CPC Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 3

Question 1

The prefix 'hypo-' most commonly means:

Accepted Answer

Below normal

Answer

Hypo- means under, below, or less than normal, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Question 2

Which anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Answer

Proximal means nearer to the point of attachment or origin, while distal means farther away.

Question 3

The term 'dysuria' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Painful or difficult urination

Answer

Dys- means painful or difficult, and -uria refers to urine, so dysuria is painful urination.

Question 4

Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess water, producing urine.

Question 5

The medical term 'rhinorrhea' means:

Accepted Answer

Runny nose (nasal discharge)

Answer

Rhin/o means nose and -rrhea means flow or discharge, so rhinorrhea is a runny nose.

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