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Anatomy and Physiology Prefixes Quiz

#1

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?

Above or excessive
Explanation

Hyper- signifies 'Above or excessive'.

#2

Which of the following terms refers to the study of tissues?

Histology
Explanation

Histology is the study of tissues.

#3

The prefix 'hemi-' indicates?

Half
Explanation

Hemi- signifies 'Half'.

#4

Which prefix means 'outside or outer'?

Exo-
Explanation

Exo- means 'Outside or outer'.

#5

What does the prefix 'macro-' indicate?

Large
Explanation

Macro- indicates 'Large'.

#6

What is the meaning of the prefix 'peri-'?

Around or surrounding
Explanation

Peri- means 'Around or surrounding'.

#7

Which prefix denotes 'within or inner'?

Endo-
Explanation

Endo- signifies 'Within or inner'.

#8

The prefix 'brady-' signifies?

Slow
Explanation

Brady- signifies 'Slow'.

#9

Which term is indicated by the prefix 'inter-'?

Between
Explanation

Inter- indicates 'Between'.

#10

Which term is indicated by the prefix 'trans-'?

Through or across
#11

What does the prefix 'pseudo-' indicate?

False
Explanation

Pseudo- indicates 'False'.

#12

The prefix 'dys-' means?

Difficult or painful
Explanation

Dys- means 'Difficult or painful'.

#13

The prefix 'hyper-' is often associated with?

Above or excessive
Explanation

Hyper- is often associated with 'Above or excessive'.

#14

The prefix 'ante-' is associated with?

Before
Explanation

Ante- is associated with 'Before'.

#15

What is the meaning of the prefix 'pro-'?

Before
Explanation

Pro- means 'Before'.

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