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Basic Combining Forms in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to in medical terminology?

Heart
Explanation

Refers to the heart.

#2

Which of the following combining forms means 'pertaining to the skin'?

Derm/o
Explanation

Relates to the skin.

#3

The combining form 'oste/o' is related to which anatomical structure?

Bone
Explanation

Related to bones.

#4

Which combining form denotes 'pertaining to the stomach'?

Gastr/o
Explanation

Relates to the stomach.

#5

Which combining form denotes 'pertaining to the eye'?

Ophthalm/o
Explanation

Relates to the eye.

#6

The combining form 'arthr/o' refers to which body part?

Joint
Explanation

Relates to joints.

#7

What does the combining form 'cephal/o' primarily signify?

Head
Explanation

Primarily signifies the head.

#8

The combining form 'neur/o' primarily relates to which bodily system?

Nervous system
Explanation

Relates primarily to the nervous system.

#9

Which combining form means 'pertaining to the kidney'?

Ren/o
Explanation

Pertains to the kidney.

#10

Which combining form is related to the meaning 'pertaining to the ear'?

Ot/o
Explanation

Relates to the ear.

#11

Which combining form is associated with the meaning 'blood'?

Hemat/o
Explanation

Associated with blood.

#12

The combining form 'my/o' refers to which bodily structure?

Muscle
Explanation

Refers to muscles.

#13

Which combining form is associated with 'pertaining to the nose'?

Rhin/o
Explanation

Associated with the nose.

#14

The combining form 'aden/o' primarily signifies which bodily structure?

Gland
Explanation

Primarily signifies glands.

#15

The combining form 'encephal/o' is related to which bodily organ?

Brain
Explanation

Related to the brain.

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