CPC Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 4

Question 1

Which combining form relates to the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepat/o

Answer

Gastr/o

Answer

Splen/o

Answer

Pancreat/o

Question 2

A patient chart notes 'erythrocytosis.' This means an abnormal increase in:

Accepted Answer

Red blood cells

Answer

White blood cells

Answer

Platelets

Answer

Plasma proteins

Question 3

The term 'sublingual' describes administration:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

Under the skin

Answer

Through the muscle

Answer

Through the vein

Question 4

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Answer

Ligament

Answer

Cartilage

Answer

Fascia

Question 5

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Bone

Answer

Muscle

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Cartilage

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Connective tissue

Question 6

A coder encounters the term 'tachypnea.' This refers to:

Accepted Answer

Rapid breathing

Answer

Slow breathing

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Absence of breathing

Answer

Difficult breathing

Question 7

The peritoneum is the membrane that lines which cavity?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal cavity

Answer

Thoracic cavity

Answer

Cranial cavity

Answer

Pericardial cavity