CPC Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 4

Question 1

Which combining form relates to the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepat/o

Answer

Hepat/o is the combining form for the liver, used in terms like hepatitis and hepatomegaly.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Red blood cells

Answer

Erythr/o means red, cyt/o means cell, and -osis means abnormal condition, indicating excess red blood cells.

Question 3

The term 'sublingual' describes administration:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

Sub- means under and lingual refers to the tongue, so sublingual means under the tongue.

Question 4

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Answer

Tendons are fibrous connective tissue bands that attach muscle to bone, enabling movement.

Question 5

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Bone

Answer

Oste/o is the combining form for bone, as in osteoporosis (porous bone) and osteomyelitis.

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