In the medical term 'intra/ven/ous', -ven- is the
Answer: word root or stem word
In the medical term 'intra/ven/ous', -ven- is the
Answer: word root or stem word
Answer: word root or stem word
The word part that contains the fundamental meaning of a word is the
The word part that contains the fundamental meaning of a word is the
Answer: root word
The medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is:
The medical term that actually means one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses is:
Answer: optician
The medical term for a physician who specializes in Ophthalmology is:
The medical term for a physician who specializes in Ophthalmology is:
Answer: ophthalmologist
An instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called a(n):
An instrument that examines the interior of the eye is called a(n):
Answer: ophthalmo/scop/e
The diagnostic term "Hyperopia" means:
The diagnostic term "Hyperopia" means:
Answer: farsightedness
Mydr/iatic Drops are used to:
Mydr/iatic Drops are used to:
Answer: dilate pupils
The diagnostic term Cataract actually means:
The diagnostic term Cataract actually means:
Answer: clouding of the lens of the eye
The diagnostic term for obstruction of the eyelids sebaceous gland is:
The diagnostic term for obstruction of the eyelids sebaceous gland is:
Answer: chalazion
The term for an abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is:
The term for an abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus is:
Answer: oculo/myc/o/sis
The diagnostic term Photo/phobia means:
The diagnostic term Photo/phobia means:
Answer: abnormal aversion to or fear of light
The diagnostic term Blephar/itis means:
The diagnostic term Blephar/itis means:
Answer: inflammation of the eyelid
The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:
The nerve in the eye that carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain is the:
Answer: optic nerve
The mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids & globe eyeball is the:
The mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids & globe eyeball is the:
Answer: conjunctiva
The small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:
The small organs that produce and drain tears from the eye are the:
Answer: lacrimal glands and ducts
The inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the:
The inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors is the:
Answer: retina
The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called:
The tear glands that lubricate and protect the eye are called:
Answer: lacrimal glands
The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:
The eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris is the:
Answer: lens
The outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the:
The outer hard layer of the eye (white of eye) is the:
Answer: sclera
The medical term Retin/itis Pigmentosa can be called:
The medical term Retin/itis Pigmentosa can be called:
Answer: animal tracks
The medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to:
The medical terms Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis refer to:
Answer: eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping
Aural Atresia refers to:
Aural Atresia refers to:
Answer: closure of the outer auditory or hearing canal
The medical term Myring/itis (tympan/itis: drum/inflamed) actually means:
The medical term Myring/itis (tympan/itis: drum/inflamed) actually means:
Answer: inflammation of the eardrum
The body term Cerumen is also known as:
The body term Cerumen is also known as:
Answer: ear wax
Parkinson's Disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience:
Parkinson's Disease causes body tremors (shaking), weak speech, shuffling of feet, and depression. Other patients may experience:
Answer: voice loss, sphincter problems, falls and paralysis
The diagnostic medical term Multiple Sclerosis (MS) refers to:
The diagnostic medical term Multiple Sclerosis (MS) refers to:
Answer: deterioration or loss of the myelin sheath nerve body coverin
The medical term Para/noia literally means "mind/beyond or beside" or refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or:
The medical term Para/noia literally means "mind/beyond or beside" or refers to a behavior that is out of touch with reality or:
Medical Terminologyrefers to abnormal thinking or reasoning
The medical term Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by:
The medical term Cerebral Palsy (CP) is characterized by:
Answer: brain damage around the time of birth; CP is manifested by abnormal muscle tone, movements, and coordination (dyskinesias)
The medical term Bell's Palsy is also known as:
The medical term Bell's Palsy is also known as:
Answer: facial paralysis or palsy
The Optic (sight), Oculomotor (eye movement), Trochlear (pulley-like), and Abducens (to draw away) Nerves all innervate the eye in some way. These are referred to as Cranial Nerves _________________ (OOOTTAFAGVAH):
The Optic (sight), Oculomotor (eye movement), Trochlear (pulley-like), and Abducens (to draw away) Nerves all innervate the eye in some way. These are referred to as Cranial Nerves _________________ (OOOTTAFAGVAH):
Answer: 2, 3, 4, and 6
The medical term Tetanus usually refers to:
The medical term Tetanus usually refers to:
Answer: muscle spasms of body caused by bacteria Clostridium tetani toxins
The E Eye Chart is used to measure:
The E Eye Chart is used to measure:
Answer: visual acuity
Miotic Eye Drops cause the eyes pupil to:
Miotic Eye Drops cause the eyes pupil to:
Answer: constrict
The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:
The medical term Opto/metr/ist literally means:
Answer: a specialist in measuring sight
The medical term Kerat/itis actually means:
