Free NPS Medical Terminology & Anatomy Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Slow

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Fast

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Above

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Below

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to inflammation of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis

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Nephritis

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Dermatitis

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Arthritis

Question 3

Which body system is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients?

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Circulatory System

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Respiratory System

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Digestive System

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Nervous System

Question 4

Which medical root word refers to the stomach?

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Gastro

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Hepato

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Nephro

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Cardio

Question 5

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Skin

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Liver

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Heart

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Brain

Question 6

Which suffix means 'surgical removal'?

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-ectomy

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-itis

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-logy

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-scopy

Question 7

Which bone is found in the upper arm?

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Humerus

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Femur

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Tibia

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Radius

Question 8

What term is used to describe a heart rate above 100 beats per minute?

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Tachycardia

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Bradycardia

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Arrhythmia

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Hypertension

Question 9

What is the meaning of the term 'cyanosis'?

Accepted Answer

Bluish discoloration

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Redness of the skin

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Swelling of tissue

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Loss of sensation