Deck 4: Body Structure

Question 1

The CF poli/o means:

A) paralyzed.
B) gray.
C) green.
D) weakness.
E) injury.

Answer 1

gray.

Question 2

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

A) Coronal
B) Lateral
C) Midsagittal
D) Frontal
E) Horizontal

Answer 2

Midsagittal

Question 3

Rhythmic contraction of a tubular organ to propel its contents is known as:

A) spasm.
B) adhesion.
C) claudication.
D) infarction.
E) peristalsis.

Answer 3

peristalsis.

Question 4

The CF gastr/o means:

A) liver.
B) intestine.
C) green.
D) stomach.
E) gray.

Question 5

Epithelial tissue is composed of cells:

A) arranged in continuous sheets.
B) that exhibit contractibility.
C) that support other tissues and organs.
D) capable of transmitting electrical impulses.
E) that connect other tissues and organs.

Question 6

The CF idi/o means:

A) cause.
B) near,nearest.
C) unknown,peculiar.
D) shape.
E) disease.

Question 7

Which plane divides the body into front and back aspects?

A) Ventral
B) Coronal
C) Sagittal
D) Dorsal
E) Transverse

Question 8

What cellular structure provides a specialized function?

A) Molecule
B) Organelle
C) Protein
D) Chemical
E) Compound

Question 9

The CF jaund/o means:

A) yellow.
B) blue.
C) white.
D) green.
E) red.

Question 10

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the:

A) spinal column.
B) peritoneum.
C) quadrants.
D) diaphragm.
E) umbilicus.

Question 11

The upper-right abdominopelvic region beneath the ribs is called the:

A) right lumbar region.
B) epigastric region.
C) right inguinal region.
D) right hypochondriac region.
E) umbilical region.

Question 12

A complete,living entity capable of independent existence is called a(n):

A) human.
B) organism.
C) human being.
D) creature.
E) man.

Question 13

What tissue type covers surfaces of organs,lines cavities,and makes up the epidermis?

A) Muscular
B) Nervous
C) Hematic
D) Epithelial
E) Connective

Question 14

Which body cavity contains the lungs?

A) Abdominopelvic
B) Cranial
C) Thoracic
D) Spinal
E) Dorsal

Question 15

Which directional term refers to lying face down on the abdomen?

A) Caudal
B) Prone
C) Lateral
D) Medial
E) Supine

Question 16

Which term refers to the neck?

A) Sacral
B) Coccygeal
C) Cervical
D) Thoracic
E) Lumbar

Question 17

In anatomical position,the:

A) body is lying down,face upward.
B) arms are folded across the chest.
C) body is erect and the eyes are looking forward.
D) palms of the hands face backward.
E) toes point outward.

Question 18

Which tissue type forms blood,fat,and fibrous tissue?

A) Muscular
B) Nervous
C) Lymphatic
D) Epithelial
E) Connective

Question 19

The combining form (CF)cyt/o means:

A) cell.
B) organ.
C) system.
D) organism.
E) tissue.

Question 20

A plantar wart is located:

A) on the top of the hand.
B) on the sole of the foot.
C) on the neck.
D) on the thorax.
E) in the axilla.

Question 21

The suffix -genesis means:

A) deliver.
B) knowing.
C) forming,producing,origin.
D) record,writing.
E) disease.

Question 22

The suffix -logist means:

A) study of.
B) doctor.
C) specialist in the study of.
D) referral.
E) practitioner.

Question 23

The CF viscer/o means:

A) dry.
B) surface.
C) shape.
D) internal organs.
E) extremity.

Question 24

The CF morph/o means:

A) missing.
B) malignant.
C) form,shape,structure.
D) body.
E) sound.

Question 25

The prefix ad- means:

A) from.
B) around.
C) near.
D) toward.
E) over.

Question 26

The suffix -gnosis means:

A) knowing.
B) disease.
C) record.
D) swelling.
E) closure.

Question 27

A morbid condition is one that is:

A) normal.
B) pathological.
C) aggressive.
D) objective.
E) subjective.

Question 28

The CF ventr/o means:

A) stomach.
B) front.
C) back (of body).
D) belly,belly side.
E) abdomen.