The medical term Kerat/itis actually means:
Answer: inflammation of the eye's cornea
The medical term Glauc/oma actually means:
The medical term Glauc/oma actually means:
Answer: waterfall, cloudy, or gray vision
The medical term Dacryo/cyst/itis or Lacrimo/cyst/itis means:
The medical term Dacryo/cyst/itis or Lacrimo/cyst/itis means:
Answer: inflammation of the tear sac
The term Con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. It actually means:
The term Con/junctiv/itis literally means together/joined/inflamed. It actually means:
Answer: inflammation of the membrane that covers the eyeball and the eyelid
The medical term Chalazion Cyst literally means:
The medical term Chalazion Cyst literally means:
Answer: hailstone sac of eyelid
The medical term Neuro/fibromat/osis is characterized by:
The medical term Neuro/fibromat/osis is characterized by:
Answer: multiple fiber-like nerve tumors
The medical term Septic/emia means:
The medical term Septic/emia means:
Answer: poison in the blood
The medical term Epi/lepsy means:
The medical term Epi/lepsy means:
Answer: seizure upon the mind and body
The medical term Hemat/oma means:
The medical term Hemat/oma means:
Answer: blood swelling or tumor
The diagnostic medical term Down Syndrome refers to:
The diagnostic medical term Down Syndrome refers to:
Answer: a genetic defect causing multiple defects seen with degrees of intellectual disability
The medical term Concussion means:
The medical term Concussion means:
Answer: the shake violently
The medical term Cerebral Contusion means:
The medical term Cerebral Contusion means:
Answer: the process of bruising the brain
The medical term that means Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as:
The medical term that means Lou Gehrig's disease is also known as:
Answer: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
The medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's Disease refers to:
The medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's Disease refers to:
Answer: pre-senile dementia
The term Psycholog/ist literally means:
The term Psycholog/ist literally means:
Answer: a specialist in the science an study of the mind
The medical term Psych/iatr/y literally means
The medical term Psych/iatr/y literally means
Answer: the procedure or process of treating or curing the mind
The Cranial Nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:
The Cranial Nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:
Answer: brain and brain stem
The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the:
The medical abbreviations CNS, PNS, and ANS refer to divisions of the:
Answer: nervous system
The medical term that means feeling "faint" is:
The medical term that means feeling "faint" is:
Answer: syncope
The medical term ataxia means:
The medical term ataxia means:
Answer: lack of gross motor balance/coordination
The medical term shunt means:
The medical term shunt means:
Answer: tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of a fluid
The medical term Coma means:
The medical term Coma means:
Answer: sleep like
The medical term quadri/plegia means:
The medical term quadri/plegia means:
Answer: paralysis of all four limbs
The medical term that means total paralysis is:
The medical term that means total paralysis is:
Answer: pan/plegia
The medical term cephalo/dynia means:
The medical term cephalo/dynia means:
Answer: pain in the head
The medical term that means mental disease is:
The medical term that means mental disease is:
Answer: phrenopathy
The medical term Psych/o/log/ist means:
The medical term Psych/o/log/ist means:
Answer: specialist in the science and study of the mind
The medical term Dys/phasia means:
The medical term Dys/phasia means:
Answer: difficulty in speaking
The medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is:
The medical term that means the same as Quadri/plegia is:
Answer: tetra/plegia
The medical term that means without feeling or without sensation is:
The medical term that means without feeling or without sensation is:
Answer: an/esthesia
The diagnostic term for a process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissues of the brain at any desired depth is:
The diagnostic term for a process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissues of the brain at any desired depth is:
Answer: CAT scan
An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:
An instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain is called an:
Answer: electro/encephalo/graph
The procedural term Echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:
The procedural term Echo/encephalo/graphy actually means:
Answer: procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound
The diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:
The diagnostic term for a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis is:
Answer: cerebral palsy
The diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is:
The diagnostic term for a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is:
Answer: hydrocephalus
The diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:
The diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:
Answer: increased appetite
The diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:
The diagnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict is:
Answer: neurosis
The diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a(n):
The diagnostic term that means deficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time is called a(n):
Answer: transient ischemic attack "TIA"
The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:
The interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by a cerebral thrombosis, cerebral embolism, or cerebral hemorrhage is called:
