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MOY Word Parts and Their Meanings

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

encephal/o ____________

a)

suffix that means pain or sensitivity

b)

combining form that means back or to hold back

c)

prefix that means half

d)

combining form that means brain

e)

combining form that means gray matter

2.

somat/o ____________

a)

prefix that means half

b)

combining form that means brain

c)

combining form that means body

d)

suffix that means pain or sensitivity

e)

combining form that means back or to hold back

3.

suffix that means formation - ________________

a)

genesis

b)

lysis

c)

ectomy

d)

itis

4.

combining form that means water - ________________

a)

hydr/o

b)

lip/o

c)

neur/o

d)

oste/o

5.

suffix that means condition of growth or development - ________________

a)

trophy

b)

lysis

c)

pathy

d)

stasis

6.

suffix that means flow or excessive discharge - ________________

a)

-rrhea

b)

-itis

c)

-emia

d)

-algia

7.

suffix that means childbirth - ________________

a)

-partum

b)

-emia

c)

-itis

d)

-lysis

8.

combining form that means uterus - ________________

a)

hyster/o

b)

nephr/o

c)

gastr/o

d)

arthr/o

9.

combining form that means birth - ________________

a)

nat/i

b)

cyt/o

c)

derm/o

d)

hemat/o

10.

the fertilization of the female sex cell by a sperm - ________________

a)

conception

b)

ovulation

c)

menstruation

d)

implantation

11.

a sex cell - ________________

a)

gamete

b)

zygote

c)

chromosome

d)

enzyme

12.

a hormone responsible for male secondary sex characteristics - ________________

a)

testosterone

b)

estrogen

c)

progesterone

d)

insulin

13.

the lower portion of the uterus - ________________

a)

cervix

b)

fundus

c)

endometrium

d)

fallopian tube

14.

branches that extend from the neuron cell body and receive electrical signals from other neurons - ________________

a)

Dendrites

b)

Axons

c)

Synapses

d)

Myelin Sheath

15.

a long, thin projection that transmits electrical signals from the neuron cell body out toward the neuron's terminals - ________________

a)

Axon

b)

Dendrite

c)

Synapse

d)

Cell body

16.

a covering that provides electrical insulation for nerve fibers - ________________

a)

Myelin Sheath

b)

Axon Terminal

c)

Dendrite

d)

Synaptic Cleft

17.

the division of the nervous system that comprises the brain and spinal cord - ________________

a)

Central Nervous System

b)

Peripheral Nervous System

c)

Autonomic Nervous System

d)

Somatic Nervous System

18.

the depressions in the cerebral cortexes - ________________

a)

Sulci

b)

Gyri

c)

Fissures

d)

Lobes

19.

a division of the nervous system that controls unconscious bodily functions - ________________

a)

Autonomic Nervous System

b)

Somatic Nervous System

c)

Central Nervous System

d)

Peripheral Nervous System

20.

three layers of connective tissue that protect the brain and spinal cord - ________________

a)

Meninges

b)

Cerebrum

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Medulla oblongata

21.

clear, colorless mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the anterior portion of the eyeball - ________________

a)

conjunctiva

b)

cornea

c)

sclera

d)

retina

22.

A thin layer of tissue that lines the posterior of the eye internally; contains photoreceptors - ____________

a)

retina

b)

cornea

c)

lens

d)

sclera

23.

A tiny pit in the eye that contains only cones and is the area of sharpest vision - ____________

a)

fovea centralis

b)

optic disc

c)

cornea

d)

lens

24.

The auditory canal - ____________

a)

external acoustic meatus

b)

cochlea

c)

tympanic membrane

d)

semicircular canals

25.

Olfactory receptor cells are involved with the sense of _____

a)

taste

b)

smell

c)

hearing

d)

touch

26.

The ____ nervous system controls the 'rest-and-digest' response.

a)

Somatic

b)

Autonomic

c)

Sympathetic

d)

Parasympathetic

27.

