Prefix Quiz: Can You Pass The Test?

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    What does the prefix trans mean?

    • Through
    • Flesh
    • Vessel
    • Middle
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Embark on the 'Prefix Quiz: Can you pass the Test? ' to challenge your understanding of prefixes in language. Assess your knowledge of terms like 'hepato' for liver, prefixes indicating conditions, and directional terms. This quiz enhances linguistic precision and vocabulary skills.

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  • 2. 

    Dys is the prefix for pain.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The prefix "dys-" is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate abnormal or difficult conditions. It is derived from the Greek word "dus," which means bad or difficult. Therefore, it is correct to say that "dys-" is the prefix for pain, as it is often used to describe painful or difficult conditions, such as dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) or dyspepsia (painful digestion).

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  • 3. 

    The prefix for sodium is natri. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because the prefix for sodium in chemistry is "natri-". This prefix is derived from the Latin word "natrium", which is the origin of the chemical symbol Na for sodium. The use of prefixes in chemistry helps to identify and distinguish different elements and compounds. In this case, "natri-" is specifically used to refer to sodium.

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  • 4. 

    What does hepato refer to?

    • Blood

    • Milk

    • Form

    • Liver

    Correct Answer
    A. Liver
    Explanation
    The prefix "hepato-" refers to the liver. It is derived from the Greek word "hepar," which means liver. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different concepts:
    Blood: The fluid that circulates throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing waste products.
    Milk: A white liquid produced by mammary glands, containing nutrients for newborns.
    Form: The shape or structure of something.

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  • 5. 

    A is the prefix for above.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that "A" is the prefix for the word "above." In this case, the correct answer is "True" because it aligns with the information provided. The prefix "A-" means "above" or "on" in many words, such as "atop," "aboard," or "aboveground." Therefore, the statement is accurate, indicating that "A" is indeed the prefix for "above."

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  • 6. 

    What is the prefix for foot?

    • Pedia

    • Podo

    • Hypo

    • Cardio

    Correct Answer
    A. Pedia
    Explanation
    The prefix "Pedia" refers to the medical specialty that focuses on the care of children. It is derived from the Greek word "paidi," meaning child. Therefore, "Pedia" is the correct prefix for foot in the context of pediatric medicine.

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  • 7. 

    What does the prefix bronch mean?

    • Nose

    • Bone

    • Poison

    • Windpipe

    Correct Answer
    A. Nose
    Explanation
    The prefix "bronch" refers to the nose. The term "bronch" is derived from the Greek word "bronchos," which specifically pertains to the windpipe or the air passages in the respiratory system. However, in this context, it is used to indicate the nose, which is an integral part of the respiratory system.

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  • 8. 

    What is the prefix for children?

    • Glyco

    • Natri

    • Pedia

    • Pulp

    Correct Answer
    A. Glyco
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Glyco." The prefix "glyco-" refers to sugar or sweetness. In the context of the question, the prefix "glyco-" is commonly used in medical terms related to children, such as "glycogen" (a form of sugar stored in the body) or "glycosuria" (the presence of sugar in the urine). Therefore, "glyco-" is the appropriate prefix for children.

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