Answer: cerebro/vascular accident, apoplexy, or stroke
The diagnostic term for a viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes the skin to blister along the course of the nerve is:
The diagnostic term for a viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes the skin to blister along the course of the nerve is:
Answer: shingles
The diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is:
The diagnostic term for a disease characterized by early senility, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, and restlessness is:
Answer: Alzheimer's Disease
The diagnostic term Neur/asthenia means:
The diagnostic term Neur/asthenia means:
Answer: nerve weakness
The diagnostic term Cerebr/al Thromb/o/sis means:
The diagnostic term Cerebr/al Thromb/o/sis means:
Answer: condition of a blood clot in the brain
The diagnostic term that means softening of the brain is:
The diagnostic term that means softening of the brain is:
Answer: en/cephalo/malac/ia
The diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:
The diagnostic term that means tumor made up of nerve cells is:
Answer: neur/oma
The diagnostic term En/cephal/itis actually means:
The diagnostic term En/cephal/itis actually means:
Answer: inflammation of the brain
The diagnostic terms Neur/itis and Neur/algia mean:
The diagnostic terms Neur/itis and Neur/algia mean:
Answer: inflamed nerves and pain in the nerves
The endocrine system and the nervous systems are referred to as:
The endocrine system and the nervous systems are referred to as:
Answer: master body systems
The diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
The diagnostic term for inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
Answer: polio/myel/itis
The suffix -paresis means:
The suffix -paresis means:
Answer: partial paralysis
Iatro/genic means:
Iatro/genic means:
Answer: physician caused
The prefixes quadri- and tetra- means _________ and terato- means_______.
The prefixes quadri- and tetra- means _________ and terato- means_______.
Answer: four and monster
The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean:
The prefixes hemi- and semi- mean:
Answer: half
The combining form ment/o- means:
The combining form ment/o- means:
Answer: mind "ment/al"
The combining form phas/o- means:
The combining form phas/o- means:
Answer: speech
The combining form that means "physical sensation, sensitivity, or feeling" is:
The combining form that means "physical sensation, sensitivity, or feeling" is:
Answer: esthesi/o-
The combining form phren/o- means:
The combining form phren/o- means:
Answer: mind or diaphragm
The combining form en/cephal/o- actually means:
The combining form en/cephal/o- actually means:
Answer: brain
The term that means spinal cord inflammation is:
The term that means spinal cord inflammation is:
Answer: myel/itis
A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:
A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain are referred to as:
Answer: ganglions or ganglia
The cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called ________.
The cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another are called ________.
Answer: nerves
The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
The three-layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
Answer: meninges
The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:
The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the:
Answer: spinal chord
The area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the:
The area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the:
Answer: medulla oblongata
The term "psychology" literally means:
The term "psychology" literally means:
Answer: the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind
The largest region of the brain is the:
The largest region of the brain is the:
Answer: cerebrum
Salivary stones:
Salivary stones:
a. Lithotripsy
b. Cholecystolithiasis
c. Sialolithiasis
d. Renal calculi
e. Nephroptosis
Answer: c. Sialolithiasis
Visual examination of the abdomen:
Visual examination of the abdomen:
a. Laparoscopy
b. Colonoscopy
c. Liver scan
d. Colectomy
e. Enterorrhaphy
Answer: a. Laparoscopy
Menstrual discharge:
Menstrual discharge:
a. Menorrhea
b. Hemorrhage
c. Dysmenorrhea
d. Menorrhagia
e. Hematemesis
Answer: a. Menorrhea
Periodontal procedure:
Periodontal procedure:
a. Glossotomy
b. Glycolysis
c. Gingivectomy
d. Biliary lithotripsy
e. Cheilostomatoplasty
Answer: c. Gingivectomy
Twisting of part of the intestine upon itself:
Twisting of part of the intestine upon itself:
a. Proctosigmoidoscopy
b. Cecal volvulus
c. Pyloric stenosis
d. Biliary atresia
e. Rectal stenosis
Answer: b. Cecal volvulus
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen:
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen:
a. Cholestasis
b. Dyspepsia
c. Hemostasis
d. Ascites
e. Paracentesis
Answer: e. Paracentesis
Common bile duct:
Common bile duct:
a. Cholecyst/o
b. Celi/o
c. Cholelith/o
d. Choledoch/o
e. Cheil/o
Answer: d. Choledoch/o
Procedure involving anastomosis:
Procedure involving anastomosis:
a. Ileostomy
b. Duodenorrhaphy
c. Cholecystojejunostomy
d. Colostomy
e. Gingivectomy
Answer: c. Cholecystojejunostomy
Flow, discharge:
Flow, discharge:
a. -ptysis
b. -emesis
c. -rrhaphy
d. -rrhea
e. -phagia
Answer: d. -rrhea
Opposite of -ectasis:
Opposite of -ectasis:
a. -stenosis
b. -ptysis
c. -spasm
d. -stasis
e. -lysis
Answer: a. -stenosis
Test to demonstrate choledocholithiasis:
Test to demonstrate choledocholithiasis:
a. Transhepatic cholangiography
b. Barium enema
c. Gastric intubation
d. Upper GI series
e. Gastric endoscopy
Answer: a. Transhepatic cholangiography
Which of the following is NOT a liver function test?
