Module A Introduction To Healthcare Quiz 1
Complete the following with the best possible answer.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Gastr-
- A.
Surgical repair
- B.
Heart
- C.
Stomach
- D.
Intestines
Correct Answer
C. StomachExplanation
The term "gastr-" is derived from the Greek word "gaster" which means stomach. Therefore, in the given options, the correct answer is "Stomach" as it directly relates to the term "gastr-". Surgical repair and heart are not related to the term "gastr-", while intestines are related to the digestive system but not specifically to the stomach.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Cardi-
- A.
Lungs
- B.
Heart
- C.
Vessel
- D.
Blood
Correct Answer
B. HeartExplanation
The correct answer is "Heart" because the prefix "cardi-" refers to the heart. The other options, such as lungs, vessel, and blood, are not related to the prefix "cardi-".Rate this question:
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- 3.
Megal-
- A.
Soft
- B.
Tongue
- C.
Mygal
- D.
Enlarged
Correct Answer
D. Enlarged -
- 4.
-itis
- A.
Condition
- B.
Inflammation
- C.
Pain
- D.
Study of
Correct Answer
B. InflammationExplanation
The suffix "-itis" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate inflammation. Therefore, the correct answer is "Inflammation." The other options, such as "Condition," "Pain," and "Study of," do not accurately describe the meaning of "-itis" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Dermat-
- A.
Intestines
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Skin
- D.
Fat
Correct Answer
C. SkinExplanation
The term "dermat-" is derived from the Greek word "derma" which means skin. Therefore, the correct answer is skin.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Plast-
- A.
Surgical repair
- B.
Surgical removal
- C.
Cut into, incision into
- D.
Condition
Correct Answer
A. Surgical repairExplanation
The prefix "plast-" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate surgical repair. It is derived from the Greek word "plastos" which means molded or formed. Therefore, when "plast-" is used in a medical context, it usually refers to a surgical procedure that involves reconstructing or repairing a specific part of the body. This could involve reshaping or rebuilding tissues, organs, or other structures that have been damaged or affected by disease or injury.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Cerebr-
- A.
Skull
- B.
Head
- C.
Brain
- D.
Neck
Correct Answer
C. BrainExplanation
The word "cerebr-" is a root that refers to the brain. The other options - skull, head, and neck - are not directly related to the term "cerebr-". The correct answer, therefore, is brain.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Path-
- A.
Daisies
- B.
Tumor
- C.
Condition
- D.
Disease
Correct Answer
D. DiseaseExplanation
The given path shows a progression from Daisies to Tumor, then to Condition, and finally to Disease. This suggests that Disease is the final and most severe stage in this progression. Each subsequent term in the path represents a worsening or more serious state, leading to the conclusion that Disease is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 9.
-ectomy
- A.
Surgical repair
- B.
Surgical removal
- C.
Cut into, incision into
- D.
Study of
Correct Answer
B. Surgical removalExplanation
The term "-ectomy" refers to a surgical procedure in which a part of the body is removed. This suffix is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate the removal of a specific organ or tissue. Therefore, the correct answer "Surgical removal" accurately describes the meaning of "-ectomy" as it denotes the act of surgically taking out a particular body part.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Enter-
- A.
Intestines
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Mouth
- D.
Lip
Correct Answer
A. IntestinesExplanation
The intestines are responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food. They are located after the stomach in the digestive system. The stomach breaks down food into smaller particles, and then the intestines further break down these particles and absorb the nutrients into the bloodstream. The mouth and lips are involved in the initial stages of digestion, where food is chewed and mixed with saliva, but the main site of nutrient absorption is the intestines.Rate this question:
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- 11.
-osis
- A.
Tumor
- B.
Condition
- C.
Disease
- D.
Cancer
Correct Answer
B. ConditionExplanation
The suffix "-osis" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a condition or a state. In this context, "tumor," "disease," and "cancer" are all conditions that can be described using the suffix "-osis." Therefore, the correct answer is "Condition."Rate this question:
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- 12.
-otomy
- A.
Surgical removal
- B.
Surgical repair
- C.
Cut into, incision into
- D.
Surgery
Correct Answer
C. Cut into, incision intoExplanation
The term "-otomy" refers to a surgical procedure that involves cutting into or making an incision into a specific part of the body. It does not refer to surgical removal or repair, but rather the act of making a deliberate cut or incision for medical purposes. Therefore, the correct answer is "Cut into, incision into."Rate this question:
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- 13.
