The function of the sudoriferous glands is to ____.

cool the body by secreting sweat

surgical puncture (to remove fluid)

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RAD 110 Medical Term

Chp 1-11


Trichomycosis refers to an infection of the _____.	hair
T/F Changes to the color and shape of a skin mole may indicate cancer.	True
T/F The thickest layer of skin is called the dermis.	True
T/F Androgenetic alopecia can cause baldness in women.	True
Another word for a contusion is a _____.	bruise
A synonym for dermal, meaning “pertaining to the skin,” is _____.	cutaneous
Which skin condition is caused by a virus? A. alopecia B. herpes C. psoriasis D. edema	herpes
The abbreviation for biopsy is ____.	Bx
The prefix epi-, as in epidermis, means _____.	upon
Which suffixes are used to form adjectives? A. -rrhea, -ia B. -al, -ous, -ic C. -tomy, -ectomy D. -osis, -oma	-al, -ous, -ic
Which term means “a fatty tumor”?	lipoma
Erythematous skin is ____.	red
The primary function of the integumentary system is _____.	protection
T/F The skin is the largest organ of the body.	True
The function of the sudoriferous glands is to ____.	cool the body by secreting sweat
T/F First-degree burns typically produce scars.	False
The integumentary system includes all of the following except _____. A. sweat glands B. lymph glands C. nails D. hair	lymph glands
The suffix -cyte, as in melanocyte, means _____.	cells
Which procedure involves freezing and destroying abnormal skin cells?	cryosurgery
Which of the following adjectives means “through the skin”?	percutaneous
A condition in which the skin appears blue due to lack of oxygen is ____.	cyanosis
Melanocytes are _____.	cells that produce pigment
The layer beneath the dermis is called the _____.	subcutaneous layer
T/F The skin has five layers.	False
physician who specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease	pathologist
expected outcome	prognosis
a likely treatment option to Necrotic tissue must be removed from a wound.	debridement
a likely treatment option to A patient’s mole might be cancerous	biopsy
a likely treatment for a Patient has a painful ingrown toenail.	onychectomy
T/F In the letter combination ae, as in the word bursae, only the second vowel is pronounced.	True
To form the plural of words ending in –um, such as bacterium and ovum, ____.	drop the suffix and add -a
T/F The Romans were the first to study medicine and formulate a systematized vocabulary.	False
When combining word parts to form a medical term, a ____ is typically used to join the parts together.	Vowel
T/F To form the plural of medical terms ending in x, simply add -es.	False
Which of these refers to an area at the top of the abdominal cavity?	the epigastric region
T/F All medical terms consist of a prefix, suffix, and root word.	False
T/F Removing or changing the prefix of a term can completely change its meaning.	True
Which of the following does not refer to a surgical procedure? A. echocardiogram B. ileostomy C. angioplasty D. hysterectomy	echocardiogram
T/F The word bronchi rhymes with key.	False
In which of the following terms is the letter p not silent? A. pneumonia B. psychosomatic C. psoriasis D. dyspnea	dyspnea
The abdominopelvic cavity may be divided into how many regions?	9
T/F The exact location of body organs varies from person to person.	True
T/F Most medical terms are derived from Greek and Latin.	True
The correct plural form of the word appendix is ____.	appendices
The prefix hypo- in the words hypoglycemic, hypoallergenic, and hypothyroidism means ____.	lower than normal
T/F In the term quadrant, quad- means “five.”	False
-ac, -al, -ar, -eal, -ic, -tic	pertaining to
-algia	pain
-asthenia	weakness
-cele	hernia, swelling, protrusion
-centesis	surgical puncture (to remove fluid)
-ectasis	dilation; dilation; expansion
-ectomy	surgical removal; excision
-edema	swelling
-emia	blood condition
-gram	record; image
-ia	condition
-iasis, -osis	abnormal condition
-itis	inflammation
-lysis	breakdown; loosening; dissolving
-malacia	softening
-oma	tumor; mass
-pathy	disease
-penia	deficiency; abnormal reduction
-pexy	surgical fixation
-plasty	surgical repair
-rrhaphy	suture
-rrhexis	rupture
-scope	instrument used to observe
-scopy	processes of observing
-stomy	new opening (created surgically)
-tomy	incision; cut into
-tripsy	crushing
-trophy	development
-ab	away from
-ad	toward
-aden/o	gland
-angi/o	blood vessel
-brady	slow
-di	two; double
-enter/o	intestines (usually the small intestine)
-gastr/o	stomach
-myc/o	fungus
-ophthalm/o	eye
-para	near; beside
-peri	around
-pharyng/o	throat
-pulmon/o	lung
T/F A hiatal hernia may cause heartburn.	True
T/F Caffeine can aggravate peptic ulcers.	True
T/F The ileum is the longest part of the small intestine.	True
Which condition might cause blockage in the colon?	Crohn’s disease
T/F Anorexia nervosa can be life-threatening.	True
Common problems affecting the colon may include all of the following except ____. A. Crohn’s disease B. diverticulitis C. gastroesophageal reflux D. polyposis	gastroesophageal reflux
