AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 5

Question 1

The suffix '-plasty' means:

Accepted Answer

Surgical repair or reconstruction

Answer

The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and arthroplasty (joint repair).

Question 2

Which of the following best describes homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment

Answer

Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment despite external changes, regulating temperature, pH, and fluid balance.

Question 3

The term 'leukopenia' means:

Accepted Answer

Deficiency of white blood cells

Answer

Leukopenia is formed from leuk/o (white) and -penia (deficiency), meaning an abnormally low white blood cell count.

Question 4

The mitral valve is located between which two heart chambers?

Accepted Answer

Left atrium and left ventricle

Answer

The mitral (bicuspid) valve controls blood flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle and prevents backflow.

Question 5

Which term describes a position toward the back of the body?

Accepted Answer

Posterior

Answer

Posterior means toward the back surface of the body, while anterior means toward the front (ventral side).

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AAMA Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology 5