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Rice Med. Terms 11

Medical Terminology Practice 2

Question	Answer
Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?	produces thrombocytes
An abnormally large erythrocyte is called:	macrocyte
Erythropoietin is a hormone that:	stimulates the production of red blood cells
Cells that transport oxygen and carbon dioxide are:	RBCs
Platelets are commonly called:	thrombocytes
A blood test to determine the number of leukocytes present is called:	WBC
What is the iron-containing pigment of red blood cells called?	hemoglobin
A medical condition in which there are too many RBCs is:	polycythemia
A blood test performed on whole blood to determine the percentage of RBCs in the total blood volume is:	Hct
A protein substance that is produced in the body in response to an invading foreign substance is called:	antibody
The blood test that includes a hematocrit, hemoglobin, red and white blood cell count and differential is:	CBC
In the term lymphedema, the suffix -edema means:	swelling
The fluid part of the blood is called:	plasma
Excessive bleeding, bursting forth of blood is called:	hemorrhage
In the term pyothorax, the combining form py/o means:	pus
An acute, contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus is:	influenza
A whistling sound caused by obstruction of the air passageway is termed:	wheeze
The musculomembranous wall that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity is called:	diaphragm
An instrument used to examine the larynx is called a:	larygoscope
The medical term for fast breathing is:	tachypnea
In the term orthopnea, the combining form orth/o means:	straight
Hemoptysis means:	spittine up of blood
The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.	epiglottis
All of the following are organs of the respiratory system except:	tonsils
The visual examination of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi via a flexible scope is called:	bronchoscopy
The inability to breathe unless in an upright position is:	orthopnea
In the term rhonchus, the root rhonch means:	snore
A temporary cessation of breathing is known as:	apnea
The medical term for difficulty in breathing is:	dyspnea
A chronic pulmonary disease in which it is difficult to exhale air from the lungs is called:	emphysema
The presence of serum protein in the urine is termed:	albuminuria
What structure in men carries both urine and semen?	urethra
The inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis is:	pyelonephritis
An abnormal condition in which the body tissues contain an accumulation of fluid is known as:	edema
Urine that has a fruity sweet odor may indicate:	diabetes mellitus
A test performed to visualize the kidneys, ureters, and bladder using an injected radiopaque substance is:	intravenous pyelography
The ________ transport(s) urine from the kidney to the bladder.	ureters
The root nephr- means:	kidney
The primary functions of the kidneys:	produce urine and help regulate body fluids
A surgical excision of a stone from the bladder is:	cystolithectomy
Difficult or painful urination is called:	dysuria
The external urinary opening is the:	urinary meatus
In the term hemodialysis, the prefix dia- means:	through
Which medication helps control involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle?	Detrol
All of the following terms refer to the process of emptying the bladder except:	urochrome
Urine is secreted and travels through which of the following organs? (give the correct order)	kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
The normal color of urine is:	yellow to amber
Excessive urination at night is termed:	nocturia
The ovaries produce all of the following except:	androgen
A condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood is termed:	hyperkalemia
The parathyroid gland:	helps maintain normal serum calcium levels
The pineal gland secretes:	melatonin and seratonin
All are true statements concerning epinephrine except:	it decreases the heart rate and cardiac output
A substance used in the treatment of shock as it acts to elevate the blood pressure is:	dopamine
The ________ is the primary link between the endocrine and nervous system.	hypothalamus
A chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities is called:	acromegaly
The surgical excision of the adrenal gland is termed:	adrenalectomy
The master gland of the body is the:	pituitary gland
Excessive secretion of milk after cessation of nursing is:	galactorrhea
A blood sugar test that is performed at specified intervals after the patient has taken glucose is:	glucose tolerance test
________ is a condition where the blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes.	prediabetes
The pituitary gland is also known as the:	hypophysis
A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas is called:	insulin
Which is an abnormal condition of excessive hair growth, especially in women?	hirsutism
Which substance is essential for maintenance of a normal level of blood sugar?	insulin
Increased levels of which of the following may indicate diabetes mellitus?	fasting blood sugar
The term ________ refers to a substance that promotes the development of male characteristics.	androgen
A tumor of the meninges is known as:	meningioma
A medical word that means paralysis of both legs and lower body is called:	paraplegia
Loss of consciousness, temporary or prolonged, caused by a blow to the head is called:	concussion
Which of the following is not a membrane that encloses the brain?	oblongata
