CPC Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 2

Question 1

The medical term 'cholecystitis' refers to inflammation of which structure?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder

Answer

Liver

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Pancreas

Answer

Common bile duct

Question 2

Which plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions?

Accepted Answer

Transverse

Answer

Sagittal

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Coronal

Answer

Oblique

Question 3

The combining form 'neur/o' refers to which body system?

Accepted Answer

Nervous

Answer

Muscular

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Vascular

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Lymphatic

Question 4

A patient is diagnosed with 'bradycardia.' What does this condition describe?

Accepted Answer

Slow heart rate

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Rapid heart rate

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Irregular heartbeat

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Absent pulse

Question 5

Which suffix means 'surgical fixation' or 'to suture in place'?

Accepted Answer

-pexy

Answer

-plasty

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-rrhaphy

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-desis

Question 6

The femur is located in which region of the body?

Accepted Answer

Thigh

Answer

Upper arm

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Lower leg

Answer

Forearm

Question 7

Which term describes the process of blood cell formation?

Accepted Answer

Hematopoiesis

Answer

Hemolysis

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Hemostasis

Answer

Hematuria