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Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Flashcards

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  1. Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment or origin?

    Answer: Proximal

    Proximal means nearer to the point of origin or attachment, while distal means farther away from that point.

  2. The combining form 'neur/o' relates to:

    Answer: Nerves

    Neur/o is the combining form for nerve, used in neurology, neuralgia, and neurotransmitter.

  3. The largest internal organ in the human body is the:

    Answer: Liver

    The liver is the largest internal organ, performing over 500 functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production.

  4. A patient is described as being in the 'prone' position. This means the patient is:

    Answer: Lying face down

    Prone position means the patient is lying face downward, as opposed to supine (lying face up).

  5. The prefix 'tachy-' means:

    Answer: Fast or rapid

    Tachy- means fast or rapid, as in tachycardia (rapid heart rate) and tachypnea (rapid breathing).

  6. The term 'erythrocyte' refers to a:

    Answer: Red blood cell

    Erythrocyte is formed from erythr/o (red) and -cyte (cell), meaning red blood cell responsible for oxygen transport.

  7. Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?

    Answer: Thoracic cavity

    The thoracic (chest) cavity is enclosed by the rib cage and contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels.