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149 Cards in this Set
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parathyroid glands are located in the
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neck
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which of the following hormones stimulates secretion of estrogen and sperm production
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follicle stimulating hormone
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the thyroid gland helps to regulate
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metabolism
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which of the following secrete estrogen and progesterone
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ovaries
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which of the following hormones affects skin pigmentation
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melanocyte stimulating
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which of the following affects the sympathetic nervous system in stress response
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epinephrine
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the absorption of water by kidney tubules is influenced by
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antidiuretic hormone
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carbohydrate and sugar metabolism are regulated by
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glucagon
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which of the following glands affect the onset of puberty
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pineal
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a diagnosis of type2 DM indicates that the patient
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is usually not dependent on insulin for survival
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andr/o is the combining form meaning
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male
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a woman with a beard has the condition termed
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hirsutism
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hyperthyroidism is also called
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graves disease
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slow pulse, dry skin, and puffy hands and face are characteristic of
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hypothyroidism
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the condition characterized by advanced hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults is
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myxedema
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a condition of congenital hypothyroidism that results in lack of physical and mental development is
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cretinism
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the medical term for high blood sugar is
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hyperglycemia
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a transverse radiologic image of the pituitary gland is obtained by the
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computed tomography
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which of the following is a test to determine the efficiency of glandular secretions
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thyroid function study
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an agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called a/an
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mydriatic
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the medical term for pink eye is
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conjunctivitis
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the use of intense cold to seal a hole or tear in the retina is performed in which surgical procedure
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cyropexy
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enucleation refers to the excision of the
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eyeball
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blepharoptosis is usually caused by
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paralysis
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the medical term for a sty is
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hordeolum
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the disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve, producing defects in vision is
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glaucoma
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the instrument most commonly used to visualize the interior of the eye is a/an
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opthalmoscope
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absence of a lens, usually after a cataract extraction is called
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aphakia
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the ophthalmologic term describing a fibrous growth of conjunctival tissue that extends on the cornea is termed
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pterygium
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corne/o and which other combining form means cornea?
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kerat/o
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aque/o is a combining form meaning
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water
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ocul/o is a combining form meaning
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eye
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scler/o is a combining form meaning
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hard
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lacrimation refers to
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secretion of tears
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the term diplopia means
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double vision
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the condition in which it is difficult to see objects at a distance is called
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myopia
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uncontrolled blinking or twitching of the eyelid is called
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blepharospasm
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vitreous pertains to
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glassy
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an outward turning of the rim of the eyelid is called
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ectropion
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the incus is located in the
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middle ear
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which of the following is associated with nerve impulses and body movements
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semicircular canals
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the larger of the two sacs within the membrane labyrinth of the vestibule in the inner ear is the
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utricle
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air passed to the auditory tube from the outside of the body via the throats is important for maintaining
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equal air pressure
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which of the following relays sound waves to the brain for interpretation of sound
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inner ear
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the membrane that covers the opening between the middle ear and inner ear is the
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oval window
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the coiled tubular structure of the inner ear is known as the
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cochlea
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which of the following connects the middle ear to the throat
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auditory tube
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which of the following is the first of three auditory ossicles of the middle ear
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malleus
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fluid with the labyrinth of the ear is known as
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endolymph
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ot/o and this other combining form mean ear
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aur/i
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cerumin/o is a combining form meaning
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wax
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the term for ringing or buzzing in the ear is
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tinnitus
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the medical term for earache is
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otalgia
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paracusis is a medical term describing
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impaired hearing
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inflammation of the middle ear is called
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otitis media
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an excessive buildup of wax in the ear is called a/an
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cerumen impaction
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conductive hearing loss is called a/an
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audiometer
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which surgical procedure is done to correct otosclerosis
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stapedectomy
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an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity describes
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ascites
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the term that means to vomit blood is
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hematemesis
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a laxative is called a
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cathartic
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which region of the abdomen is located below the navel
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hypogastric
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ankyloglossia is defined as a/an
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tonguetie condition
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the epigastric region of the abdomen is located
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below the sternum
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the term for difficulty swallowing is
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dysphagia
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another term for jaundice is
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icterus
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cholecystectomy is excision of the
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gallbladder
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a lower GI series is also called a/an
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barium enema
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which of the following is a factor that affects public health literacy
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all of the above
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which of the following disease states are commonly worse in patients with low health literacy
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all of the above
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what percent of US adults have proficient health literacy
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12%
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adults with below basic health literacy are more likely than the general population to
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be age 65 or older
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according to the data presented which of the following statements is/are true
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all of the above
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what is the typical reading grade level of health information provided by health care practitioners
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grades 10-13