Question 29

Malaise is an example of a(n):

A) disease.
B) sign.
C) pathogen.
D) symptom.
E) infection.

Question 30

Which term means pertaining to a disease of unknown cause?

A) Pathogenic
B) Diagnostic
C) Iatrogenic
D) Prognostic
E) Idiopathic

Question 31

An example of a metabolic disease is:

A) diabetes.
B) measles.
C) trauma.
D) leukemia.
E) infection.

Question 32

Which term means prediction of the course of a disease?

A) Etiology
B) Diagnosis
C) Homeostasis
D) Prognosis
E) Synthesis

Question 33

The suffix -pathy means:

A) knowing.
B) swelling.
C) expansion.
D) stricture.
E) disease.

Question 34

Febrile means:

A) weak.
B) feverish.
C) healthy.
D) feeble.
E) tepid.

Question 35

An example of a neoplastic disorder is:

A) cancer.
B) burn or trauma.
C) measles.
D) diabetes.
E) mumps.

Question 36

Which term means producing or associated with the generation of pus?

A) Inflammation
B) Suppurative
C) Edematous
D) Erythroplakia
E) Leukoplakia

Question 37

The prefix infra- means:

A) inferior.
B) infer.
C) pallor.
D) below,under.
E) beyond.

Question 38

Which term means body defense against injury,infection,or allergy?

A) Inflammation
B) Metabolism
C) Homeostasis
D) Adhesion
E) Adduction

Question 39

The prefix ultra- means:

A) across,through.
B) beneath,under.
C) excess,beyond.
D) toward.
E) away from.

Question 40

Which term means study of the cause of a disease?

A) Etiology
B) Iatrogenesis
C) Prognosis
D) Homeopathy
E) Pathogenesis

Question 41

Which imaging procedure produces a computer-generated,detailed cross-sectional image that appears as a slice?

A) Radiography
B) Sonography
C) Ultrasound
D) X-ray
E) Computed tomography

Question 42

Which term means hole that completely penetrates a structure?

A) Fissure
B) Febrile
C) Perforation
D) Ulcer
E) Contusion

Question 43

Which term means sudden breaking or bursting of an organ or structure?

A) Fracture
B) Splintering
C) Fissure
D) Cleft
E) Rupture

Question 44

A pathological condition is also described as:

A) mortal.
B) morbid.
C) morose.
D) ailing.
E) faltering.

Question 45

Which term means inflammation of the membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and its organs?

A) Gastritis
B) Hepatitis
C) Enteritis
D) Peritonitis
E) Esophagitis

Question 46

Which term means abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity?

A) Bloat
B) Edema
C) Ascites
D) Distension
E) Enlargement

Question 47

Which term means surgical joining of two ducts or blood vessels to allow flow from one to the other?

A) Aneurysm
B) Ablation
C) Diverticulum
D) Anastomosis
E) Anaplasia

Question 48

Which imaging procedure is a noninvasive technique that uses radio waves to produce highly detailed,multiplanar images of soft tissue?

A) Computed tomography
B) X-ray
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Positron emission tomography
E) Ultrasound

Question 49

Which term means abnormal fibrous band that binds tissues that are normally separated?

A) Cartilage
B) Obstruction
C) Hyaline
D) Strap
E) Adhesion

Question 50

A rash is an example of:

A) homeostasis.
B) a sign.
C) a prognosis.
D) a symptom.
E) a specimen.

Question 51

What is the etiology of diabetes?

A) Infectious
B) Metabolic
C) Hereditary
D) Traumatic
E) Neoplastic

Question 52

Which term means any (abnormal)fungal infection in or on the body?

A) Myosis
B) Malignant
C) Mastosis
D) Mycosis
E) Necrosis

Question 53

Which term means complications that arise directly from disease,injury,or treatment?

A) Secondary
B) Minor
C) Sequelae
D) Trivial
E) Derivative

Question 54

What is the etiology of measles?

A) Infectious
B) Congenital
C) Hereditary
D) Traumatic
E) Neoplastic

Question 55

Which imaging procedure displays internal structures in continuous motion on a screen?

