Question 1

Kary/o is a combining form for the

Accepted Answer

A)  cytoplasm. 
B)  nucleus. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  lysosomes. 
A)  cytoplasm. 
B)  nucleus. 
C)  mitochondria. 
D)  lysosomes.

Question 2

The liver is in the _____ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper right 
B)  upper left 
C)  lower right 
D)  lower left 
A)  upper right 
B)  upper left 
C)  lower right 
D)  lower left

Question 3

The combining form faci/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  face. 
B)  fascia. 
C)  fact. 
D)  front. 
A)  face. 
B)  fascia. 
C)  fact. 
D)  front.

Question 4

Cervic/o is a combining form for the

Accepted Answer

A)  abdomen. 
B)  neck. 
C)  chest. 
D)  arm. 
A)  abdomen. 
B)  neck. 
C)  chest. 
D)  arm.

Question 5

Otoscopes are used for viewing the

Accepted Answer

A)  ears. 
B)  eyes. 
C)  bones. 
D)  umbilical region. 
A)  ears. 
B)  eyes. 
C)  bones. 
D)  umbilical region.

Question 6

Munro's point is located in the _____ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper right 
B)  upper left 
C)  lower right 
D)  lower left 
A)  upper right 
B)  upper left 
C)  lower right 
D)  lower left

Question 7

The opposite of superior is

Accepted Answer

A)  palmate. 
B)  proximal. 
C)  inferior. 
D)  pronate. 
A)  palmate. 
B)  proximal. 
C)  inferior. 
D)  pronate.

Question 8

One of the combining forms for the nucleus of the cell is

Accepted Answer

A)  chondr/o. 
B)  cyt/o. 
C)  lys/o. 
D)  kary/o. 
A)  chondr/o. 
B)  cyt/o. 
C)  lys/o. 
D)  kary/o.

Question 9

The substance that holds organelles within a cell is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cytoplasm. 
B)  lysosome. 
C)  mitochondrion. 
D)  ribosome. 
A)  cytoplasm. 
B)  lysosome. 
C)  mitochondrion. 
D)  ribosome.

Question 10

The abdominopelvic region that is immediately superior to the umbilical region is the _____ region.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondriac 
B)  lumbar 
C)  epigastric 
D)  hypogastric 
A)  hypochondriac 
B)  lumbar 
C)  epigastric 
D)  hypogastric

Question 11

The structure that is the site of protein formation is the

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondrion. 
B)  ribosome. 
C)  lysosome. 
D)  nucleus. 
A)  mitochondrion. 
B)  ribosome. 
C)  lysosome. 
D)  nucleus.

Question 12

The term that means "away from an organ" is

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior. 
B)  superior. 
C)  afferent. 
D)  efferent. 
A)  anterior. 
B)  superior. 
C)  afferent. 
D)  efferent.

Question 13

The plural of hilum is

Accepted Answer

A)  hilus. 
B)  hila. 
C)  hili. 
D)  hilae. 
A)  hilus. 
B)  hila. 
C)  hili. 
D)  hilae.

Question 14

McBurney's point is located in the _____ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A)  upper right 
B)  upper left 
C)  lower right 
D)  lower left 
A)  upper right 
B)  upper left 
C)  lower right 
D)  lower left

Question 15

The part of the esophagus that is farthest from its beginning at the throat is the ____ end.

Accepted Answer

A)  dorsal 
B)  distal 
C)  dextrad 
D)  proximal 
A)  dorsal 
B)  distal 
C)  dextrad 
D)  proximal

Question 16

The mediastinum is ____ to the lungs.

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral 
B)  superior 
C)  medial 
D)  inferior 
A)  lateral 
B)  superior 
C)  medial 
D)  inferior

Question 17

The process of converting energy by breaking down substances is

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolism. 
B)  catabolism. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  homeostasis. 
A)  anabolism. 
B)  catabolism. 
C)  metabolism. 
D)  homeostasis.

Question 18

Which structure in a cell is responsible for conversion of nutrients to energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleus 
B)  Mitochondrion 
C)  Ribosome 
D)  Cytoplasm 
A)  Nucleus 
B)  Mitochondrion 
C)  Ribosome 
D)  Cytoplasm

Question 19

Thel/e refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  lung. 
B)  nipple. 
C)  testis. 
D)  windpipe. 
A)  lung. 
B)  nipple. 
C)  testis. 
D)  windpipe.

Question 20

Which suffix means "pertaining to?"

Accepted Answer

A)  -al 
B)  -ia 
C)  -some 
D)  -us 
A)  -al 
B)  -ia 
C)  -some 
D)  -us

Exam 2: Body Structure and Directional Terminology

Kary/o is a combining form for the

The liver is in the _____ quadrant.

The combining form faci/o means

Cervic/o is a combining form for the

Otoscopes are used for viewing the

Munro's point is located in the _____ quadrant.

The opposite of superior is

One of the combining forms for the nucleus of the cell is

The substance that holds organelles within a cell is the

The abdominopelvic region that is immediately superior to the umbilical region is the _____ region.

The structure that is the site of protein formation is the

The term that means "away from an organ" is

The plural of hilum is

McBurney's point is located in the _____ quadrant.

The part of the esophagus that is farthest from its beginning at the throat is the ____ end.

The mediastinum is ____ to the lungs.

The process of converting energy by breaking down substances is

Which structure in a cell is responsible for conversion of nutrients to energy?

Thel/e refers to the

Which suffix means "pertaining to?"

Introduction to Healthcare Terminology

Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Digestive System

Genitourinary System

Obstetric, Perinatal, and Congenital Conditions

Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, and the Immune Mechanism

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Nervous System

Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Eye and Adnexa

Ear and Mastoid Process

Endocrine System and Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Introduction to Healthcare Terminology

Body Structure and Directional Terminology

Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Digestive System

Genitourinary System

Genitourinary System

Genitourinary System

Obstetric, Perinatal, and Congenital Conditions

Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, and the Immune Mechanism

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Nervous System

Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Eye and Adnexa

Ear and Mastoid Process

Endocrine System and Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Filters