In the term anesthesiologist the combining form means:	feeling
The ________ cranial nerve controls the respiratory and digestive organs.	vagus
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is also known as:	Lou Gherig's disease
The term for an abnormal slowness of motion is spelled:	bradykinesia
Difficulty in comprehending the written language is called:	dyslexia
Paralysis that affects one side of the body is called:	hemiplegia
The x-ray of the spinal canal after the injection of a radiopaque dye is called:	myelogram
Any dysfunction of the brain is termed:	encephalopathy
Nerves that transmit impulses to the CNS are called:	sensory
The medical term for a headache is:	cephalalgia
A cerebrovascular accident may be called all of the following except:	TIA
The space between 2 neurons is called:	synapse
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is sometimes referred to as:	ministroke
What functional part of the nervous system controls the body in time of stress such as fight-or-flight:	sympathetic nervous system
The brain and spinal cord constitute the ________ nervous system.	central
Dryness of the conjunctiva is called:	xerophthalmia
The colored tissue attached to the ciliary body is the:	iris
The ________ is the opening in the center of the iris.	pupil
The medical term for night blindness is:	nyctalopia
A malignant tumor of the germ cell of the retina is:	retinoblastoma
The innermost layer of the eye is the:	retina
Drooping of the upper eyelids is called:	blepharoptosis
The measurement of the forward protrusion of the eye is:	exophthalmometry
An unusual intolerance of light is known as:	photopbobia
An involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball is called:	nystagmus
The sensation of ringing or roaring sounds in the ear is called:	tinnitus
The medical term ________ means pertaining to the sense of hearing.	auditory
Another term for an earache is:	otodynia
One who specializes in disorders of hearing is called a/an:	audiologist
Measurement of the movement of the tympanic membrane and pressure in the middle ear is:	tympanometry
A sensation of instability or loss of equlibrium is called:	vertigo
The medical term for earwax is:	cerumen
The term for the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane is spelled:	myringoplasty
In the term acoustic, the root acoust means:	hearing
The term postpartum refers to:	six weeks after childbirth
The term for a woman who has given birth to two or more children is:	multipara
Colostrum is the term used for the:	first milk
A spontaneous abortion is also called a:	miscarriage
A woman's vaginal discharge after childbirth is called:	lochia
A fertilized egg implanted outside of the uterus is called:	ectopic pregnancy
The premature separation of a normally situated placenta after the 20th week of development is called:	abruptio placenta
During development, the fetus is suspended in _______ fluid.	amniotic
What does the term nulligravida mean?	no pregnancies
A lack of menstruation is termed:	amenorrhea
The fingerlike processes that work to propel the discharged ovum into the tube are called:	fimbriae
The cessation of the monthly flow is called:	menopause
Which condition occurs when endometrial tissue occurs in various sites in the abdominal or pelvic cavity?	endometriosis
The external region between the vulva and the anus is:	perineum
X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes after the injection of a radiopaque substance is called:	hysterosalpingography
Menorrhagia is defined as:	excessive bleeding
The onset of the menstrual cycle is termed:	menarche
In the term dysmenorrhea, the combining form men/o means:	month, menses
Profuse sweating:	diaphoresis
mole	nevus
bruise	ecchymosis
itching	pruritus
Pertaining to the upper arm bone	humeral
the smaller of the two lower leg bones	fibula
Inflammation of bone and bone marrow:	osteomyelitis
Stiffening of a joint	ankylosis
Which term means surgical fixation of a joint?	arthrodesis
Wasting away (no development) of muscle from lack of use:	atrophy
A tumor of the liver is called	hepatoma
Which of the following terms means pertaining to the first part of the small intestine?	duodenal
The upper chambers of the heart are the	atria
angi/o	vessel
The combining form thromb/o is defined as	thromb/o
The term arrhythmia means	abnormal variation in the heart rhythm
A surgical technique used to remove a blood clot is termed:	embolectomy
The term that means abnormal reduction of all blood cells is	pancytopenia
The term hemostasis is defined as the	stoppage of bleeding
Gamete	Mature reproductive cell
Balanitis	Inflammation of the glans penis
Orchidotomy	incision into a testicle
Varicocele	Enlargement and twisting of the veins of the spermatic cord
Epispadias	Urethra opens on the dorsum of the penis
Trisomy	having three chromosomes
Epididymis	Acts as storage site for the maturation of sperm
blepharoptosis	Drooping of the upper eyelids
presbycusis	Age related hearing loss
momaural	pertaining to one ear
otic	pertaining to the ear
incus	anvil: Middle of three ossicles
malleus	Largest of three ossciles:hammer
stapes	innermost of the ossicles: stirrup
auricle	external portion of the ear
renal	pertaining to the kidney
micturition	Process of urination
enuresis	bedwetting
cirrhosis	Chronic degenative liver disease
stomatitis	inflammation of the mouth
Metastasis	process of spreading cancer
Rules of 9	method of estimating the extent of burns
Urticaria	hives
Cicatrix	scar

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