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Medical Language for Modern Health Care, 4e (Allan)
Chapter 3 The Body as a Whole
1) The union of a sperm and an egg is known as
1. A) a blastocyst
2. B)
fertilization
3. C)
cytology
4. D)
implantation
5. E)
secretion
Answer: B
Explanation: The egg and sperm combine to form the zygote
in a process called fertilization.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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2) Histology refers to the study of the structure and function
of
1. A) an
organelle
2. B) a
cell
3. C)
tissues
4. D) an
organ
5. E) a
system
Answer: C
Explanation: Histology is the study of the structure and
function of tissues. Histology deconstructs into the suffix –logy meaning study
of and root/combining form hist/o- meaning
tissues.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Identify the elements that compose the body
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.1
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3) The brain, nerves, spinal cord and sense organs are part of
the ________ system.
1. A)
digestive
2. B)
muscular
3. C)
nervous
4. D)
respiratory
5. E)
reproductive
Answer: C
Explanation: The major organs of the nervous system are
the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sense organs.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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4) Which of the following terms means study of the cell?
1. A)
Cytology
2. B)
Embryology
3. C)
Histology
4. D)
Cytogenetics
5. E)
Karyotype
Answer: A
Explanation: Cytology is the study of the structure and
function of the cell. Cytology deconstructs into the suffix –logy meaning study
of and root/combining form cyt/o–
meaning cell.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Apply
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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5) Which of the following terms, meaning small structures that
carry out special metabolic tasks, is spelled correctly?
1. A)
Orginell
2. B)
Organel
3. C)
Organelle
4. D)
Orgunele
5. E)
Oragnelle
Answer: C
Explanation: The correct spelling for the term meaning
small structures that carry out special metabolic tasks is organelle.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Use medical terms pertaining to the body as a whole
to communicate and document in writing accurately and precisely in any health
care setting
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.A
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6) When the term cell changes to cellular, it functions as a(n)
1. A)
adjective
2. B)
adverb
3. C)
plural
4. D)
verb
5. E)
noun
Answer: A
Explanation: The word cellular is the adjective form of
cell.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Use medical terms pertaining to the body as a whole
to communicate and document in writing accurately and precisely in any health
care setting
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.A
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7) The powerhouse of the cell is the
1. A)
mitochondrion
2. B)
nucleus
3. C)
ribosome
4. D)
Golgi apparatus
5. E)
endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: A
Explanation: The powerhouse of the cell is the
mitochondrion. It extracts energy by breaking down compounds such as glucose
and fat.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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8) The word element that means condition is
1. A)
-cyte
2. B)
-stasis
3. C)
-ium
4. D)
-ior
5. E)
–ism
Answer: E
Explanation: The word element that means condition
is –ism.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Deconstruct medical terms related to the body
system as a whole into their word elements (roots, combining forms, prefixes,
and suffixes)
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.D
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9) Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary tissue
groups?
1. A)
Nervous
2. B)
Epithelial
3. C)
Skin
4. D)
Connective
5. E)
Muscle
Answer: C
Explanation: The four primary tissue groups are: nervous,
epithelial, connective and muscle; skin is not a tissue.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Describe the four primary tissue groups found in
the body
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.3
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10) A thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity is
a(n)
1. A) Golgi
apparatus
2. B)
membrane
3. C)
steroid
4. D)
endoplasmic reticulum
5. E)
cytoplasm
Answer: B
Explanation: A membrane is the thin layer of tissue
covering a structure or cavity.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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11) Which of the following terms means pertaining towithin the cell?
1. A)
Cellular
2. B)
Extracellular
3. C)
Intracellular
4. D)
Intercellular
5. E)
Pericellular
Answer: C
Explanation: The prefix intra- means
within; the term intracellular means pertaining to (-ar) within (intra-) the cell (cellul-).
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Apply
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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12) Which of the following terms means a bone-forming cell?
1. A)
Fibroblast
2. B)
Osteoblast
3. C)
Osteoclast
4. D)
Osteocyte
5. E)
Periosteum
Answer: B
Explanation: The definition of osteoblast is a bone-forming
cell. The term deconstructs into the suffix -blast meaning germ cell and combining
form osteo- meaning
bone.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Describe the four primary tissue groups found in
the body
Bloom’s: Apply
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.3
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13) The abdominal quadrant located directly under the right
breast is abbreviated
1. A)
RBQ
2. B)
RLQ
3. C)
LLQ
4. D)
RUQ
5. E)
LUQ
Answer: D
Explanation: The abdomen can be divided into four
quadrants with the umbilicus at the center. RUQ is an abbreviation for right upper quadrant, located
directly below the right breast.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Identify abbreviations as they relate to the words
they abbreviate and use them in the correct context of medical care
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.E
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14) A synonym for the coronal plane is the ________ plane.