T/F The gallbladder expels waste in the form of urine.	False
A hiatal hernia occurs when _____.	the stomach bulges up through the diaphragm
T/F Antibiotics may help cure an ulcer.	True
The prefix dys- in the terms dysphagia, dyspepsia, and dysentery means _____.	painful or difficult
Cholelithiasis is better known as _____.	gallstones
T/F The liver aids in digestion.	True
T/F Crohn’s disease affects the esophagus.	False
T/F Barium is used to make X-rays of the digestive system.	True
T/F The small intestine absorbs water and eliminates waste.	False
Which of the following organs is not a part of the digestive system? A. liver B. rectum C. kidneys D. salivary glands	kidneys
T/F The term enteritis refers to an upset stomach.	False
T/F Gastric bypass can help patients with bulimia.	False
Which of the following conditions affects the esophagus?	GERD
Which condition is often caused by a bacterial infection?	peptic ulcer
T/F A colonoscopy can help diagnose colon cancer.	True
T/F Hepatitis may result from alcohol or drug abuse.	True
The pharynx is more commonly known as the _____.	Throat
Cartilage found in the ear, nose, and joints is an example of ____.	Connective tissue
____ is a chronic bone infection usually caused by bacteria.	Osteomyelitis
T/F An NMI test involves injecting a radioactive substance into a vein.	True
The root word orth-, as in orthopedics, means _____.	straight
The McMurray test may be used to detect ____.	knee injury
Sacs of fluid found in connective tissue near the joints are known as ____.	bursae
The root word arthr-, as in arthritis, refers to ____.	joints
A physician who specializes in the study and treatment of the musculoskeletal system is known as a(n) _____.	orthopedist
Which of the following types of muscles can be moved voluntarily?	skeletal muscles
T/F Spinal fusion can treat a slipped disk.	True
T/F The root word scoli, as in the word scoliosis, means “crooked.”	True
The root word my-, as in myasthenia, refers to ____.	muscle
T/F The plural of bursa is bursi.	False
T/F A CT scan works by using a magnet.	False
T/F A sprained ankle is caused by a stretched or torn muscle.	False
T/F Muscular dystrophy occurs primarily in boys.	True
T/F An EMG records electrical activity in muscles.	True
Bands of tissue connecting bone to bone are called ___.	ligaments
T/F A tendon is a cord that attaches muscle to bone.	True
Lateral epicondylitis is more commonly known as ____.	tennis elbow
A(n) _____ is a substance that is usually recognized as harmless by the immune system, but provokes a hypersensitive reaction in some people.	allergen
What is the function of the tonsils and adenoids?	They trap viruses and bacteria that enter the body.
_____ is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system.	Hodgkin’s disease
T lymphocytes, or T cells, originate in the _____.	bone marrow
T/F Leukocytes are white blood cells.	True
T lymphocytes are stored in the _____ until they mature.	thymus
T/F Lymphocytes may cause lymphoma.	False
T/F Antibiotics may help cure mono.	False
T/F The lymphatic system is also known as the circulatory system.	False
The spleen does all of the following except ____. A. destroys old or damaged red blood cells B. contains infection-fighting leukocytes C. controls the amount of blood in the body D. secretes bile, a greenish fluid	secretes bile, a greenish fluid
T/F RA is a type of arthritis.	True
Treatment for anaphylaxis is _____.	epinephrine
Which condition might cause dyspnea?	asthma
All of the following are examples of autoimmune disorders except ____. A. multiple sclerosis B. rheumatoid arthritis C. hemolytic anemia D. asthma	asthma
The lymphatic system is responsible for ____.	filtering waste, dead blood cells, and pathogens
T/F The abdominal cavity is filled with carbon dioxide gas during a laparoscopic surgery.	True
A common test for allergies is ____.	scratch test
Leukocytes and lymphocytes are _____.	white blood cells
T/F The lymphatic and immune systems both fight disease.	True
The root word path in the word pathogen refers to ____.	disease
The suffix -osis, found in sclerosis and mononucleosis, means _____.	abnormal condition
A person can live without a spleen if it has to be removed due to damage or disease. Surgical removal of the spleen is called ____.	splenectomy
T/F Vision of 20/30 is better than normal.	False
Which of the following conditions affects balance and hearing?	Ménière’s disease
T/F A perforated tympanic membrane cannot be surgically repaired.	False
T/F In a myringotomy, or tympanostomy, a hole is created in the eardrum.	True
Which of the following is more likely to be experienced by young children than adults?	otitis media
T/F The lens of the eye dilates and contracts in response to light.	False
The study of the ear is called ______________________________.	otology
Pressure in the eyes can be measured with _____.	tonometry
Fluorescein angiography may be used to help diagnose _____.	intraocular tumors, mascular degeneration
