MLS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'hepato-' refers to which organ?
- Kidney
- Liver (Correct answer)
- Spleen
- Pancreas
Correct answer: Liver
Hepato- derives from the Greek 'hepar' meaning liver, as in hepatocyte or hepatitis.
Question 2: Which suffix means 'surgical removal of'?
- -plasty
- -oscopy
- -ectomy (Correct answer)
- -otomy
Correct answer: -ectomy
-Ectomy means surgical excision or removal, as in appendectomy or splenectomy.
Question 3: The term 'erythrocyte' literally translates to:
- White cell
- Red cell (Correct answer)
- Platelet
- Large cell
Correct answer: Red cell
Erythro- means red and -cyte means cell, so erythrocyte = red blood cell.
Question 4: Which anatomical plane divides the body into left and right halves?
- Frontal plane
- Transverse plane
- Sagittal plane (Correct answer)
- Oblique plane
Correct answer: Sagittal plane
The sagittal (midsagittal) plane divides the body into left and right portions.
Question 5: The term 'leukopenia' means:
- Excess white blood cells
- Deficiency of white blood cells (Correct answer)
- Excess red blood cells
- Deficiency of platelets
Correct answer: Deficiency of white blood cells
Leuko- means white, and -penia means deficiency, so leukopenia is a decreased white cell count.
Question 6: The suffix '-uria' in medical terminology refers to:
- A blood condition
- A condition of the urine (Correct answer)
- A liver disorder
- A skin condition
Correct answer: A condition of the urine
-Uria denotes a condition of the urine, as in hematuria (blood in urine) or glucosuria.
Question 7: Which term describes a position closer to the point of attachment or trunk of the body?
- Distal
- Lateral
- Proximal (Correct answer)
- Inferior
Correct answer: Proximal
Proximal describes a location nearer to the point of origin or trunk, opposite of distal.
MLS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2
The prefix 'hepato-' refers to which organ?