1. A)
inferior
2. B)
superior
3. C)
sagittal
4. D)
frontal
5. E)
lateral
Answer: D
Explanation: The frontal plane is also known as the
coronal plane.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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15) The opposite of distal is
1. A)
proximal
2. B)
posterior
3. C)
ventral
4. D)
caudal
5. E)
frontal
Answer: A
Explanation: Proximal means situated nearest the center of
the body and distal means situated away from the center of the body; they are
opposites.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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16) Which of the following terms means pertaining to or nearer to the tail?
1. A)
Cephalic
2. B)
Superior
3. C)
Caudal
4. D)
Coronal
5. E)
Prone
Answer: C
Explanation: The term caudal means pertaining to (-al) or nearer to the
tail (caud-).
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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17) The term for lying flat on the belly is ________ and its
Latin meaning is ________.
1. A)
transverse; crosswise
2. B)
supine; bend backward
3. C)
prone; bending forward
4. D)
sagittal; bending forward
5. E)
ventral; bend backward
Answer: C
Explanation: The term for lying flat on the belly is prone
and its Latin meaning is bending forward.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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18) Posterior means ________ and is opposite in meaning to
________.
1. A)
coming behind; anterior
2. B)
situated below; superior
3. C)
situated away from the center; proximal
4. D)
situated nearest the center of the body; supine
5. E)
nearer the head; caudal
Answer: A
Explanation: The term posterior deconstructs into the
suffix –ior meaning
pertaining to and root poster- meaning
coming behind. The opposite of posterior is anterior, the front surface of a
body, situated in front.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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19) Which of the following terms has a prefix meaning below?
1. A)
Inguinal
2. B)
Quadrant
3. C)
Epigastric
4. D)
Hypogastric
5. E)
Hypertrophy
Answer: D
Explanation: The term hypogastric contains the
prefix hypo-,
meaning below or less than normal.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Describe the abdominal quadrants and the nine
regions of the abdomen
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.11
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20) Which of the following terms means pertaining to or nearer the head?
1. A)
Cephalic
2. B)
Dorsal
3. C)
Caudal
4. D)
Frontal
5. E)
Proximal
Answer: A
Explanation: The term cephalic deconstructs into the
suffix –ic meaning
pertaining to and root cephal- meaning
head. The definition of the term is pertaining to or nearer the head.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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21) The LLQ is located ________ to the LUQ.
1. A)
anterior
2. B)
posterior
3. C)
superior
4. D)
distal
5. E)
inferior
Answer: E
Explanation: LLQ refers to the left lower quadrant and LUQ
refers to the left upper quadrant. The LLQ is inferior, or below, the LUQ.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Identify abbreviations as they relate to the words
they abbreviate and use them in the correct context of medical care
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.E
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22) The diaphragm separates the ________ and ________ cavities.
1. A)
abdominal; pelvic
2. B)
abdominal; thoracic
3. C)
thoracic; spinal
4. D)
cranial; spinal
5. E)
cranial; thoracic
Answer: B
Explanation: The diaphragm is a musculomembranous
partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Map the body cavities
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.10
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23) The brain is located in the ________ cavity.
1. A)
cranial
2. B)
spinal
3. C)
pleural
4. D)
pelvic
5. E)
nasal
Answer: A
Explanation: The cranial cavity, a space inside the skull,
contains the brain.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Map the body cavities
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.10
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24) The sagittal plane divides the body into ________ and
________ portions.
1. A)
right; left
2. B)
anterior; posterior
3. C)
upper; lower
4. D)
distal; proximal
5. E)
cephalic; caudal
Answer: A
Explanation: The sagittal plane is a vertical plan that
divides the body into right and left portions.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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25) A synonym for transverse plane is ________ plane.