T/F An otoscope is an instrument used to check the eyes.	False
T/F Ear infections can cause holes in the eardrum.	True
The white of the eye is called the _____.	sclera
The word _____ means “snail shell” in Latin, reflecting the shape of the organ it refers to.	cochlea
The study of the eye is called _____________________________.	ophthalmology
T/F The inner ear is responsible for balance.	True
T/F Orange fluorescent dye is injected into the retina in fluorescein angiography.	False
Dizziness or a sensation of spinning is known as ______________________________.	vertigo
T/F Glaucoma can cause damage to the optic nerve.	True
The _____ is the innermost layer of the eye, which contains light-sensing cells.	retina
Which condition is a major cause of blindness?	glaucoma
Myopia is better known as _____.	nearsightedness
T/F A tonometry exam is a hearing test.	False
T/F Voluntary muscle movements are controlled by the cerebrum.	True
A tremor, rigidity, and short, shuffling steps are common symptoms of ______.	Parkinson’s disease
T/F The root word cerebr, as in cerebral, refers to the skull.	False
T/F An MRA is a type of MRI.	True
The plural of embolus is _____.	emboli
Which of the following procedures may be used to diagnose an infection in the spinal cord?	lumbar puncture
T/F Inability to extend the legs is a sign of meningitis.	True
The brain stem is composed of _____.	the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata
The root word angi in cerebral angiography indicates that the procedure is an analysis of the _____ in the brain.	blood vessels
Which condition involves an interruption of blood flow to the brain? transient ischemic attack B. cerebral vascular attack C. cerebral embolism D. All of the above	all the above
T/F The Babinski reflex is a sign that a baby may have cerebral palsy.	False
The inability to touch the finger to the nose may be a sign of dysfunction in the _____.	cerebellum
A gap between neurons is known as the _____.	synaptic cleft
_____ are chemical messengers.	Neurotransmitters
Which condition may be caused by a bacterial or viral infection? encephalitis B. meningitis C. transient ischemic attack D. A and B.	Encephalitis, meningitis
Neuralgia refers to ____.	nerve pain
T/F Idiopathic refers to a disease whose cause is unknown.	True
A(n) _____ is a blood clot.	thrombus
T/F A stroke may be caused by an embolism.	True
T/F The central nervous system includes the nerves found throughout the body.	False
The _____ is a Latin term for “little brain.”	Cerebellum
T/F The four major parts of the brain are called the meninges.	False
______ is a problem with muscle coordination caused by a lack of input from the senses of sight and equilibrium (balance).	Sensory ataxia
T/F Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia.	True
Meningitis refers to ____.	inflammation of the brain lining
T/F Ova is the singular form of ovum.	False
Which of the following conditions affects only men?	prostatitis
The sac-like glands behind the male bladder are called the _____.	seminal vesicles
Amenorrhea refers to _____.	a problem with menstruation
T/F The uterus is the primary organ of reproduction in females.	False
The root word hyster in the term hysterectomy means _____.	uterus
Surgery performed to remove the foreskin is called ____.	circumcision
Which condition might cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?	gonorrhea
Fertilization typically occurs in the _____.	fallopian tubes
T/F The term mastitis refers to inflammation of the breasts.	True
The gonads are the _____.	testes and ovaries
Salpingitis refers to inflammation of the ____.	Fallopian tubes
Sperm passes through the _____. A. epididymis B. vas deferens C. urethra D. All of the above.	all of the above
T/F Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation.	True
Surgical removal of the uterus is called a _____.	hysterectomy
T/F Syphilis can be life-threatening.	True
The plural form of ovum is _____.	ova
T/F Men cannot develop breast cancer.	False
T/F Herpes may result from alcohol or drug abuse.	False
In a D&C, the _____ is dilated.	cervix
Which condition is caused by a virus? A. herpes B. gonorrhea C. chlamydia D. syphilis	herpes
T/F Tubal ligation stops a woman’s menstrual period.	False
T/F Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a sign of prostate cancer.	False
T/F A digital rectal exam can help diagnose prostate cancer.	True
T/F The respiratory system helps maintain a normal pH balance in the body.	True
Which lung condition is caused by a highly contagious bacterial infection?	tuberculosis
The membrane that envelops the lungs is called the _____.	pleura
Ventilation means _____. A. breathing in B. breathing out C. transporting oxygen to the lungs D. All of the above.	All the above
T/F In a lung scan, a patient inhales radioactive gas that is detected by a machine.	True
T/F A pulmonary embolism is a plug or blockage in the lungs.	True
The prefix an- in the term anoxia means _____.	without
The root word pulm in pulmonology refers to ______.	the lungs
