#1
Which term refers to the study of tissues?
Histology
Pathology
Physiology
Anatomy
#2
What does the prefix 'endo-' mean?
#3
What does the prefix 'poly-' mean?
#4
What does the term 'hepatitis' refer to?
Inflammation of the liver
Inflammation of the heart
Inflammation of the lungs
Inflammation of the kidneys
#5
What does the prefix 'hemi-' mean?
#6
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?
#7
What does the term 'arthroscopy' refer to?
Visual examination of the abdomen
Surgical repair of a joint
Visual examination of a joint
Surgical removal of a joint
#8
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
Cardiac
Skeletal
Epithelial
Smooth
#9
What is the function of the medulla oblongata?
Regulation of body temperature
Regulation of heart rate and breathing
Coordination of muscle movement
Processing sensory information
#10
What does the term 'thoracotomy' refer to?
Surgical incision into the chest wall
Surgical removal of the thymus gland
Surgical repair of the diaphragm
Surgical removal of a rib
#11
Which of the following is NOT a type of bone?
Long bone
Flat bone
Round bone
Irregular bone
#12
What is the function of the eustachian tube?
Regulates the flow of urine
Regulates the flow of bile
Equalizes air pressure in the middle ear
Secretes digestive enzymes
#13
What is the function of the spleen?
Produces insulin
Filters blood and stores platelets
Secretes digestive enzymes
Regulates body temperature
#14
Which term refers to the surgical removal of a kidney?
Nephrectomy
Nephrolithotomy
Nephropexy
Nephrolysis
#15
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Regulation of body temperature
Coordination of muscle movement
Regulation of heart rate and breathing
Processing sensory information
#16
What is the function of the alveoli in the lungs?
Produce mucus to trap dust particles
Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood
Regulate airflow into the lungs
Produce surfactant to reduce surface tension
#17
Which term refers to the surgical repair of a nerve?
Neurectomy
Neurorrhaphy
Neuroplasty
Neuropexy
#18
What does the term 'osteoporosis' refer to?
Abnormal softening of bones
Excessive bone growth
Inflammation of bone marrow
Abnormal curvature of the spine
#19
What is the function of the urinary bladder?
Filters blood
Stores urine
Produces urine
Regulates blood pressure
#20
What is the function of the epiglottis?
Regulates body temperature
Controls the flow of air into the lungs
Produces sound for speech
Contains taste buds
#21
What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
Inflammation of muscle tissue
Pain in a muscle
Abnormal growth of muscle tissue
Loss of muscle tone
#22
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Regulates metabolism
Produces hormones that regulate other glands
Regulates blood sugar levels
Filters blood and removes toxins
#23
What is the purpose of the suffix '-algia' in medical terminology?
Pertaining to
Inflammation
Pain
Disease
#24
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean in medical terminology?
Pertaining to
Inflammation
Surgical removal
Disease