1. A)
frontal
2. B)
horizontal
3. C)
sagittal
4. D)
coronal
5. E)
distal
Answer: B
Explanation: Horizontal and transverse are synonymous
terms for the same plane.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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26) The meaning of the term hypochondriac is
1. A)
pertaining to cartilage below the ribs
2. B)
pertaining to small ribs
3. C) a
condition of the rib cartilage
4. D) a
condition of less than normal cartilage
5. E)
pertaining to cartilage between the ribs
Answer: A
Explanation: The term hypochondriac deconstructs into a
suffix –iac meaning
pertaining to, prefix hypo- below,
less than normal, and root chondr- meaning
ribs. The definition is pertaining to below the cartilage below the ribs.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Deconstruct medical terms related to the body
system as a whole into their word elements (roots, combining forms, prefixes,
and suffixes)
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.D
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27) The lymphatic system is composed of the
1. A)
lymph vessels, nodes and spleen
2. B)
thymus and spleen
3. C)
heart, blood vessels, and lymph
4. D)
lymph vessels and nodes, thymus and spleen
5. E)
lymph vessels and nodes
Answer: D
Explanation: The lymphatic system is composed of lymph
vessels and nodes, thymus gland and spleen.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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28) Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive system?
1. A)
Gallbladder
2. B)
Larynx
3. C)
Esophagus
4. D)
Liver
5. E)
Salivary glands
Answer: B
Explanation: The digestive system consists of the mouth,
tongue, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver,
gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestines. The larynx is part of the
respiratory system.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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29) The urinary system is composed of the
1. A)
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder
2. B)
kidneys and urinary bladder
3. C)
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
4. D)
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, prostate
5. E)
kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, vagina
Answer: C
Explanation: The urinary system consists of kidneys, ureters,
urinary bladder and urethra.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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30) The nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi, and lungs are parts of
the ________ system.
1. A)
respiratory
2. B)
cardiovascular
3. C)
musculoskeletal
4. D)
endocrine
5. E)
urinary
Answer: A
Explanation: The respiratory system consists of the nasal
cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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31) A synonym for ventral is
1. A)
distal
2. B)
anterior
3. C)
inferior
4. D)
superior
5. E)
posterior
Answer: B
Explanation: The synonym for ventral is anterior. The term
ventral deconstructs into the suffix –al meaning
pertaining to and root ventr- meaning
belly. The definition is pertaining to the abdomen or situated nearer the
surface of the abdomen.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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32) Telling a patient to assume a prone position is the same as
saying
1. A)
“Stand with your back towards me.”
2. B)
“Stand up with your arms over your head.”
3. C)
“Lie down on your side.”
4. D)
“Lie down on your belly.”
5. E)
“Lie down on your back.”
Answer: D
Explanation: A patient who is prone is lying face down or
flat on his/her belly, supine is the opposite and is laying on his/her back.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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33) The center of the abdomen is the ________ region.
1. A)
epigastric
2. B)
hypogastric
3. C)
umbilical
4. D)
inguinal
5. E)
hypochondriac
Answer: C
Explanation: The abdomen can be divided into four
quadrants with the umbilicus at the center. The term umbilicus deconstructs
into the suffix –al meaning
pertaining to and root umbilic- meaning
belly button, navel.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Describe the abdominal quadrants and the nine
regions of the abdomen
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.11
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34) The source of hereditary characteristics is abbreviated
________ and is packed in densely coiled bodies called ________.
1. A)
ANA; nuclei
2. B)
DNA; membranes
3. C)
RNA; ribosomes
4. D)
CNA; nucleoli
5. E)
DNA; chromosomes
Answer: E
Explanation: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the source of
hereditary characteristics found in chromosomes. Chromosomes are densely coiled
bodies of DNA.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Identify abbreviations as they relate to the words
they abbreviate and use them in the correct context of medical care
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.E
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35) Anabolism results from ________ of complex substances in the
cell from ________.
1. A)
breakdown; protein
2. B)
movement; inside the nucleus
3. C)
buildup; simpler substances
4. D)
breakdown; inside organelles
5. E)
buildup; mitochondria
Answer: C
Explanation: Anabolism refers to the buildup of complex
substances in the cell from simple ones as part of metabolism. The term
anabolism deconstructs into the suffix –ism meaning
condition and root anabol- meaning
build up.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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36) Several tissues work together to carry out specific functions
in a(n)
1. A)
cell
2. B)
organ
3. C)
organelle
4. D)
body system
5. E)
nucleus
Answer: B
Explanation: Several tissues working together to carry out
specific functions is the classic definition of an organ.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Identify the elements that compose the body
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.1
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37) Which of the following words means pertaining to urine?
