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What is the proper plural ending for biopsy? a. -i b. -es c. -ies d. ses |
c. -ies |
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The core foundation of a medical term is the: a. prefix b. suffix c. root word d. combining root |
c. root word |
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Why are combining vowels placed in medical terms? a. to help with pronunciation b. to help define the word c. to make words longer d. to help with spelling |
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How many amino acids are there? a. 5 b. 9 c. 3 d. 7 |
b. 9 |
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What is the prefix in the medical term microbiologist? a. ist b. bio c. micro d. mi |
c. micro |
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What is the control center of the cell? a. plasma membrane b. organelles c. cytoplasm d. nucleus |
d. nucleus |
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What is the process by which cancers send cells to distant sites of the body? a. malignant b. tumors c. benign d. metastasis |
d. metastasis |
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Whats the term for a specialist who treats and diagnosis disorders of the foot? a. psychiatrist b. pediatrician c. pathologist d. podiatrist |
d. podiatrist |
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The correct way to formulate a definition for medical words is to read the word parts from them: a. middle to the left b. right to left c. left to right d. middle to the right |
b. right to left |
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The nucleus contains the: a. cytoplasm b. plasma membrane c. organelles d. nucleoplasm |
d. nucleoplasm |
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THe types of cells that are shaped like roots are _____ cells. a. epithelial b. nerve c. fat d. muscle |
b. nerve |
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An example of a mucous membrane is a _____ membrane. a. peritoneal b. pericardial c. genitoutinary d. pleural |
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Which term describes the upper lateral abdominal region containing the lower ribs? a. right iliac b. left hypogastric c. right hypochondriac d. right epigastric |
c. right hypochondriac |
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The outer layer of skin is formed by: a. squamous elithelial cells b. epithelial tissue c. connective tissue d. columnar spithelial cells |
a. squamous elithelial cells |
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What is the definition for intra-? a. below b. above c. between d. within |
d. within |
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Inflammation of the peritoneal cavity is called: a. peritonitis b. perimetritis c. pericarditis d. polyarteritis |
a. peritonitis |
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Which term includes a suffix? a. epioglottis b. analgesia c. carcinoma d. telescopy |
c. carcinoma |
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The combining vowel is placed between: a. the prefix and word root b. two suffixes c. two root words d. two prefixes |
c. two root words |
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Which of the following are lipids? a. carbohydrates b. amino acids c. waxes d. proteins |
c. waxes |
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The type of cells the secrete directly into the blood stream are _____ cells. a. columnar spithelial b. exocrine gland c. endorcrine gland d. squamous epithlial |
c. endocrine gland |
