CABT Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment or origin?
- Distal
- Lateral
- Proximal (Correct answer)
- Inferior
Correct answer: Proximal
Proximal describes a structure closer to the point of origin or attachment, such as the proximal end of the femur near the hip.
Question 2: The combining form 'cardi/o' refers to which organ?
- Liver
- Kidney
- Heart (Correct answer)
- Lung
Correct answer: Heart
'Cardi/o' refers to the heart and is used in terms like cardiogram and cardiology.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes the function of the lymphatic system?
- Produces red blood cells
- Returns excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream (Correct answer)
- Regulates hormone secretion
- Filters blood in the kidneys
Correct answer: Returns excess tissue fluid to the bloodstream
The lymphatic system collects excess interstitial fluid and returns it to the venous circulation.
Question 4: What is the term for the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?
- Ligament
- Tendon (Correct answer)
- Cartilage
- Fascia
Correct answer: Tendon
Tendons are dense connective tissue structures that attach skeletal muscles to bones.
Question 5: A patient diagnosed with 'tachycardia' has which condition?
- Slow heart rate
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Fast heart rate (Correct answer)
- Absent heart rate
Correct answer: Fast heart rate
Tachycardia means an abnormally fast heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute in adults.
Question 6: Which structure in the respiratory system prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing?
- Uvula
- Epiglottis (Correct answer)
- Trachea
- Glottis
Correct answer: Epiglottis
The epiglottis is a cartilaginous flap that closes over the larynx during swallowing to prevent aspiration.
Question 7: What does the suffix '-plasty' indicate in medical terminology?
- Inflammation of
- Surgical repair or reconstruction (Correct answer)
- Incision into
- Disease of
Correct answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction
'-Plasty' indicates a surgical procedure involving repair, reconstruction, or reshaping of a structure.
CABT Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 4
Which directional term means closer to the point of attachment or origin?