Deck 4: Body Structure

Question 1

Which plane divides the body into front and back aspects?

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

Answer 1

Coronal

Question 2

Which term refers to the neck?

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

Answer 2

Cervical

Question 3

The combining form (CF) cyt/o means

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

Answer 3

cell.

Question 4

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

A) caudal
B) prone
C) lateral
D) medial
E) supine

Question 5

What cellular structure provides a specialized function?

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

Question 6

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 7

The thoracic cavity is separated from the abdominopelvic cavity by the

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

The CF jaund/o means

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

Question 10

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 11

What is the threadlike structure found within the nucleus and composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)?

A) Nucleus
B) Chromosome
C) Cytoplasm
D) Cell membrane
E) Nuclear membrane

Question 12

Which body cavity contains the lungs?

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

The CF gastr/o means

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

The CF poli/o means

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

Question 19

The CF hist/o means

A) nucleus.
B) cell.
C) tissue.
D) color.
E) heart.

Question 20

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

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

Question 21

The risk of developing gangrene is associated with

A) cancer.
B) leukemia.
C) anemia.
D) pneumonia.
E) diabetes.

Question 22

Which term describes the body defense against injury, infection, or allergy?

A) inflammation
B) metabolism
C) homeostasis
D) adhesion
E) adduction

Question 23

The prefix infra- means

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

Question 24

A morbid condition is one that is

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

Question 25

Febrile means

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

Question 26

Pain is an example of a(n)

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

Question 27

The suffix -graphy means

A) knowing.
B) disease.
C) process of recording.
D) swelling.
E) closure.

Question 28

The CF viscer/o means

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

Question 29

The prefix super- means

A) strong.
B) mighty.
C) massive.
D) upper, above.
E) great.

Question 30

The prefix peri- means

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

Question 31

The CF radi/o means

A) radial.
B) radiation, x-ray, radius (lower arm bone).
C) radical.
D) radar.
E) reaction.

Question 32

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

A) inflammation
B) suppuration
C) edematous
D) erythroplakia
E) leukoplakia

Question 33

The failure of the lymphatic system to drain tissue fluid from a site results in

A) edema.
B) ascites.
C) suppuration.
D) inflammation.
E) gangrene.

Question 34

The CF tom/o means

A) to cut.
B) to feel.
C) excision, removal.
D) tissue.
E) treatment.

Question 35

Which term means pertaining to a disease of unknown cause?

A) pathogenic
B) diagnostic
C) iatrogenic
D) prognostic
E) idiopathic

Question 36

The suffix -ic means

A) turning.
B) the act of.
C) pertaining to.
D) resembling.
E) equal to.

Question 37

The prefix ultra- means

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

Question 38

Which term means prediction of the course of a disease?

A) etiology
B) diagnosis
C) homeostasis
D) prognosis
E) synthesis

Question 39

The CF ventr/o means

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

Question 40

A protrusion of an organ through the structure that normally contains it is called a(n)

A) hernia.
B) inflammation.
C) mycosis.
D) perforation.
E) rupture.

Question 41

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

A) cartilage
B) obstruction
C) hyaline
D) strap
E) adhesion

Question 42

A rash is an example of

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

Question 43

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

A) myosis
B) malignant
C) mastosis
D) mycosis
E) necrosis

Question 44

What type of edema leaves a depression in swollen tissue once external pressure is removed?

A) Stable
B) Unstable
C) Pitting
D) Steady
E) Traumatic

Question 45

What is the body's defense against injury, infection, or allergy?

A) Inflammation
B) Suppuration
C) Perforation
D) Palliation
E) Mitigation

Question 46

What disorder is characterized by an inflammation of the serous membrane that lines the abdominal wall and covers its organs, usually as a result of a bacterial or fungal infection?

A) Gastritis
B) Hepatitis
C) Peritonitis
D) Colic
E) Pancreatitis

Question 47

A pathological condition is also described as

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

Question 48

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 49

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

A) Fluoroscopy
B) Computed tomography (CT) scan
C) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D) Digital radiography
E) Subtraction radiography

Question 50

Which term means abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces?

A) edema
B) adhesion
C) gangrene
D) ascites
E) mycosis

Question 51

Poor circulation is a common cause of

A) hernia.
B) fever.
C) gangrene.
D) inflammation.
E) mycosis.

Question 52

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

A) shatter
B) splintering
C) fissure
D) cleft
E) rupture

Question 53

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

A) Fluoroscopy
B) Sonography
C) Ultrasound
D) X-ray
E) CT

Question 54

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

A) CT scan
B) X-ray
C) MRI
D) Positron emission tomography
E) Ultrasound

Question 55

Which term means establishing the cause of a disease?

A) prognosis
B) diagnosis
C) idiopathic
D) pathology
E) symptom

Question 56

The removal or destruction of a body part or function using surgery, chemical destruction, electrocautery, freezing, or radio frequency is

A) I&D.
B) ablation.
C) fulguration.
D) curettage.
E) anastomosis.

Question 57

Which term means a stable internal environment?

A) homostasis
B) hemostasis
C) homeostasis
D) homophil
E) homotypic

Question 58

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 59

Which term means hole that completely penetrates a structure?

A) fissure
B) febrile
C) perforation
D) ulcer
E) contusion

Question 60

Which term means death and decay of soft tissue?

A) gangrene
B) ganglia
C) gavage
D) necropsy
E) necrotomy

Question 61

What 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 62

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

A) endoscopy
B) revision
C) ablation
D) fluoroscopy
E) resection

Question 63

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 64

The assessment technique that involves listening to the heart, bowel, and lung to evaluate the presence and quality of their sounds is called

A) palpation.
B) percussion.
C) imaging.
D) revision.
E) auscultation.

Question 65

General observation of the patient as a whole is called

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

Question 66

What is the assessment technique that involves tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or small instruments to determine the size, position, and density of underlying parts by the sound obtained?

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

Question 67

In which type of biopsy is the entire lesion removed?

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

Question 68

Which imaging procedure shows the metabolic activity of body tissues?

A) Positron emission tomography (PET)
B) Single-photon emission computed tomography
C) Ultrasonography
D) Fluoroscopy
E) CT

Question 69

The abbreviation Dx means

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

Question 70

What 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

The imaging procedure associated with "echoes" is

A) PET.
B) nuclear scan.
C) ultrasonography.
D) fluoroscopy.
E) CT.

Question 72

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 73

The abbreviation Sx means

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

Question 74

Which of the following is an example of a blood chemistry test?

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

Question 75

A radiopharmaceutical is also called a(n)

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

Question 76

The abbreviation US means

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

Question 77

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 78

The imaging procedure that uses a radiopharmaceutical called a tracer is

A) PET.
B) nuclear scan.
C) ultrasonography.
D) fluoroscopy.
E) CT.

Question 79

The abbreviation Tx means

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

Question 80

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