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is part of the tooth that contains a rich supply of nerves and blood vessels.   Periodontal membrane  
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Cheil/o means the same as:   .Labi/o  
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The muscular wave-like movement to transport food through the digestive system is:...   Peristalsis  
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Esophageal varices are   Swollen, twisted veins  
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is a condition in which fats are improperly digested and appear in the feces.   Steatorrhea    
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A(n) _____ is a dental specialist in gums.   Periodontist  
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is high blood levels of a pigment released by the liver with bile.   .Hyperbilirubinemia  
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Telescoping of the intestine is known as   Intussusception  
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A(n)______ is a new opening from the large bowel to the surface of the body.   Jejunostomy    
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An ulcer would most likely be detected by which of the following tests?   Gastroscopy  
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Which refers to the common bile duct?   Choledoch/o  
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Twisting of part of the intestine upon itself is known as   Cecal volvulus  
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Esophageal atresia is a   Esophagus does not open to the stomach at birth    
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Pyloric stenosis   Narrowing of the opening between the stomach and intestine  
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Which of the following is a new opening between two parts of the jejunum?   jejunojejunostomy    
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is a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen.   Paracentesis  
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Difficult digestion   dyspepsia  
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Vomiting blood   hematemesis  
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Removal of the large bowel   colectomy  
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Difficulty swallowing   dysphagia  
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Diabetes insipidus is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT   Glycosuria  
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Lithotripsy is a term to describe   Shock waves crush urinary tract stones  
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Urine is held in the bladder   Urinary retention  
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_______ means surrounding the urinary bladder   Perivesical  
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Which of the following is an example of nitrogenous waste?   Creatinine  
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 A renal abscess may lead to   Pyuria  
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which of the following is a test that measures the amount of urea in the blood   BUN  
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is characterized by a group of symptoms marked by edema, proteinuria, and hypoalbuminemia   Nephrotic syndrome  
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is a portion of the urinary bladder.   Trigone  
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Uremia can also be described as   Azotemia  
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Which of the following suffixes means new opening   stomy  
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Which of the following is an example of an electrolyte   Sodium  
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Which combining form refers to the renal pelvis   pyel/o  
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Sugar in the urine is referred to as   glycosuria  
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Sugar in the urine; a symptom of diabetes   mellitusglycosuria  
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Color of the urine is smoky red owing to presence of blood   hematuria  
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Dark pigment accumulates in urine as a result of liver disease   bilirubinuria  
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Leaky glomeruli can produce this accumulation of albumin in urine   .proteinuria  
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Tube carrying urine from each kidney to the urinary bladder   ureter  
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Microscopic tube in the kidney where urine is formed after filtration   renal tubule  
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Tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body   urethra  
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High blood pressure that is idiopathic   .essential hypertension  
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High blood pressure that is idiopathic   essential hypertension  
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Swelling, fluid in tissues   edema  
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is a respiratory disorder in the neonate...Hyaline membrane disease The ovum is also known as the   Female gamete  
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The study and treatment of newborns is called   Neonatology  
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Endometrial carcinoma may be detected by   D  
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Ms. Sally Ping has vaginal discharge, pain in the LLQ and RLQ, dysmenorrhea, and a gonococcal infection. A likely diagnosis is:   Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)  
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Leukorrhea is associated with which of the following conditions?   Cervicitis  
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is a physician’s effort to turn the fetus during delivery   Cephalic version  
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is a physician’s effort to turn the fetus during delivery   Cephalic version  
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is part of the vulva   Labia majora  
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Male castration would result from which of the following operations   Bilateral orchiectomy  
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____ is the medical term meaning undescended testicles   Cryptorchism  
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A spermolytic substance   Destroys sperm cells  
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A gland below the bladder and surrounding the urethra is the   Prostate  
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Treating tissue with cold temperatures is called   Cryogenic surgery  
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_____ is a male sterilization procedure   Vasectomy  
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Swollen   twisted veins near the testes is known as  
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Which of the following is not an STD   BPH  
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The medical term for the foreskin is the   Prepuce  
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Tissue from the inner lining of the uterus is found in abnormal locations   endometriosis  
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Malignant tumor that is localized and not invasive   carcinoma in situ  
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Condition during pregnancy marked by hypertension   proteinuria and edema  
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Widening the cervix and scraping the lining of the uterus   dilation and curettage  
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Radical prostatectomy   carcinoma of the prostate gland  
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Vasectomy   sterilization (hormones remain)  
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Vasovasostomy   reversal of sterilization  
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Bilateral orchiectomy   seminoma  
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The double-layered membrane surrounding the heart is the   pericardium  
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The contraction phase of the heartbeat is called   systole  
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Which arrhythmia refers to rapid   random  
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blood vessel that is patent is   open  
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A local widening of an artery which may be life threatening is a/an   aneurysm  
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The common name for ________ is a heart attack   myocardial infarction  
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Phlebitis is a/an   inflammation of a vein  
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The combining term "atri/o"” means   atrium  
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Disease of heart muscle is known as:   cardiomyopathy  
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A Holter monitor is   an EKG taken during daily activity  
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The _______ is the saclike membrane surrounding the heart   Pericardium  
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A local widening of an artery is known as a(n)   Aneurysm  
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The _____ is the sensitive tissue in the right atrium wall that begins the heartbeat   Sinoatrial node  
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The cause of essential hypertension is   Idiopathic  
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The _______ includes four separate congenital heart defects   Tetralogy of Fallot  
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blood vessels branching from aorta to carry oxygenrich blood to the heart muscle are   Coronary arteries  
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Cardiac arrhythmia can also be known as   Fibrillation  
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Ischemia   All of the above  
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Cyanosis is   Bluish coloration of the skin  
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A(n) ________ is an instrument to measure blood pressure   Sphygmomanometer  
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Chest pain relieved with nitroglycerin   Angina  
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largest artery in the body   aorta  
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Valve between the left atrium and ventricle   mitral valve  
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Brings blood to heart from upper parts of the body   superior vena cava  
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Valve between the right atrium and ventricle   tricuspid valve  
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Rapid but regular atrial or ventricular contractions   flutter  
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Improper closure of the valve between the left atrium and ventricle during systole   mitral valve prolapse  
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Blockage of the arteries surrounding the heart leading to ischemia   coronary artery disease  
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Rapid   random  
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Local widening of an artery   aneurysm  
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Clots that travel to and suddenly block a blood vessel   emboli  
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Lesions that form on heart valves after damage by infection   vegetations  
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High blood pressure due to kidney disease   secondary hypertension  
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________ is/are nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissue   Adenoids  
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_______ is the spitting up of blood from the lungs   Hemoptysis  
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The act of expelling material from the lungs is known as   Expectoration  
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____ is a localized area of pus formation in the lungs   Pulmonary abscess  
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The medical term for a condition of decreased oxygen in the blood is   Hypoxemia  
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Pulmonary parenchyma consist of the   Alveoli and bronchioles  
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Phren/o means   Diaphragm  
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The tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe are the   Bronchi  
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bronchial airway obstruction marked by paroxysmal dyspnea.wheezing.and cough   Asthma  
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Which of the following is an endoscopic examination?   Bronchoscopy  
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Sharp   short blows to the surface of the chest is referred to as  
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Airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis   COPD  
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Diaphragm   phren/o  
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Bronchial tube   bronch/o  
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Smell   osmia  
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Widening/expansion   ectasis  
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Lung or portion of a lung is collapsed   atelectasis  
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Type of pneumoconiosis; dust particles are inhaled   asbestosis  
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