MLS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The root word 'nephro-' pertains to which structure?
- Liver
- Lung
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Nerve
Correct answer: Kidney
Nephro- refers to the kidney, as seen in nephrology and nephritis.
Question 2: In anatomical directional terms, 'superior' means:
- Toward the front
- Toward the back
- Toward the head (Correct answer)
- Toward the feet
Correct answer: Toward the head
Superior refers to a position toward the head or upper part of the body.
Question 3: The combining form 'cyto-' refers to:
- Tissue
- Cell (Correct answer)
- Organ
- Blood
Correct answer: Cell
Cyto- means cell, as in cytology (study of cells) and cytoplasm.
Question 4: Which suffix means 'inflammation of'?
- -osis
- -itis (Correct answer)
- -emia
- -lysis
Correct answer: -itis
-Itis denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis, hepatitis, or gastritis.
Question 5: The term 'thrombocytopenia' refers to a decrease in:
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Platelets (Correct answer)
- Fibrinogen
Correct answer: Platelets
Thrombo- means clot/platelet, cyto- means cell, and -penia means deficiency, indicating low platelet count.
Question 6: The anatomical cavity that contains the heart and lungs is the:
- Abdominal cavity
- Pelvic cavity
- Thoracic cavity (Correct answer)
- Cranial cavity
Correct answer: Thoracic cavity
The thoracic (chest) cavity houses the heart, lungs, and major vessels.
Question 7: The prefix 'brady-' means:
- Fast
- Slow (Correct answer)
- Large
- Small
Correct answer: Slow
Brady- means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate) or bradypnea (slow breathing).
MLS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3
The root word 'nephro-' pertains to which structure?