T/F Dyspnea is rare in patients with lung disorders.	False
T/F COPD is often a combination of emphysema and bronchitis.	True
T/F Lung damage is irreversible.	True
T/F A needle is inserted into the lungs in a pulmonary function test.	False
The ____ is the airway between the throat and lungs, also known as the windpipe.	trachea
Which type of lung test measures airflow and blood flow in the lungs?	ventilation/perfusion scan
T/F People with sleep apnea often snore loudly.	True
T/F Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by inflammation in the bronchi.	False
Which of the following conditions is most common in infants and children?	Croup
T/F CPR cannot keep blood flowing after a person has stopped breathing.	False
The suffix -centesis, as in thoracentesis and amniocentesis, refers to ______.	surgical puncture to remove fluid
T/F Pleural effusion means “a discharge of fluid from the lungs.”	False
T/F Asthma attacks do not last more than a few minutes.	False
Asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema are commonly combined in _____.	COPD
CPAP stands for _____.	continuous positive airway pressure
T/F Doppler sonography uses light waves to view blood flow.	False
Which of the following words means “narrowing”?	stenosis
T/F A Holter monitor may be used to shock the heart in case of cardiac arrest.	False
In arteriosclerosis, the veins become ____. A. narrower B. thicker C. less flexible D. All of the above.	All of the above
CAD stands for ____.	coronary artery disease
Which procedure measures blood flow and blood pressure using high-frequency sound waves?	Doppler sonography
Which of the following word parts means “vein”?	phleb/o
T/F The aorta is a critical artery.	True
Edematous means ____.	swollen
Which of the following word parts means “heart”? A. cardi/o B. coron/o C. arteri/o D. Both A and B.	Both A and B
T/F A defibrillator may be implanted directly into a patient’s body.	True
T/F Heart tissue that dies can be regenerated over time.	False
T/F A pacemaker can be used to correct tachycardia.	True
The cardiovascular system is also known as the ______ system.	circulatory
T/F Arteries and veins carry blood to the heart.	False
When valves within the veins fail to prevent the backflow of blood, the result is ____.	varicose veins
Which type of test may be used to record the electrical activity of the heart?	ECG
The root word thromb, as in thrombosis, refers to ____.	a blood clot
T/F “Spider veins” are found deep under the skin.	False
T/F In coronary artery disease, the heart muscle becomes thicker or enlarged.	True
A myocardial infarction is commonly known as ____.	a heart attack
Enlargement of the heart is called ____.	cardiac hypertrophy
T/F Venules and arterioles both connect to the capillaries.	True
Which of the following may be inserted into the veins or arteries to image the heart? A. Holter monitor B. pacemaker C. defibrillator D. catheter	catheter
T/F Veins normally appear blue under the skin because they contain unoxygenated blood.	True
The medical term for overeating is ____.	polyphagia
Sleep is regulated by the _____, which produces the hormone melatonin.	pineal gland
_____ is also known as gigantism.	acromegaly
Which hormone is most important in helping the body respond to stress?	cortisol
Enlargement of the thyroid gland is called _____.	goiter
T/F Thyromegaly is also called a “goiter.”	True
Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are common symptoms of ______.	type 2 diabetes
T/F A tumor in the pituitary gland causes Addison’s disease.	False
Which of the following procedures may be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes? A. fasting blood sugar test B. glucose tolerance test C. thyroid scan D. A and B.	A and B
The endocrine system helps regulate ______. A. reproduction B. sleep C. digestion D. All of the above.	all of the above
Hyposecretion of a hormone means ____.	too little secretion
Which condition is caused by insufficient cortisol production by the adrenal glands?	Addison’s disease
A disorder that can be caused by overuse of steroids is _____.	Cushing’s syndrome
T/F Adenocarcinoma is a cancerous tumor of the adenoids.	False
Which condition is most likely to cause bradycardia?	hypothyroidism
T/F A thyroid scan requires a fasting period.	False
T/F The root word glyc, as in glycemia, refers to water or fluid.	False
T/F Type 2 diabetes must be controlled with daily injections of insulin.	False
Which condition is most likely to cause gangrene, death of tissues caused by a decrease or absence in blood supply?	diabetes mellitus
The prefix para- in parathyroid indicates that the parathyroid glands _____.	are located beside the thyroid
Glands located in the brain include _____.	the pituitary, hypothalamus, and pineal gland
The term _____ means “to secrete within.”	endocrine
T/F A congenital disease is one that is present from birth.	True
Thymoma refers to ____.	a tumor in the thymus
Metabolism refers to _____.	the way the body uses food for energy

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