A) Fluoroscopy
B) CT scan
C) Magnetic resonance imaging
D) Digital radiography
E) Subtraction radiography

Question 56

Which procedure destroys tissue by electricity,freezing,heat,or corrosive chemicals?

A) I&D
B) Cauterization
C) Fulguration
D) Curettage
E) Anastomosis

Question 57

Which term means death and decay of soft tissue?

A) Gangrene
B) Ganglia
C) Gavage
D) Necropsy
E) Necrotomy

Question 58

Which term means a stable internal environment?

A) Homostasis
B) Hemostasis
C) Homeostasis
D) Homophil
E) Homotypic

Question 59

Which term means establishing the cause of a disease?

A) Prognosis
B) Diagnosis
C) Idiopathic
D) Pathology
E) Symptom

Question 60

Which term means abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces?

A) Edema
B) Adhesion
C) Gangrene
D) Ascites
E) Mycosis

Question 61

Which term means gentle application of the hands to determine size,consistency,texture,symmetry,and tenderness of underlying structures?

A) Inspection
B) Percussion
C) Palpitation
D) Palpation
E) Examination

Question 62

The abbreviation Sx means:

A) scan.
B) sign.
C) symptom.
D) social.
E) serial.

Question 63

A radiopharmaceutical is also called a(n):

A) tracer.
B) tracker.
C) scintillator.
D) x-ray.
E) radiation.

Question 64

Which term means a visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument?

A) Endoscopy
B) Revision
C) Ablation
D) Revision.
E) Resection

Question 65

The abbreviation US means:

A) usual.
B) usage.
C) urgent sign.
D) unstable.
E) ultrasound.

Question 66

The abbreviation Dx means:

A) deteriorate.
B) diagnosis.
C) Doppler.
D) diseased.
E) detailed.

Question 67

Infusion therapy is also called:

A) brachytherapy.
B) teletherapy.
C) radiation therapy.
D) IV therapy.
E) biological therapy.

Question 68

Which test is a broad screening test for anemias,infections,and other disease?

A) Complete blood count
B) Biopsy
C) Auscultation
D) Endoscopy
E) Cauterization

Question 69

Which procedure uses a high-intensity light beam to remove scars,lesions,or wrinkles?

A) Cautery
B) Electrodesiccation
C) Laser surgery
D) Curettage
E) Cryosurgery

Question 70

Which term means scraping of a body cavity with a spoon-shaped instrument?

A) Biopsy
B) Ablation
C) Curettage
D) Incision and drainage
E) Laser surgery

Question 71

General observation of the patient as a whole is called:

A) examination.
B) inspection.
C) scrutiny.
D) assessment.
E) auscultation.

Question 72

In which type of biopsy is the entire lesion removed?

A) Excisional
B) Incisional
C) Radical
D) Modified
E) Resected

Question 73

Which term means removal of a representative tissue sample for microscopic examination?

A) Excision
B) Incision
C) Biopsy
D) Laser surgery
E) Shave excision

Question 74

Which abbreviation refers to an incision to allow free flow or withdrawal of fluids?

A) Bx
B) I&D
C) SPECT
D) CT
E) MRI

Question 75

Which is an example of a blood chemistry test?

A) Type and cross match
B) Cell count
C) Cholesterol analysis
D) Culture
E) Sensitivity

Question 76

The abbreviation Tx means:

A) treatment.
B) terminal.
C) touch.
D) tail.
E) toxic.

Question 77

Which term means delivery of fluids directly into a vein to treat various disorders?

A) Venipuncture
B) Phlebotomy
C) Venostasis
D) Infusion therapy
E) Anastomosis

Question 78

Which substance used in radiology spontaneously emits radiation?

A) Radiopaque dye
B) Contrast dye
C) Radiopharmaceutical
D) Ionizing radiation
E) Barium

Question 79

Which imaging procedure shows metabolic activity of body tissues?

A) Positron emission tomography
B) Single photon emission computed tomography
C) Ultrasonography
D) Fluoroscopy
E) Computed tomography

Question 80

Which term means removal of part or all of a structure,organ,or tissue?

A) Surgery
B) Resection
C) Dissection
D) Operation
E) Analysis