CPC Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 5

Question 1

Which suffix means 'pertaining to' or 'relating to'?

Accepted Answer

-al

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-itis

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-osis

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-ectomy

Question 2

The brachial artery is located in the:

Accepted Answer

Upper arm

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Thigh

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Neck

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Lower leg

Question 3

Which term describes a recording or image produced by a diagnostic procedure?

Accepted Answer

-gram

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-scopy

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-graphy

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-meter

Question 4

The myocardium is the:

Accepted Answer

Middle muscular layer of the heart wall

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Inner lining of the heart

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Outer sac surrounding the heart

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Valvular tissue of the heart

Question 5

The suffix '-pathy' means:

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Disease or disorder of

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Surgical repair

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Inflammation

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Excessive production

Question 6

Which anatomical direction term means toward the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Medial

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Lateral

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Posterior

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Inferior

Question 7

The term 'cyanosis' indicates which clinical finding?

Accepted Answer

Bluish discoloration of the skin

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Yellowing of the skin

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Redness of the skin

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Pale skin due to anemia