Which of the following is NOT a liver function test?
a. Serum bilirubin
b. ALP (alkaline phosphatase)
c. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
d. Aspartate transaminase (AST) (SGOT)
e. Alanine transaminase (ALT) (SGPT)
Answer: c. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Palatoplasty:
Palatoplasty:
a. Surgical repair of the roof of the mouth
b. Overgrowth of gum tissue
c. Surgical repair of the tongue
d. Cleft palate
e. Prolapse of the palate
Answer: a. Surgical repair of the roof of the mouth
Lipase is a/an:
Lipase is a/an:
a. Enzyme that digests starch
b. Enzyme that digests protein
c. Enzyme that digests fat
d. Breakdown product of fat digestion
e. Hormone secreted by the pancreas
Answer: c. Enzyme that digests fat
Bursting forth of blood from the spleen:
Bursting forth of blood from the spleen:
a. Spleenorrhagia
b. Splenorrhagia
c. Splenomegaly
d. Spleenomegaly
e. Spleenectasis
Answer: b. Splenorrhagia
Esophageal atresia:
Esophageal atresia:
a. New opening of the esophagus into the stomach
b. Esophagus is dilated
c. Failure of esophageal sphincter to relax
d. Lack of opening of esophagus to the stomach at birth
e. Presence of twisted veins around the esophagus
Answer: d. Lack of opening of esophagus to the stomach at birth
Of the following tests, the one MOST likely to detect an ulcer:
Of the following tests, the one MOST likely to detect an ulcer:
a. Cholecystography
b. Serum hepatitis B surface antigen measurement
c. Intravenous cholangiogram
d. Gastroscopy
e. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan
Answer: d. Gastroscopy
Test performed to identify the presence of melena:
Test performed to identify the presence of melena:
a. Barium enema
b. Upper GI series
c. Stool culture
d. Stool guaiac test
e. Abdominal ultrasonography
Answer: d. Stool guaiac test
Pyloric stenosis:
Pyloric stenosis:
a. Gastric ulcer
b. Narrowing of the opening between the stomach and intestine
c. Hiatal hernia
d. Cardiospasm
e. Achalasia
Answer: b. Narrowing of the opening between the stomach and intestine
Difficult digestion:
Difficult digestion:
a. Deglutition
b. Dysphagia
c. Aphagia
d. Polyphagia
e. Dyspepsia
Answer: e. Dyspepsia
Dilation of a lymph vessel:
Dilation of a lymph vessel:
a. Cholecystolithiasis
b. Lymphangiography
c. Lymphocytosis
d. Lymphangiectasis
e. Choledocholithiasis
Answer: d. Lymphangiectasis
New opening between two parts of the jejunum:
New opening between two parts of the jejunum:
a. Jejunojejunostomy
b. Duodenostomy
c. Duodenojejunostomy
d. Jejunostomy
e. Jejunocecal anastomosis
Answer: a. Jejunojejunostomy
Suture:
Suture:
a. -rrhapy
b. -rrhagia
c. -ectasis
d. -stasis
e. -rrhaphy
Answer: e. -rrhaphy
Spitting up blood from the respiratory tract and lungs:
Spitting up blood from the respiratory tract and lungs:
a. Hyperemesis
b. Hematemesis
c. Hemorrhage
d. Hemoptysis
e. Hemolysis
Answer: d. Hemoptysis
White plaques on the mucosa of the mouth:
White plaques on the mucosa of the mouth:
a. Herpetic stomatitis
b. Aphthous stomatitis
c. Oral leukoplakia
d. Rectocele
e. Melena
Answer: c. Oral leukoplakia
Difficulty in swallowing:
Difficulty in swallowing:
a. Regurgitation
b. Flatus
c. Nausea
d. Eructation
e. Dysphagia
Answer: e. Dysphagia
Telescoping of the intestine:
Telescoping of the intestine:
a. Volvulus
b. Anal fistula
c. Intussusception
d. Ileus
e. Hiatal hernia
Answer: c. Intussusception
Abnormal side pockets in a hollow organ, such as the intestine:
Abnormal side pockets in a hollow organ, such as the intestine:
a. Caries
b. Ulcers
c. Dysentery
d. Diverticula
e. Ascites
Answer: d. Diverticula
Esophageal varices:
Esophageal varices:
