Common Medical Root Terms! Trivia Quiz

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    Psych

    • Pus
    • Rays
    • Mind
    • Same, like
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This trivia quiz is on some of the common medical root terms that a medical practitioner should be well informed on. Not only does this ensure that one is able to understand them when they are used in practice, but it also helps you see how many of them you know. Take it up and share it with your fellow classmates.

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  • 2. 

    Adeno

    • Gland

    • Stone

    • Fat

    • Cell

    Correct Answer
    A. Gland
    Explanation
    The word "gland" is the correct answer because it is the only term in the given list that refers to a specific anatomical structure. "Adeno," "stone," "fat," and "cell" are all generic terms that do not specify a particular part of the body. A gland is an organ that produces and releases substances, such as hormones or enzymes, into the body.

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  • 3. 

    Thermic

    • Thorax

    • Tongue

    • Heat

    • Rays

    Correct Answer
    A. Heat
    Explanation
    The word "thermic" is related to the concept of heat. It is derived from the Greek word "thermos" which means heat. Therefore, "heat" is the correct answer as it directly corresponds to the meaning of "thermic".

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  • 4. 

    Glyco

    • Tongue

    • Organs

    • Gut

    • Sugar, sweet

    Correct Answer
    A. Sugar, sweet
  • 5. 

    Homeo, home

    • Same, alike

    • Falling hair

    • Sweet sugar

    • Tumor, cyst, hernia

    Correct Answer
    A. Same, alike
    Explanation
    The words "same" and "alike" are synonyms, meaning they have similar meanings. In the given list of words, all the other pairs are examples of words that are related but not necessarily the same. "Homeo" and "home" are not synonyms, "falling hair" and "sweet sugar" are not related concepts, and "tumor, cyst, hernia" are different types of medical conditions. Therefore, the correct answer is "same, alike."

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  • 6. 

    Radi

    • Ray

    • Pus

    • Cell

    • Gland

    Correct Answer
    A. Ray
  • 7. 

    Lingua

    • Lung

    • Left ventricle

    • Tongue

    • Lip

    Correct Answer
    A. Tongue
    Explanation
    The answer is "tongue" because all the other options (lingua, lung, left ventricle, and lip) are not related to the human organ responsible for taste, speech, and swallowing. The tongue is a muscular organ located in the mouth and is essential for various functions, including taste perception.

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  • 8. 

    Lip

    • Falling hair

    • Fat

    • Pus

    • Gland

    Correct Answer
    A. Fat
  • 9. 

    Pyo

    • Fat

    • Ray

    • Cell

    • Pus

    Correct Answer
    A. Pus
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pus". This answer is the only word among the given options that is related to infection or inflammation. Pus is a thick, yellowish fluid that is produced in response to infection or injury and is often associated with the presence of bacteria. The other words in the list do not have a direct connection to infection or inflammation.

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  • 10. 

    Lith

    • Lip

    • Fat

    • Tongue

    • Stone

    Correct Answer
    A. Stone
  • 11. 

    Cyto

    • Cyst

    • Pus

    • Stone

    • Cell

    Correct Answer
    A. Cell
  • 12. 

    Calculi

    • Cell

    • Cyst

    • Stone

    • Heat

    Correct Answer
    A. Stone
    Explanation
    The word "stone" is the correct answer because it is the only term in the given list that is related to the concept of "calculi." Calculi are hard, mineral deposits that can form in various parts of the body, such as the kidneys or gallbladder. "Stone" is commonly used to refer to these calcified deposits, making it the appropriate choice in this context. The other terms, "cell," "cyst," and "heat," do not have a direct association with calculi.

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  • 13. 

    Madaro

    • Falling hair

    • Sweet sugar

    • Tumor, cyst

    • Similar, same

    Correct Answer
    A. Falling hair
  • 14. 

    Cele

    • Cell

    • Cyst, tumor,hernia

    • Sweet, sugar

    • Stone

    Correct Answer
    A. Cyst, tumor,hernia
    Explanation
    The given answer "cyst, tumor, hernia" is correct because these terms are all related to abnormal growths or masses in the body. A cyst is a sac-like pocket filled with fluid or other substances, a tumor is an abnormal growth of cells, and a hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. These conditions can all cause various symptoms and require medical attention for diagnosis and treatment.

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