CN Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'hepato-' refers to which organ?
- Kidney
- Liver (Correct answer)
- Stomach
- Pancreas
Correct answer: Liver
'Hepato-' is the combining form for the liver.
Question 2: Which suffix means 'inflammation'?
- -ectomy
- -itis (Correct answer)
- -ology
- -osis
Correct answer: -itis
The suffix '-itis' denotes inflammation, as in gastritis.
Question 3: The term 'gastric' relates to which part of the digestive system?
- Mouth
- Stomach (Correct answer)
- Small intestine
- Colon
Correct answer: Stomach
'Gastric' pertains to the stomach.
Question 4: Which organ is primarily responsible for producing bile?
- Gallbladder
- Liver (Correct answer)
- Spleen
- Kidney
Correct answer: Liver
The liver produces bile, which the gallbladder stores.
Question 5: The prefix 'hyper-' means:
- Below normal
- Above or excessive (Correct answer)
- Around
- Beside
Correct answer: Above or excessive
'Hyper-' means excessive or above normal, as in hyperglycemia.
Question 6: Which nutrient-processing organ regulates blood glucose via insulin?
- Pancreas (Correct answer)
- Liver
- Spleen
- Adrenal gland
Correct answer: Pancreas
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood glucose.
Question 7: The term 'renal' refers to which organ?
- Heart
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Lung
- Liver
Correct answer: Kidney
'Renal' pertains to the kidney.
CN Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
The prefix 'hepato-' refers to which organ?