a. Hernias around the opening of the stomach
b. Hemorrhoids
c. Perianal fistulae
d. Polyps
e. Swollen, twisted veins
Answer: e. Swollen, twisted veins
Another term for jaundice:
Another term for jaundice:
a. Achalasia
b. Icterus
c. Hypobilirubinemia
d. Gallstones
e. Melena
Answer: b. Icterus
Lack of appetite:
Lack of appetite:
a. Anorexia
b. Aphthous stomatitis
c. Leukoplakia
d. Postprandial
e. Achlorhydria
Answer: a. Anorexia
Presence of improperly digested fats in the feces:
Presence of improperly digested fats in the feces:
a. Adipose
b. Steatorrhea
c. Lipase
d. Lipolysis
e. Glycogenolysis
Answer: b. Steatorrhea
New opening from the large bowel to the surface of the body:
New opening from the large bowel to the surface of the body:
a. Jejunostomy
b. Jejunotomy
c. Enterostomy
d. Colostomy
e. Duodenotomy
Answer: d. Colostomy
Membrane that connects parts of small intestine:
Membrane that connects parts of small intestine:
a. Anastomosis
b. Ileum
c. Mesentery
d. Appendix
e. Pylorus
Answer: c. Mesentery
Presence of stone(s) in a salivary gland:
Presence of stone(s) in a salivary gland:
a. Lithiasis
b. Cholecystolithiasis
c. Adenolithiasis
d. Sialadenolithiasis
e. Renal calculus
Answer: d. Sialadenolithiasis
Cheil/o means the same as:
Cheil/o means the same as:
a. Lingu/o
b. Gingiv/o
c. Gloss/o
d. Palat/o
e. Labi/o
Answer: e. Labi/o
Stomat/o means:
Stomat/o means:
a. Roof of the mouth
b. Mouth
c. Cheek
d. Stomach
e. Tongue
Answer: b. Mouth
Specialist in gums:
Specialist in gums:
a. Endodontist
b. Periodontist
c. Orthodontist
d. Pedodontist
e. Proctologist
Answer: b. Periodontist
Ring of muscles:
Ring of muscles:
a. Uvula
b. Rugae
c. Papillae
d. Myoma
e. Sphincter
Answer: e. Sphincter
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract:
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract:
a. Crohn disease
b. Colonic polyposis
c. Irritable bowel syndrome
d. Dysentery
e. Achalasia
Answer: a. Crohn disease
Enzyme that digests starch:
Enzyme that digests starch:
a. Lipase
b. Amylase
c. Glucose
d. Bile
e. Amino acid
Answer: b. Amylase
Carries bile into the duodenum:
Carries bile into the duodenum:
a. Cystic duct
b. Portal vein
c. Lymph duct
d. Hepatic duct
e. Common bile duct
Answer: e. Common bile duct
High blood levels of a pigment released by the liver with bile:
High blood levels of a pigment released by the liver with bile:
a. Cholecystitis
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hyperbilirubinemia
d. Hematoma
e. Steatorrhea
Answer: c. Hyperbilirubinemia
Buccal means pertaining to the:
Buccal means pertaining to the:
a. Cheek
b. Soft palate
c. Tongue
d. Teeth
e. Throat
Answer: a. Cheek
Gingiv/o means:
Gingiv/o means:
a. Tooth
b. Stomach
c. Intestine
d. Chest
e. Gums
Answer: e. Gums
Part of the tooth that contains a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels:
Part of the tooth that contains a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels:
a. Enamel
b. Dentin
c. Pulp
d. Cementum
e. Periodontal membrane
Answer: c. Pulp
Muscular wave-like movement to transport food through the digestive system:
Muscular wave-like movement to transport food through the digestive system:
a. Mastication
b. Regurgitation
c. Emulsification
d. Peristalsis
e. Anastomosis
Answer: d. Peristalsis
Pertaining to the abdomen:
Pertaining to the abdomen:
a. Gastric
b. Celiac
c. Colonic
d. Pelvic
e. Esophageal
Answer: b. Celiac
Combining form for the first part of the large intestine:
Combining form for the first part of the large intestine:
a. ile/o
b. jejun/o
c. ili/o
d. duoden/o
e. cec/o
Answer: e. cec/o
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