AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 3

Question 1

The term 'dyspnea' refers to:

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Difficulty breathing

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Painful urination

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Abnormal heart rhythm

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Difficulty swallowing

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct anatomical position?

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Standing, arms at sides, palms facing forward

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Standing, arms at sides, palms facing backward

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Lying supine with arms crossed

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Sitting upright with hands on knees

Question 3

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to:

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Bone

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Muscle

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Cartilage

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Nerve

Question 4

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

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Sagittal plane

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Transverse plane

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Frontal (coronal) plane

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Oblique plane

Question 5

The suffix '-itis' indicates:

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Inflammation

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Tumor or mass

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Surgical repair

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Disease condition

Question 6

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and intestines?

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Smooth muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Striated muscle

Question 7

The medical term 'hematuria' means:

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Blood in the urine

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Blood in the stool

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Excessive urination

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Painful urination