Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Medical Terminology

Module Exam #2

QuestionAnswer
Cells joined together form __________. tissues
A group of organs that work together to perform related functions is called a(n) ___________. body system
A special cell that fights disease is the ___. lymphocyte
Which system carries electrical messages to and from the brain and spinal cord? nervous
Which system is composed of glands that send chemical messengers called hormones into the blood to act on other glands and organs? glands that send chemical messengers called hormones into the blood to act on other glands and organs? endocrine
What is the function of the urinary system? it produces urine and sends it out of the body through the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
The heart is contained within which body cavity? thoracic
The pelvic cavity contains which of the following? urinary bladder
Which cavity contains the spinal cord? dorsal
The ___ is a double membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, wrapping around, cushioning, supporting, and attaching each organ to the abdominal muscles. peritoneum
Which division of the back contains the neck vertebrae? cervical
The lumbar region of the back is located in the ____________ region. waist
Which of the following statements is true for the sacral and the coccygeal divisions of the back? The coccygeal region is also called the tailbone.
A sagittal plane divides the body into ______________. right and left
Which plane is also called the coronal plane? frontal
The medical term for the space between the lungs is _________. mediastinum
The combining form that means side is ___________. later/o
The fundamental unit of all animals and plants is the _____. cell
Groups of different kinds of tissue combine to form _____. organs
Which is the correct pronunciation of the term mediastinum? me-de-ah-STI-num
The combining form for the backbone is _____. vertebr/o
Analysis of the term peritonitis, meaning inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, reveals that it is composed of which word parts? peritone/o + -itis
If the suffix -tomy means incision, what is a laparotomy? an incision into the abdomen
The correct spelling of the term that means incision into (-tomy) the chest is __________. thoracotomy thoracotomy
Which body system is responsible for the breakdown of food so it can enter the bloodstream? digestive
Which body system is responsible for supporting the body and allowing it to move? musculoskeletal
Which of the following separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity? diaphragm
The ___ plane is a vertical plane that divides the body into right and left sides. sagittal
Which of these is a combining form for skin? epitheli/o
Created by: nycems
Popular Radiology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards