AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 2

Question 1

Which combining form refers to the kidney?

Accepted Answer

nephr/o

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hepat/o

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gastr/o

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cardi/o

Question 2

The suffix '-ectomy' means:

Accepted Answer

surgical removal

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incision into

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visual examination

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suturing

Question 3

Which layer of the skin contains sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Dermis

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Epidermis

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Hypodermis

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Stratum corneum

Question 4

A patient is diagnosed with bradycardia. This means the patient has:

Accepted Answer

A slow heart rate

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A rapid heart rate

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An irregular heart rhythm

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High blood pressure

Question 5

The medical term for the collarbone is:

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

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Scapula

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Sternum

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Humerus

Question 6

Which organ system is responsible for gas exchange between the blood and the environment?

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Respiratory system

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Cardiovascular system

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Digestive system

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Lymphatic system

Question 7

The prefix 'poly-' means:

Accepted Answer

Many or much

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Few

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Below normal

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Around