After reaching the trachea, inhaled air proceeds to the ____.

a)

bronchi, then the bronchioles, and then the alveoli

b)

larynx, then the alveoli, and then the bronchioles

c)

alveoli, then the bronchioles, and then the bronchi

d)

bronchioles, then the bronchi, and then the alveoli

28.

____ is a condition of bluish tint to the skin due to lack of oxygen circulation to body tissues.

a)

Atelectasis

b)

Empyema

c)

Sinusitis

d)

Cyanosis

29.

The respiratory system works with the cardiovascular system to deliver ______ to all the cells of the body and to remove ______.

a)

oxygen, carbon dioxide

b)

carbon dioxide, oxygen

c)

nutrients, waste

d)

glucose, water

30.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. Identify the structure labeled A

a)

Venule

b)

Capillaries

c)

Arterioles

d)

Heart

e)

Artery

31.

The ________ ventricle pumps blood into the lungs, and the ________ ventricle pumps blood to the rest of the body.

a)

right, left

b)

left, right

c)

left, left

d)

right, right

32.

Match the following types of joints with the letters shown on the illustration.

a)

saddle joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

ball-and-socket joint

d)

pivot joint

e)

condylar joint

33.

The marrow inside cancellous bone produces _____

a)

yellow fat cells

b)

synovial fluid

c)

red blood cells

d)

cartilage cells

34.

The ribs that attach to the cartilage of the ribs above them are called _____

a)

floating ribs

b)

fixed ribs

c)

true ribs

d)

false ribs

35.

The joints between cranial bones are called _____

a)

sutures

b)

fissures

c)

amphiarthroses

d)

synovial joints

36.

In military time, midnight is written as ____

a)

0000 or 2400

b)

2400

c)

1200

d)

0000 or 1200

37.

Drag the following combining forms to the correct meaning for each word part. Rib - ________________ Stomach - ________________ Muscle - ________________ Intestines - ________________ Flesh/Connective Tissue - ________________ Liver - ________________ Nerve - ________________ Heart - ________________

a)

Rib - Cost/o Stomach - Gastr/o Muscle - My/o Intestines - Enter/o Flesh/Connective Tissue - Sarc/o Liver - Hepat/o Nerve - Neur/o Heart - Cardi/o

b)

Rib - My/o Stomach - Hepat/o Muscle - Neur/o Intestines - Sarc/o Flesh/Connective Tissue - Enter/o Liver - Cost/o Nerve - Cardi/o Heart - Gastr/o

c)

Rib - Neur/o Stomach - Sarc/o Muscle - Cost/o Intestines - Hepat/o Flesh/Connective Tissue - Cardi/o Liver - Enter/o Nerve - Gastr/o Heart - My/o

d)

Rib - Enter/o Stomach - Cardi/o Muscle - Sarc/o Intestines - My/o Flesh/Connective Tissue - Hepat/o Liver - Gastr/o Nerve - Cost/o Heart - Neur/o

38.

Match the following terms and identifying phrases. Options: Prone, Sims', Lateral, Semi-Fowlers, Supine 1. lying flat with face down ________________ 2. lying on the side with the hip and knee straight, and the other hip and knee bent or flexed ________________ 3. left or right lying position ________________ 4. semi-sitting position with head of bed elevated 30-45 degrees ________________ 5. lying flat with face up ________________

a)

A. 1. Prone 2. Sims' 3. Lateral 4. Semi-Fowlers 5. Supine

b)

B. 1. Supine 2. Lateral 3. Sims' 4. Prone 5. Semi-Fowlers

c)

C. 1. Lateral 2. Prone 3. Semi-Fowlers 4. Supine 5. Sims'

d)

D. 1. Semi-Fowlers 2. Supine 3. Prone 4. Sims' 5. Lateral

39.

