#1
Which of the following is an example of a prefix commonly used in medical terminology?
#2
Which of the following is an example of a diuretic commonly prescribed in medicine?
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Furosemide
Omeprazole
#3
In medical imaging, what does the acronym MRI stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Radiology Investigation
Microscopic Radiographic Imaging
Magnetic Reflex Inspection
#4
What is the role of the spleen in the human body?
Blood clotting
Iron absorption
Immune response and blood filtration
Digestive enzyme production
#5
Which type of cell is responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system?
T cells
B cells
Natural killer cells
Macrophages
#6
In medical terminology, what does the suffix '-ectomy' typically indicate?
Inflammation
Removal or excision
Pertaining to
Condition of
#7
What is the function of the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX) in the human body?
Vision
Smell
Taste and swallowing
Hearing
#8
What is the primary function of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem?
Motor coordination
Memory storage
Heart rate and breathing regulation
Visual processing
#9
What is the purpose of the tympanic membrane in the ear?
Smell detection
Sound amplification
Equilibrium maintenance
Taste perception
#10
What is the main function of the thyroid gland in the endocrine system?
Blood sugar regulation
Metabolism control
Bone formation
Heart rate modulation
#11
Which term refers to the study of the causes of diseases and their modes of operation?
Pathophysiology
Etiology
Anatomy
Pharmacology
#12
In genetics, what does the term 'polymorphism' commonly refer to?
A rare genetic disorder
A single gene with multiple effects
The presence of multiple forms of a gene within a population
The process of genetic mutation
#13
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates into simple sugars in the digestive system?
Lipase
Amylase
Protease
Nuclease
#14
In pharmacology, what does the term 'bioavailability' refer to?
The concentration of a drug in the bloodstream
The speed of drug absorption
The amount of a drug that reaches the bloodstream
The duration of drug action
#15
In the context of blood types, what does the term 'Rh factor' refer to?
Red blood cell count
Respiratory rate
Rhesus monkey antigen presence
Renal function