1. A)
Ureter
2. B)
Urethra
3. C)
Urinary
4. D)
Urology
5. E)
Urination
Answer: C
Explanation: Urinary is the word that means pertaining to
urine. The term deconstructs into the suffix –ary meaning pertaining to and
root urin- meaning
urine.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Apply
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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38) Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills space is
known as ________ tissue.
1. A)
epithelial
2. B)
muscle
3. C)
nervous
4. D)
connective
5. E)
endocrine
Answer: D
Explanation: Connective tissue binds, supports, protects,
fills space, and stores fat.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Describe the four primary tissue groups found in
the body
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.3
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39) Nervous tissue is found in the
1. A)
brain and spinal cord
2. B)
skin and muscles
3. C)
brain and muscles
4. D)
brain and skin
5. E)
skin and spinal cord
Answer: A
Explanation: The nervous system is comprised of the brain,
spinal cord and nerves.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Describe the four primary tissue groups found in
the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.3
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40) Which term with a root and suffix refers to the study of cells?
1. A)
Histologist
2. B)
Cytologist
3. C)
Cytology
4. D)
Histology
5. E)
Physical therapist
Answer: C
Explanation: Cytology refers to the study of cells. The
term deconstructs into the suffix –logy meaning
the study of and root/combining form cyt/o- meaning
cells.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Deconstruct medical terms related to the body
system as a whole into their word elements (roots, combining forms, prefixes,
and suffixes)
Bloom’s: Apply
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.D
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41) The correct order for the organs of the urinary system is
1. A)
kidneys, urethra, ureters, and bladder
2. B)
bladder, ureters, kidneys, and urethra
3. C)
urethra, kidneys, ureters, and bladder
4. D) kidneys,
ureters, bladder, and urethra
5. E)
kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra
Answer: D
Explanation: The collection and elimination of urine
occurs in the following order within the urinary system: kidneys, ureters,
bladder, and urethra.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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42) The anterior cruciate ligament is located in the
1. A)
arm
2. B)
shoulder
3. C)
hip
4. D)
foot
5. E)
knee
Answer: E
Explanation: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a
band of connective tissue located in the knee that connects the femur to the
tibia.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Use medical terms pertaining to the body as a whole
to communicate and document in writing accurately and precisely in any health
care setting
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.A
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43) ________ transmits impulses for coordination, sensory
perception and motor actions.
1. A)
Muscle tissue
2. B)
Nervous tissue
3. C)
Connective tissue
4. D)
Epithelial tissue
5. E)
The thymus
Answer: B
Explanation: Nervous tissue transmits impulses for
coordination, sensory reception, and motor actions.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Describe the four primary tissue groups found in
the body
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.3
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44) Which of the following terms has a suffix meaning pertaining to?
1. A) Epithelium
2. B)
Capsule
3. C)
Reproductive
4. D)
Metabolism
5. E)
Synovial
Answer: E
Explanation: The term synovial is the only one listed that
has a suffix meaning pertaining to. The term synovial means pertaining to
(suffix -al)
synovial membrane (root/ combining form synov/i)
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Describe the four primary tissue groups found in
the body
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.3
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45) The sweat and sebaceous glands are located in the ________
system.
1. A)
digestive
2. B)
endocrine
3. C)
integumentary
4. D)
lymphatic
5. E)
urinary
Answer: C
Explanation: The integumentary system consists of skin,
hair, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands. The function of this system is to
protect tissues, regulate body temperature, and support sensory receptors.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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46) Which of the following words means pertaining to the back?
1. A)
Dorsal
2. B)
Prone
3. C)
Ventral
4. D)
Inferior
5. E)
Superior
Answer: A
Explanation: Dorsal means pertaining to the back or
situated behind. The term deconstructs into a suffix –al meaning
pertaining to and root dors- meaning
back.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Apply
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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47) The suffix in the term homeostasis means
1. A)
blood
2. B)
stand still or control
3. C)
pertaining to
4. D) a
new opening
5. E) an
action
Answer: B
Explanation: The suffix in the term homeostasis is -stasis which means
stand still or control and the root/combining form home/o- means the
same. Homeostasis is stability or equilibrium of a system or the body’s
internal environment.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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48) The female reproductive system contains the
1. A)
testes and prostate
2. B)
scrotum and ovaries
3. C)
uterus and seminal vesicles
4. D)
uterine tubes and vagina
5. E)
vagina and urethra
Answer: D
Explanation: The organs of the female reproductive system
are the ovaries, uterine (fallopian) tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva. The
urethra is part of the urinary system.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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49) Which of the following terms means pertaining to the heart and blood
vessels?
