Prefixes and Suffixes in the Endocrine System Quiz

Test your knowledge of medical terminology in endocrinology with this quiz on prefixes and suffixes related to glandular functions and conditions.

#1

Which suffix is commonly used to denote a condition of excessive or abnormal development?

-megaly
-pathy
-itis
-ectomy
#2

What is the purpose of the prefix 'adeno-' in the context of the endocrine system?

Pertaining to the gland
Pertaining to the bone
Pertaining to the muscle
Pertaining to the skin
#3

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate inflammation of the liver?

-itis
-emia
-osis
-pathy
#4

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'hormono-' typically mean?

Above, beyond
Hormone
Around, surrounding
Without
#5

Which suffix is commonly used to denote inflammation of a gland?

-itis
-oma
-osis
-pathy
#6

What is the function of the prefix 'hyper-' in medical terminology related to the endocrine system?

Above, beyond
Below, beneath
Around, surrounding
Without
#7

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate a surgical removal or excision?

-lysis
-ectomy
-plasty
-algia
#8

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate a condition of abnormal growth or tumor formation?

-malacia
-plasty
-phobia
-oma
#9

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'pan-' typically mean?

Above, beyond
All, entire
Around, surrounding
Without
#10

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'endo-' typically mean?

Above, beyond
Within, inside
Around, surrounding
Without
#11

Which suffix is commonly used to indicate a surgical repair or reconstruction?

-ectomy
-plasty
-algia
-phobia
#12

In medical terminology, what does the prefix 'hypo-' typically mean?

Above, beyond
Below, beneath
Around, surrounding
Without
#13

Which suffix is commonly used to denote inflammation?

-algia
-pathy
-itis
-ectomy
#14

Which suffix is commonly used to denote a deficiency or decrease in function?

-penia
-ology
-algia
-osis
#15

What is the function of the prefix 'para-' in medical terminology related to the endocrine system?

Above, beyond
Near, beside
Around, surrounding
Without
#16

What is the function of the prefix 'poly-' in medical terminology related to the endocrine system?

Single, one
Many, much
Above, beyond
Without
#17

Which suffix is commonly used to denote a condition of abnormal softening of a gland?

-malacia
-phobia
-oma
-pathy

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