Prefix Quiz: Can You Pass The Test?

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  • 1. 

    What does hepato refer to?

    • A.

      Blood

    • B.

      Milk

    • C.

      Form

    • D.

      Liver

    Correct Answer
    A. Blood
    Explanation
    Hepato refers to the liver. The term "hepato" is derived from the Greek word "hepar," which specifically means "liver." Therefore, hepato is a prefix used to indicate something related to the liver. This can be seen in medical terms such as hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) or hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver).

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  • 2. 

    What is the prefix for children?

    • A.

      Glyco

    • B.

      Natri

    • C.

      Pedia

    • D.

      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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  • 3. 

    Dys is the prefix for pain.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      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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  • 4. 

    A is the prefix for above.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      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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  • 5. 

    What does the prefix trans mean?

    • A.

      Through

    • B.

      Flesh

    • C.

      Vessel

    • D.

      Middle

    Correct Answer
    A. Through
    Explanation
    The prefix "trans" means "through." It is commonly used to indicate movement or change from one place, condition, or form to another. For example, in the word "transport," the prefix "trans" indicates the movement of something from one place to another. Similarly, in the word "translucent," the prefix "trans" suggests that light is able to pass through an object.

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  • 6. 

    What is the prefix for foot?

    • A.

      Pedia

    • B.

      Podo

    • C.

      Hypo

    • D.

      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?

    • A.

      Nose

    • B.

      Bone

    • C.

      Poison

    • D.

      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. 

    The prefix for sodium is natri. 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      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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