MLPAO Anatomy and Medical Terminology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

The combining form 'hepato-' refers to which organ?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

'Hepato-' is derived from the Greek 'hepar' meaning liver. It is used in medical terms such as hepatitis (liver inflammation) and hepatocyte (liver cell).

Question 2

What anatomical term describes the position of the heart relative to the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Medial

Answer

The heart is medial to the lungs — it is positioned in the midline of the thorax between the two lungs in the mediastinum.

Question 3

Which suffix in medical terminology means 'condition of the blood'?

Accepted Answer

-emia

Answer

The suffix '-emia' means 'condition of the blood.' Examples include hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), anemia (low blood hemoglobin), and leukemia (malignant blood cells).

Question 4

The term 'phlebotomy' combines which word roots?

Accepted Answer

Phlebo (vein) + tomy (incision)

Answer

'Phlebotomy' combines 'phlebo-' (from Greek 'phleps' meaning vein) and '-tomy' (from Greek 'tome' meaning cutting or incision), literally meaning 'incision of a vein.'

Question 5

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Below normal or deficient

Answer

'Hypo-' means below normal, under, or deficient. Examples in laboratory medicine include hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), hypothyroidism (deficient thyroid function), and hyponatremia (low sodium).

MLPAO - Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario Practice Test

MLPAO - Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario Practice Test

MLPAO Anatomy and Medical Terminology Questions and Answers 2