CVA Veterinary Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3

Question 1

The combining form 'nephr/o' refers to which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

Nephr/o is the combining form for kidney, as in nephrology (study of kidney disease).

Question 2

Which term describes the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering most abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneum

Answer

The peritoneum is the serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs.

Question 3

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow

Answer

Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (abnormally slow heart rate).

Question 4

The term 'bilateral' means:

Accepted Answer

On both sides

Answer

Bilateral means pertaining to or affecting both sides of the body.

Question 5

Which combining form means 'bone'?

Accepted Answer

Oste/o

Answer

Oste/o is the combining form for bone, as in osteoporosis (decrease in bone density).

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