AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 2

Question 1

Which combining form refers to the kidney?

Accepted Answer

nephr/o

Answer

Nephr/o is the combining form derived from Greek meaning kidney, used in terms like nephrology and nephritis.

Question 2

The suffix '-ectomy' means:

Accepted Answer

surgical removal

Answer

The suffix -ectomy means surgical excision or removal, as in appendectomy (removal of the appendix).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Dermis

Answer

The dermis is the middle layer of skin that houses sweat glands, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and blood vessels.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A slow heart rate

Answer

Brady- means slow, and -cardia refers to heart condition, so bradycardia means an abnormally slow heart rate (below 60 bpm).

Question 5

The medical term for the collarbone is:

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Answer

The clavicle is the collarbone, a horizontal bone connecting the sternum to the scapula.

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