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the combining form of celi/o means
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abdomen
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the combining form meaning stone is
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lith/o
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the combining form meaning to eat or swallow is
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phag/o
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the combining form meaning duct is
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doch/o
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gloss/o refers to the
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tongue
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pylorus means
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gatekeeper
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proct/o refers to the anus and
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rectum
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which combining form specifically refers to the small intestine
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enter/o
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the suffix -emesis means
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vomiting
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which of the following regions of the abdomen refer to the upper lateral regions beneath the ribs
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hypochondriac
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the ureters have which of the following functions in regard to urine
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carry
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which of the following carries the urine from the kidneys to the bladder
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ureter
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all of the combining forms below mean sugar except
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glycos/o
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which of the following is an opening to the outside of the body
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urinary meatus
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all of the following are critical elements regulated by the kidneys except
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nitrogen
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the inner part of the kidney is called
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medulla
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which of the following is described as basin like
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renal pelvis
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which of the following is the part of the kidney where vessels come and go
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hilum
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which of the following combining forms means ureter
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ureter/o
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the ureteropelvic junction connects the renal pelvis and
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ureter
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public health is financed by premiums and cost sharing while managed are is financed by taxes
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false
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OBRA 'mandated that pharmacists must
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A and B
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Managed care's focus on disease prevention is limited by short term business and disenrollment
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true
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public health is focused on decreased cost of health services while managed care is focused on increased access to health care services
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false
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the center for disease control and prevention is responsible for the control and prevention of
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all of the above
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the medical term for bedwetting is called nocturnal
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enuresis
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py/o is a combining form meaning
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pus
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which of the following identifies the xray imaging of the bladder and urethra taken as the patient urinates
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VCU
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which is a degenerative disease of the renal tubule
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nephrosis
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the combining form for kidney is
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ren/o
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nephrolithiasis describes the presence of what in the kidney
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stones
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the term describing painful or difficult voiding is
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dysuria
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the inability to pass urine is called
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anuresis
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urethrocystitis is inflammation of the urethra and
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bladder
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which of the following means little ball
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glomerul/o
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a missed abortion is defined as
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death of a fetus or embryo within the uterus
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the microscopic and chemical examination of placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities is termed
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chroionic villus sampling
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the scrotum is divided into two sacs, each containing a testis and
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epididymis
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the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in north america, which often occurs with no symptoms is
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chlamydia
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which surgical method is used in performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)
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electrosurgery
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semen is made up of a mixture of secretions from all of the following except
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prostate gland
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the ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens and the
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seminal vesicle
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what is described as a coiled duct and is located on the top and side of the testis
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epididymis
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all of the following mean testis except
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sperm/o
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the origin of the term prostate is
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greek
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the urethra is contained in which area
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penis
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for which of the following diagnoses would a colporrhaphy involve posterior repair be indicated
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rectocele
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which of the following is the term for surgical breast enlargement
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augmentation mammoplasty
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where is sperm stored before emission
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epididymis
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the term that describes excision of fibroid tumors is
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myomectomy
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the embryo develops in a pearshaped organ of the cavity known as the
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uterus
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which of the following unites with the ovum to produce offspring
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spermatozoon
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the development of mammary glands in the male is
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gynecomastia
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which of the following is also known as the foreskin
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prepuce
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the endoscope used to examine within the vagina is called a/an
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colposcope
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test/o and which other combining form means testicle
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orchid/o
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the combining form meaning glans penis is
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balan/o
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prostat/o is a combining form referring to the
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prostate gland
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the latin combining form meaning seed is
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spermo
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the combining form referring to the region between the scrotum and the anus is
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perine/o
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the term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is
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oligospermia
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enlarged, swollen and herniated veins near the testis describe which of the following
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varicocele
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surgical restoration of function of the vas deferens is called
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vasovasostomy
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which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis
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urologist
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which of the following produces testosterone
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testes
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cervic/o is a combining form meaning
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neck
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vulv/o and which other combining form means vulva
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episi/o
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metr/o is a combining form meaning
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uterus
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lact/o is a combining form meaning
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milk
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the combining form meaning menstruation is
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men/o
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the combining form meaning ovary is
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oophor/o
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the combining form for egg is
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ov/i
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cervical intraepithelial neoplastia (CIN) is defined as
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cervical dysplasia
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inflammation of one or both of the ovaries is termed
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oophoritis
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pouching of the bladder into the vagina is
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cystocele
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