AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

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

Question 2

The combining form 'neur/o' relates to:

Accepted Answer

Nerves

Answer

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

Question 3

The largest internal organ in the human body is the:

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Lying face down

Answer

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

Question 5

The prefix 'tachy-' means:

Accepted Answer

Fast or rapid

Answer

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

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