MLS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 3

Question 1

The root word 'nephro-' pertains to which structure?

Accepted Answer

Kidney

Answer

Nephro- refers to the kidney, as seen in nephrology and nephritis.

Question 2

In anatomical directional terms, 'superior' means:

Accepted Answer

Toward the head

Answer

Superior refers to a position toward the head or upper part of the body.

Question 3

The combining form 'cyto-' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Cell

Answer

Cyto- means cell, as in cytology (study of cells) and cytoplasm.

Question 4

Which suffix means 'inflammation of'?

Accepted Answer

-itis

Answer

-Itis denotes inflammation, as in appendicitis, hepatitis, or gastritis.

Question 5

The term 'thrombocytopenia' refers to a decrease in:

Accepted Answer

Platelets

Answer

Thrombo- means clot/platelet, cyto- means cell, and -penia means deficiency, indicating low platelet count.

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