/o

138.

Which combining form best matches "sharp, severe, sudden"?

a)

isch/o

b)

angi/o

c)

amni/o

d)

acu/o

139.

Identify the combining form for "amnion (sac surrounding the embryo in the uterus)."

a)

angi/o

b)

chron/o

c)

amni/o

d)

acr/o

140.

Choose the combining form that means "vessel."

a)

amni/o

b)

acu/o

c)

acr/o

d)

angi/o

141.

Which combining form corresponds to "time"?

a)

isch/o

b)

lapar/o

c)

hydr/o

d)

chron/o

142.

Select the combining form that means "water, fluid."

a)

hydr/o

b)

chron/o

c)

lapar/o

d)

isch/o

143.

Which combining form means "to hold back"?

a)

isch/o

b)

lapar/o

c)

hydr/o

d)

chron/o

144.

Identify the combining form for "abdomen, abdominal wall."

a)

chron/o

b)

isch/o

c)

lapar/o

d)

hydr/o

145.

Someone specializing in the study of tissues is known as a(n) ____ logist.

a)

neuro

b)

patho

c)

histo

d)

cardio

146.

When someone coins a new word, it is technically called a/an ____.

a)

acronym

b)

neologism

c)

palindrome

d)

pseudonym

147.

Match the prefix to its English meaning: Terms: false; together, with; fast; beyond, excess. Answer choices: A. syn-, sym-; B. ultra-; C. pseudo-; D. tachy-

a)

false → B; together → D; fast → C; beyond → A

b)

false → A; together → C; fast → B; beyond → D

c)

false → D; together → B; fast → A; beyond → C

d)

false → C; together → A; fast → D; beyond → B

148.

In an autoimmune disease, choose the best statement.

a)

The body makes antibodies against its own tissues

b)

Congenital anomalies trigger a negative reaction

c)

A blood transfusion is often the main culprit

d)

The disease automatically attacks the immune system itself

e)

Symptoms don't appear due to automatic suppression

149.

Match the Greek/Latin term to its literal meaning: Terms: bunch of grapes; shaggy hairs; little nipples; blind; gatekeeper. Choices: A. uvula; B. villi; C. pylorus; D. cecum; E. papillae

a)

grapes→A; shaggy→B; nipples→E; blind→D; gatekeeper→C

b)

grapes→B; shaggy→E; nipples→A; blind→D; gatekeeper→C

c)

grapes→A; shaggy→E; nipples→B; blind→C; gatekeeper→D

d)

grapes→E; shaggy→A; nipples→B; blind→C; gatekeeper→D

150.

Select the best three terms to complete: At 65, Mr. Cohen felt urinary bladder fullness with difficulty urinating. He visited his ____ , who examined his prostate and diagnosed ____ . The doctor advised ______ resection of his prostate.

a)

urologist; hyperplasia; transurethral

b)

urologist; ischemia; transurethral

c)

nephrologist; hyperplasia; peritoneal

d)

cardiologist; ischemia; intraostal

e)

nephrologist; atrophy; peritoneal