1. A)
Cardiovascular
2. B) Integumentary
3. C)
Lymphatic
4. D)
Nervous
5. E)
Respiratory
Answer: A
Explanation: Cardiovascular refers to the heart and blood
vessels. The function of the cardiovascular system is to move blood and
transport substances throughout the body.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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50) Which of the following terms contain suffixes meaning pertaining to?
1. A)
Cephalic and Coronal
2. B)
Supine and Ventral
3. C)
Sagittal and Transverse
4. D)
Cavity and Abdominopelvic
5. E)
Homeostasis and Inferior
Answer: A
Explanation: Cephalic and coronal both contain suffixes
meaning pertaining to: -ic in
cephalic and –al in
coronal.
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Analyze
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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51) The term for a thin
layer of tissue covering a structure is ________, and its
adjective form is ________.
1. A)
reticulum; reticular
2. B)
steroid; steroidal
3. C)
membrane; membranous
4. D)
membrane; membranic
5. E)
endoplasm; endoplasmic
Answer: C
Explanation: A membrane, derived from the Latin term for
parchment, is a thin layer of tissue covering a structure or cavity; the
adjective form is membranous.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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52) Zygote is from a Greek word meaning
1. A)
cavity
2. B)
storeroom
3. C)
tissue
4. D)
young one
5. E)
yoked
Answer: E
Explanation: Zygote is from a Greek word meaning yoked.
The zygote is the cell resulting from the union of the sperm and egg.
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Remember
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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53) The organelle in the cell that assembles amino acids into
protein is the
1. A)
nucleus
2. B)
nucleolus
3. C)
mitochondrion
4. D)
ribosome
5. E)
endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: D
Explanation: Ribosomes are organelles involved in the
manufacture of proteins from simple materials. This process is called
anabolism.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Discuss the structure and functions of cells
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.2
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54) The tissues involved in movement and the bones and ligaments
are in the ________ system.
1. A)
muscular
2. B)
nervous
3. C)
musculoskeletal
4. D)
cardiovascular
5. E)
skeletal
Answer: C
Explanation: Muscular and skeletal systems can be
considered one organ system, the musculoskeletal system. Muscles cause
movements, maintain posture, and produce body heat; bones, ligaments,
cartilages and tendons provide framework, protect soft tissues, provide
attachments for muscles, produce blood cells and store inorganic salts.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different organ systems and their
major organs
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.4
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55) When standing in front of a patient in the anatomical
position, it is possible to see
1. A)
both hands and both feet
2. B)
the small of the back
3. C)
the dorsal part of the knees
4. D)
only the right ear
5. E)
only the left arm
Answer: A
Explanation: When a patient is in an anatomical position,
his or her body is standing erect with feet flat on the floor, face and eyes
facing forward, and arms at the sides with the palms facing forward.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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56) The location of the toes is ________ to the knee.
1. A)
distal
2. B)
proximal
3. C)
superior
4. D)
cephalic
5. E)
dorsal
Answer: A
Explanation: The term distal means situated away from the
center of the body. The toes are located below or farther away from the knee.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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57) Which of the following medical terms does NOT refer to an
anatomical plane?
1. A)
Transverse
2. B)
Horizontal
3. C)
Sagittal
4. D)
Supine
5. E)
Coronal
Answer: D
Explanation: Supine is an anatomical position, not an
anatomical plane.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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58) The surgeon needs to put a patient in the ________ position
to remove a lesion on the back.
Answer: prone
Explanation: The prone position means lying face-down,
flat on your abdomen.
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: Differentiate the different anatomic positions,
planes, and directions of the body
Bloom’s: Understand
Est Time: 1-3 minutes
Learning Outcome: 03.9
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59) Which of the following terms is spelled correctly?
1. A)
Sinoveal
2. B)
Synoveal
3. C)
Synovial
4. D)
Sinnovial
5. E)
Syneveal
Answer: C
Explanation: Synovial is the correct spelling of the terms
listed. The term synovial means pertaining to (-al) synovial fluid and synovial membrane (synov/i-).
Difficulty: 3 Hard
Topic: Use medical terms pertaining to the body as a whole
to communicate and document in writing accurately and precisely in any health
care setting
Bloom’s: Apply
Est Time: 0-1 minute
Learning Outcome: 03.A
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