NHI Medical Terminology & Anatomy 5

Question 1

The term 'cardiomegaly' means:

Accepted Answer

Enlarged heart

Answer

Cardio- means heart and -megaly means enlargement, so cardiomegaly is an abnormally enlarged heart.

Question 2

Which body system is responsible for hormone secretion?

Accepted Answer

Endocrine system

Answer

The endocrine system consists of glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Question 3

The prefix 'erythro-' refers to the color:

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Erythro- means red, as in erythrocyte (red blood cell) or erythema (redness of the skin).

Question 4

Which suffix means 'surgical creation of an opening'?

Accepted Answer

-ostomy

Answer

The suffix -ostomy means surgical creation of a permanent or semi-permanent opening, as in colostomy.

Question 5

The anatomical term 'supine' describes a patient:

Accepted Answer

Lying face up

Answer

Supine refers to lying on the back with face upward, opposite of the prone position.

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