CN Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?
- Stomach
- Small intestine (Correct answer)
- Large intestine
- Esophagus
Correct answer: Small intestine
Most nutrients are absorbed across the villi of the small intestine.
Question 2: The suffix '-emia' refers to a condition of the:
- Urine
- Blood (Correct answer)
- Skin
- Bone
Correct answer: Blood
'-emia' denotes a blood condition, as in anemia.
Question 3: Which structure connects the small and large intestines?
- Pylorus
- Ileocecal valve (Correct answer)
- Cardiac sphincter
- Duodenum
Correct answer: Ileocecal valve
The ileocecal valve joins the ileum to the cecum of the large intestine.
Question 4: The term 'dys-' as a prefix means:
- Normal
- Difficult or painful (Correct answer)
- Fast
- Without
Correct answer: Difficult or painful
'Dys-' means difficult, painful, or abnormal, as in dysphagia.
Question 5: Which part of the small intestine comes first after the stomach?
- Jejunum
- Ileum
- Duodenum (Correct answer)
- Cecum
Correct answer: Duodenum
The duodenum is the first segment of the small intestine.
Question 6: The combining form 'entero-' refers to the:
- Intestines (Correct answer)
- Stomach
- Liver
- Colon
Correct answer: Intestines
'Entero-' refers to the intestines, as in gastroenterology.
Question 7: Which organ absorbs water and forms feces?
- Small intestine
- Large intestine (Correct answer)
- Stomach
- Pancreas
Correct answer: Large intestine
The large intestine reabsorbs water and compacts waste into feces.
CN Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur?