NHI Anatomy and Medical Terminology 4

Question 1

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Bone

Answer

The combining form 'oste/o' refers to bone, as seen in osteoporosis and osteoblast.

Question 2

Which directional term means 'toward the midline of the body'?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Answer

Medial means toward the midline of the body, while lateral means away from the midline.

Question 3

What does the suffix '-scopy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Visual examination using a scope

Answer

The suffix '-scopy' means visual examination using a scope, as in colonoscopy or endoscopy.

Question 4

The term 'hematuria' indicates:

Accepted Answer

Blood in the urine

Answer

'Hemat/o' means blood, and '-uria' refers to urine condition, so hematuria means blood in the urine.

Question 5

Which organ system is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

Accepted Answer

Urinary system

Answer

The urinary system, including the kidneys, filters blood and produces urine to eliminate waste.

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