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Understanding Root Words in Medical Terminology Quiz

#1

Which root word means 'heart'?

Cardi/o
Explanation

Cardi/o refers to the heart.

#2

What does the root word 'derm' refer to?

Skin
Explanation

Derm refers to the skin.

#3

What does the root word 'encephal' refer to?

Brain
Explanation

Encephal refers to the brain.

#4

The root word 'pneumon' pertains to which body part?

Lungs
Explanation

Pneumon pertains to the lungs.

#5

The root word 'osteo' refers to which body part?

Bones
Explanation

Osteo refers to bones.

#6

The root word 'arthro' pertains to which body part?

Joints
Explanation

Arthro pertains to joints.

#7

Which root word means 'liver'?

Hepat/o
Explanation

Hepat/o refers to the liver.

#8

Which root word means 'bone'?

Oste/o
Explanation

Oste/o refers to bones.

#9

The root word 'nephr' refers to which body part?

Kidney
Explanation

Nephr refers to the kidney.

#10

The root word 'aden' pertains to which body part?

Gland
Explanation

Aden pertains to glands.

#11

The root word 'myo' refers to which body part?

Muscle
Explanation

Myo refers to muscle.

#12

What does the root word 'cephal' indicate?

Brain
Explanation

Cephal indicates the brain.

#13

The root word 'rhin' refers to which body part?

Nose
Explanation

Rhin refers to the nose.

#14

Which root word means 'spleen'?

Splen/o
Explanation

Splen/o refers to the spleen.

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