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Root Words in Biology Quiz

#1

What does the root 'bio' mean in biology?

Life
Explanation

Refers to life.

#2

The root 'cyto' relates to which of the following?

Cell
Explanation

Relates to cells.

#3

The root 'derm' in the term 'dermatology' refers to what?

Skin
Explanation

Refers to the skin.

#4

What does the root 'hemo' or 'hema' signify?

Blood
Explanation

Signifies blood.

#5

The root 'arthro' refers to which of the following?

Joint
Explanation

Refers to joints.

#6

What does the root 'phyto' refer to?

Plant
Explanation

Refers to plants.

#7

The term 'hyperglycemia' integrates the root 'glyc'. What does 'glyc' mean?

Sugar
Explanation

Relates to sugar.

#8

The root 'neuro' is associated with which part of the body?

Nerve
Explanation

Associated with nerves.

#9

What does the root 'oste' relate to?

Bone
Explanation

Relates to bones.

#10

The term 'endocrine' incorporates the root 'crine'. What does 'crine' refer to?

Secrete
Explanation

Refers to secretion.

#11

What does the root 'nephro' pertain to?

Kidney
Explanation

Pertains to kidneys.

#12

The root 'cardio' pertains to which organ?

Heart
Explanation

Pertains to the heart.

#13

The root 'hepato' pertains to which organ?

Liver
Explanation

Pertains to the liver.

#14

The term 'psychology' includes the root 'psycho'. What does 'psycho' refer to?

Mind
Explanation

Refers to the mind.

#15

The root 'oto' pertains to which body part?

Ear
Explanation

Pertains to the ears.

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