Medical Terminology Test Chapters 5-7

The combining form angi/o specifically refers to blood vessels, not nerves, the brain, or muscles.

The term 'vas/o' specifically refers to blood vessels, which are responsible for carrying blood throughout the body.

The term 'phleb/o' specifically refers to veins in the medical field, not arteries, the liver, or the nervous system.

Veins are blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart, while bones, muscles, and nerves have different functions in the human body.

The combining form hemat/o specifically refers to blood in medical terminology.

Angi/o specifically refers to blood or lymph vessels in medical terminology.

The correct term 'ather/o' refers to plaque or a fatty substance that accumulates in the arteries. The incorrect options do not relate to this specific term.

The term -crasia refers to a mixture or blending, not to any of the other options provided.

The suffix -emia is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to the presence of a substance in the blood or a blood condition. It is important to understand different medical suffixes for accurate interpretation of medical terms.

Thromb/o refers to clotting, specifically related to blood clotting.

Lymph is a colorless fluid that plays a crucial role in the immune system by removing waste and harmful substances from the body's tissues. It is not directly involved in transporting oxygen, aiding digestion, or carrying hormones.

Lymphatic vessels and ducts are responsible for returning lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells, from the body's tissues back into the circulatory system for processing.

Lymph nodes play a crucial role in the immune system by filtering out pathogens and harmful substances from the lymph fluid.

Tonsils and adenoids are part of the immune system and help protect the body by acting as the first line of defense against pathogens entering the respiratory system.

The correct answer highlights the various functions of the spleen, including filtering blood, maintaining balance of fluids in the body, destroying old or damaged red blood cells, releasing stored blood components, and acting as a reservoir for blood.

Bone marrow plays a crucial role in producing various types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

The thymus is primarily responsible for secreting thymosin to aid in the maturation of T-lymphocytes, essential for the functioning of the immune system. The incorrect answers do not align with the actual function of the thymus.

The term 'lymphangi/o' specifically pertains to the lymphatic system, which is responsible for maintaining fluid balance and immunity by transporting lymph through lymph vessels and ducts.

The term lymphaden/o specifically refers to lymph nodes, which are small structures that filter lymph fluid and help the body fight infection.

The term 'myel/o' specifically refers to bone marrow, which is the soft, spongy tissue found in the center of bones. It is responsible for the production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Thym/o refers to the thymus gland, not the thyroid gland, thrombosis, or thalamus.

The prefix 'anti-' is commonly used to indicate opposition or negation.

The prefix onc/o specifically refers to tumors, such as oncology which is the study and treatment of tumors.

The correct term 'phag/o' specifically relates to the action of eating or swallowing, not breathing, drinking, or speaking.

The suffix '-plasm' refers to something that is molded or formed, such as in the word 'cytoplasm' where it denotes the substance surrounding the cell nucleus.

The correct answer 'flesh, connective tissue' refers to the combining form 'sarc/o' which specifically relates to flesh and connective tissue. The incorrect answers 'blood', 'bone', and 'nerve' do not directly relate to this particular combining form.

The suffix -tic is commonly used in English to form adjectives that relate to a specified activity, condition, or characteristic.

The term 'tox/o' specifically refers to poison, not other concepts such as infection, star, or medicine.

The nose primarily functions to exchange air during breathing, while also performing tasks such as warming, moisturizing, and filtering inhaled air. Though the nose plays a role in the sense of smell, hearing is primarily controlled by the ears, and body temperature regulation is managed by mechanisms other than the nose.

Sinuses play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the respiratory system and skull structure.