Medical Terminology and Pathophysiology Quiz

Test your knowledge with these medical terminology and pathophysiology questions. Identify terms like tachycardia, hypertension, and more.

#1

Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the liver?

Hepatitis
Nephritis
Gastritis
Bronchitis
#2

What does the medical term 'tachycardia' mean?

Slow heart rate
Fast heart rate
Irregular heart rate
Normal heart rate
#3

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Larynx
Pharynx
Trachea
Esophagus
#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of white blood cell?

Neutrophil
Lymphocyte
Erythrocyte
Monocyte
#5

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Myocardial infarction
#6

Which organ is primarily affected by cystic fibrosis?

Kidneys
Pancreas
Liver
Lungs
#7

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
#8

What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?

Dysphagia
Dyspepsia
Dysuria
Dyspnea
#9

Which of the following is a symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Tremors
Blurred vision
Rapid heartbeat
High fever
#10

What is the medical term for a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg?

Thrombosis
Embolism
Aneurysm
Varicose vein
#11

Which condition is characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the body?

Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Neoplasm
Cirrhosis
#12

What does the term 'ischemia' refer to?

Reduced blood flow
Excessive blood flow
Normal blood flow
Blocked blood flow
#13

What is the medical term for an abnormally low level of red blood cells in the blood?

Leukocytosis
Thrombocytosis
Anemia
Polycythemia
#14

Which of the following is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Diverticulitis
Crohn's disease
Gastritis
#15

What is the medical term for a protrusion of a loop of the intestine through the abdominal wall?

Hiatal hernia
Inguinal hernia
Umbilical hernia
Herniated disc

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