CET Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology

Question 1

Which organ is primarily examined during a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Colon

Answer

Stomach

Answer

Small intestine

Answer

Esophagus

Question 2

What does the medical term 'esophagogastroduodenoscopy' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Answer

Liver scan

Answer

Brain MRI

Answer

Chest X-ray

Question 3

What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

Accepted Answer

Covers the trachea to prevent aspiration

Answer

Assists in digestion

Answer

Directs air into the lungs

Answer

Produces digestive enzymes

Question 4

Which body system includes the esophagus, stomach, and intestines?

Accepted Answer

Digestive system

Answer

Respiratory system

Answer

Urinary system

Answer

Endocrine system

Question 5

What does the prefix 'gastro-' refer to in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Stomach

Answer

Liver

Answer

Kidneys

Answer

Bladder

Question 6

Which part of the respiratory system is commonly visualized during a bronchoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Trachea and bronchi

Answer

Larynx

Answer

Sinuses

Answer

Diaphragm

Question 7

What term describes the muscular movement that pushes food through the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis

Answer

Osmosis

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Filtration

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Reabsorption

Question 8

Which term refers to inflammation of the stomach lining?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis

Answer

Colitis

Answer

Bronchitis

Answer

Arthritis

Question 9

What is the medical term for visual examination of the colon?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy

Answer

Gastroscopy

Answer

Endarterectomy

Answer

Bronchoscopy