Match the following abdominal regions with their positions in the illustration.

a)

Section A - Epigastric Region, Section B - Umbilical Region, Section C - Hypogastric Region, Section D - Right Hypochondriac Region

b)

Section A - Hypogastric Region, Section B - Epigastric Region, Section C - Umbilical Region, Section D - Left Hypochondriac Region

c)

Section A - Umbilical Region, Section B - Right Hypochondriac Region, Section C - Epigastric Region, Section D - Hypogastric Region

d)

Section A - Left Hypochondriac Region, Section B - Hypogastric Region, Section C - Epigastric Region, Section D - Umbilical Region

40.

Which substance is responsible for the skin's pigmentation or color?

a)

Melanin

b)

Keratin

c)

Collagen

d)

Sebum

41.

Where in the skin are hair follicles located?

a)

Subcutaneous layer

b)

Dermis

c)

Epidermis

d)

Hypodermis

42.

Match the following prefixes and suffixes with their meanings

peri- ____________________

a)

Around, surrounding

b)

Before, in front of

c)

Within, inside

d)

After, behind

43.

Match the following prefixes and suffixes with their meanings

tachy- ____________________

a)

fast/irregular

b)

slow

c)

large

d)

small

44.

Match the following prefixes and suffixes with their meanings.

-ar ____________________

a)

Pertaining to

b)

Condition of

c)

Study of

d)

Inflammation of

45.

Match the following prefixes and suffixes with their meanings.

-algia ____________________

a)

Pain

b)

Inflammation

c)

Swelling

d)

Tumor

46.

Match the following prefixes and suffixes with their meanings.

-ectomy ____________________

a)

Surgical removal

b)

Inflammation

c)

Study of

d)

Tumor

47.


-itis ____________________

a)

inflammation

b)

infection

c)

swelling

d)

pain

48.

The sagittal plane divides the body vertically into equal left and right sections.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

A pathogen that does not cause disease unless the immune system is weakened is ____.

a)

infectious

b)

opportunistic

c)

nosocomial

d)

idiopathic

50.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. What structure does letter A represent?

a)

Placenta

b)

Amnion

c)

Yolk sac

d)

Allantois

51.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. What structure does letter B represent?

a)

Amnion

b)

Chorion

c)

Yolk sac

d)

Umbilical Cord

52.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. Structures: Chorion, Amniotic Fluid, Cervix, Umbilical Cord, Uterus, Placenta, Amnion. What structure does letter C represent?

a)

Amniotic Fluid

b)

Placenta

c)

Cervix

d)

Umbilical Cord

53.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. What structure does letter D represent?

a)

Placenta

b)

Amniotic sac

c)

Umbilical cord

d)

Yolk sac

54.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. Structures: Chorion, Amniotic Fluid, Cervix, Umbilical Cord, Uterus, Placenta, Amnion. What structure does letter E represent?

a)

Umbilical Cord

b)

Placenta

c)

Amniotic Fluid

d)

Cervix

55.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. What structure does letter F represent?

a)

Uterus

b)

Ovary

c)

Fallopian Tube

d)

Cervix

56.

Match the following structures with the letters shown on the illustration. What structure does letter G represent?

a)

Chorion

b)

Ovary

c)

Uterus

d)

Fallopian tube

57.

What does the term proximal mean?

a)

Near the midline

b)

Near the point of origin

c)

Near the side of the body

d)

Away from the point of origin

58.

Which three healthcare careers are most likely involved in Diego Vitalis's journey from intake to discharge after sustaining a compound femur fracture and quadriceps muscle tear during a soccer game?

a)

Nurse, Biomedical Scientist, Diagnostic/Therapeutic Specialist

b)

Nurse, Physical Therapist, Healthcare Administrator

c)

Nurse, Radiologic Technologist, Healthcare Operations Manager

d)

Nurse, Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Operations Manager

59.
The knee joint is
a)
Hinge
b)
Gliding
c)
Ball and socket
d)
Pivot
60.
Name this joint
a)
pivot
b)
saddle
c)
gliding
d)
hinge