Aden-
- A.
Lungs
- B.
Gland
- C.
Loins
- D.
Hormone
Correct Answer
B. GlandExplanation
Gland is the correct answer because it is the only term in the given options that is directly related to the other terms. Lungs, loins, and hormone are all related to glands in some way. Lungs are a type of gland that help in the process of respiration, loins contain glands that produce hormones, and hormone is a substance secreted by glands that regulate various bodily functions. Therefore, gland is the most appropriate answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Angi-
- A.
Hair
- B.
Vein
- C.
Vessel
- D.
Blood
Correct Answer
C. VesselExplanation
The term "angi-" is a prefix that refers to blood vessels. Therefore, the correct answer is "vessel" because it is directly related to the prefix and represents a type of blood vessel.Rate this question:
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- 15.
-oma
- A.
Tumor
- B.
Two
- C.
Inflammation
- D.
Cancer
Correct Answer
A. TumorExplanation
The suffix "-oma" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a tumor or mass. Therefore, the correct answer is "Tumor."Rate this question:
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- 16.
Nephr-
- A.
Spleen
- B.
Knee
- C.
Kidney
- D.
Liver
Correct Answer
C. KidneyExplanation
The correct answer is Kidney. The word "nephr-" is a combining form that refers to the kidney. The other options, spleen, knee, and liver, do not relate to the given word. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is kidney.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Hepat-
- A.
Liver
- B.
Kidney
- C.
Spleen
- D.
Lungs
Correct Answer
A. LiverExplanation
The prefix "hepat-" is derived from the Greek word "hepar," which means liver. Therefore, the correct answer is liver.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Arthr-
- A.
Bone
- B.
Joint
- C.
Tendon
- D.
Muscle
Correct Answer
B. JointExplanation
The term "arthr-" is a prefix that refers to joints. It is derived from the Greek word "arthron" which means joint. Therefore, the correct answer is Joint.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Blephar-
- A.
Eyelid
- B.
Tear
- C.
Eyelash
- D.
Iris
Correct Answer
A. EyelidExplanation
The term "blephar-" is a combining form that refers to the eyelid. It is derived from the Greek word "blepharon," which means eyelid. Therefore, the correct answer is "Eyelid."Rate this question:
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- 20.
-ologist
- A.
Study of
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Heart
- D.
Specialist in the study of
Correct Answer
D. Specialist in the study ofExplanation
The term "-ologist" is commonly used to refer to a specialist or expert in a particular field of study. In this case, the correct answer is "Specialist in the study of" because it fits the pattern of "-ologist" being used to indicate a person who specializes in a specific area of study. The given options of "Stomach" and "Heart" are examples of areas of study that could have corresponding "-ologist" specialists, such as gastroenterologist or cardiologist.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Rhin-
- A.
Nose
- B.
Tooth
- C.
Tongue
- D.
Ring
Correct Answer
A. NoseExplanation
The word "rhin-" is a prefix that is derived from the Greek word "rhinos" which means "nose". Therefore, the correct answer is "nose" as it is the body part associated with the prefix "rhin-".Rate this question:
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- 22.
Gingiv-
- A.
Lip
- B.
Gland
- C.
Ginger
- D.
Gum
Correct Answer
D. GumExplanation
The correct answer is "Gum" because "gingiv-" is a prefix that refers to the gums or gingiva. The other options, such as "lip," "gland," and "ginger," do not relate to the term "gingiv-" and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 23.
-malacia
- A.
Soft
- B.
Hard
- C.
Show
- D.
Disease
Correct Answer
A. SoftExplanation
Malacia refers to the abnormal softening of a tissue or organ. It is commonly used to describe conditions where there is a loss of structural integrity, resulting in a soft and weakened state. Therefore, the correct answer is "Soft" as it directly relates to the concept of malacia.Rate this question:
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- 24.
-ology
- A.
Study of
- B.
Stomach
- C.
Specialist in the study of
- D.
Surgical repair
Correct Answer
A. Study ofExplanation
The correct answer is "Study of". The term "-ology" is a suffix commonly used in medical terminology to indicate the study or science of a particular subject. In this context, "-ology" refers to the study of a specific field or subject.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Spasm
- A.
Inflammation
- B.
Intestines
- C.
Anus
- D.
Involuntary contraction
Correct Answer
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