Prefix Quiz: Basic Knowledge! Test

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    "Patho" is the prefix for children

    • True
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The 'Prefix Quiz: Basic Knowledge! Test' assesses understanding of various biological and anatomical prefixes. It covers terms related to body parts and functions, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension in scientific contexts.

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  • 2. 

    Brain

    • Cardio

    • Bronch

    • Cerebro

    • Vas

    Correct Answer
    A. Cerebro
    Explanation
    The given options all seem to be related to different parts of the body. "Cerebro" is the Latin word for "brain," so it is the correct answer in this case.

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  • 3. 

    Corp means..

    • Body

    • Digit

    • Hemo

    • Tox

    Correct Answer
    A. Body
    Explanation
    Corp is a root word derived from the Latin word "corpus," which means "body." Therefore, the correct answer is "body."

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  • 4. 

    "Osteo" means

    • Muscle

    • Sodium

    • Foot

    • Bone

    Correct Answer
    A. Bone
    Explanation
    The prefix "osteo" is derived from the Greek word "osteon," which means bone. Therefore, "osteo" refers to bone.

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  • 5. 

    The prefix for nose is "rhin"

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The prefix "rhin-" means nose, as seen in words like rhinoplasty (surgery on the nose) or rhinitis (inflammation of the nose). Therefore, the statement that the prefix for nose is "rhin-" is correct.

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  • 6. 

    "meso"  means nose

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "meso means nose" is incorrect. The term "meso" does not mean nose, it is not a word or prefix used to refer to the nose. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 7. 

    The prefix for sodium is "natri"

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The prefix for sodium is "natri" because it is derived from the Latin name for sodium, which is "natrium". In chemistry, prefixes are often used to indicate the composition or nature of a chemical element or compound. In this case, "natri" is the prefix used to refer to sodium. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 8. 

    The prefix for "sub" is 

    Correct Answer
    below
    Explanation
    The prefix "sub-" means below or under. It is commonly used to indicate a lower position or level. In this case, "below" is the correct answer because it accurately represents the meaning of the prefix "sub-" in relation to the word "sub".

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  • 9. 

    The prefix for blood is "meso"/

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false. The correct prefix for blood is "hemo-" or "hemato-". The prefix "meso-" refers to the middle layer of the embryonic germ cell.

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  • 10. 

    "Morph" means 

    • Clot

    • Form

    • Poison

    • Above

    Correct Answer
    A. Form
    Explanation
    The word "morph" means to change or transform into a different form or shape. It does not mean clot, poison, or above. Therefore, the correct answer is "form."

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  • 11. 

    The prefix for colon is

    • Lip

    • Trophy

    • Corp

    • Colo

    Correct Answer
    A. Colo
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "colo" because it is the prefix that means "colon." The other options, "lip," "trophy," and "corp," do not have any relation to the term "colon." Therefore, "colo" is the most appropriate choice for the prefix of "colon."

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  • 12. 

    The prefix for flesh is "pulp". 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. The prefix for "flesh" is "pulp". A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, adding the prefix "pulp" to the base word "flesh" creates the word "pulpflesh".

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