CABT Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?
- Ecto-
- Endo- (Correct answer)
- Exo-
- Peri-
Correct answer: Endo-
'Endo-' means within or inside, as in endoscopy (viewing inside the body).
Question 2: The mitral valve is located between which two heart chambers?
- Right atrium and right ventricle
- Left atrium and left ventricle (Correct answer)
- Left ventricle and aorta
- Right ventricle and pulmonary artery
Correct answer: Left atrium and left ventricle
The mitral (bicuspid) valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle.
Question 3: What is the medical term for the kneecap?
- Malleolus
- Olecranon
- Patella (Correct answer)
- Calcaneus
Correct answer: Patella
The patella is the sesamoid bone commonly known as the kneecap.
Question 4: Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs like the bladder?
- Cardiac muscle
- Skeletal muscle
- Smooth muscle (Correct answer)
- Striated muscle
Correct answer: Smooth muscle
Smooth muscle is involuntary and lines hollow organs such as the bladder, uterus, and intestines.
Question 5: The suffix '-ectomy' refers to which surgical procedure?
- Incision into
- Surgical repair of
- Surgical removal of (Correct answer)
- Visual examination of
Correct answer: Surgical removal of
'-Ectomy' means surgical removal or excision, as in appendectomy (removal of the appendix).
Question 6: Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
- Cerebrum
- Cerebellum (Correct answer)
- Medulla oblongata
- Thalamus
Correct answer: Cerebellum
The cerebellum coordinates voluntary movements, balance, and fine motor control.
Question 7: Erythrocytes are best described as which blood component?
- White blood cells
- Platelets
- Red blood cells (Correct answer)
- Plasma proteins
Correct answer: Red blood cells
Erythrocytes are red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen via hemoglobin.
CABT Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 2
Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?