BIOD 103 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What are the four types of bones found in the skeletal system.
Answer: 1. long bones - femur, humerus2. short bones - carpal and tarsal
bones in wrists and ankle3. flat bones - broad, flat mostly for protection;
skull bones4. irregular bones - have irregular shapes that serve as sites for
multiple muscle attatchments; vertebrae
◍ mycosis.
Answer: fungal infection
◍ edema.
Answer: swelling caused by an abnormal acclamation of fluid in cells,
tissues, or cavities of the body
◍ hypo-.
Answer: deficient, decreased
◍ symptom.
Answer: subjective evidence of a disease
◍ Define the three types of muscles in the muscular system.
Answer: 1. Striated (aka skeletal muscle): is under voluntary control and
facilitates movement by generating force through bones and joints by
contraction2. Smooth: non-striated and under involuntary control of the
nervous system and local hormones; can be found in the walls of the
stomach, bladder, and blood vessels 3. Cardiac: an involuntary striated
muscled found exclusively in the heart
◍ Define the accessory organs of the gastrointestinal system and their
, functions.
Answer: 1. teeth - used to mechanically breakdown food2. salivary glands -
produce saliva to begin the process of breakdown and allow for the ease of
transfer from the esophagus to the stomach3. liver - secretes bile (needed for
digestion) as well as metabolizes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates4.
gallbladder - stores bile secreted by the liver, which is required for
digestion5. pancreas - secretes enzymes necessary for digestion
◍ colostomy.
Answer: the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the
colon and the body surface
◍ Define the components of the urinary system and their functions.
Answer: The primary function is to remove urine or liquid waste from the
bodyKidneys play a vital role to help maintain homeostasis; they assist in
maintaining correct salt and water balance within the blood and work in
conjunction with the liver and adrenal glands to maintain the balance of
sodium and potassium levels; which effects the blood volume and as a result
blood pressure
◍ Define the three major roles of bones.
Answer: 1. Protection - for our vital organs2. Calcium storage and release -
calcium is needed for bone development, blood clotting, as well as normal
muscle nerve activity3. Red and white blood cell production - occurs within
the bone marrow; platelets are produced here.
◍ dermatologist.
Answer: a physician who specialized in diagnosing and treating disorders of
the skin
◍ Define the components of the respiratory system and its function.
Answer: the respiratory system works in conjunction with the circulatory
system to deliver oxygen to the tissues and rid the body of carbon dioxide
through the process of ventilation (Breathing). Lungs and alveoli are the
main organs-lungs are responsible for gas exchange -alveoli are the
functional cells of the lungs where the gas exchange takes place.
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ What are the four types of bones found in the skeletal system.
Answer: 1. long bones - femur, humerus2. short bones - carpal and tarsal
bones in wrists and ankle3. flat bones - broad, flat mostly for protection;
skull bones4. irregular bones - have irregular shapes that serve as sites for
multiple muscle attatchments; vertebrae
◍ mycosis.
Answer: fungal infection
◍ edema.
Answer: swelling caused by an abnormal acclamation of fluid in cells,
tissues, or cavities of the body
◍ hypo-.
Answer: deficient, decreased
◍ symptom.
Answer: subjective evidence of a disease
◍ Define the three types of muscles in the muscular system.
Answer: 1. Striated (aka skeletal muscle): is under voluntary control and
facilitates movement by generating force through bones and joints by
contraction2. Smooth: non-striated and under involuntary control of the
nervous system and local hormones; can be found in the walls of the
stomach, bladder, and blood vessels 3. Cardiac: an involuntary striated
muscled found exclusively in the heart
◍ Define the accessory organs of the gastrointestinal system and their
, functions.
Answer: 1. teeth - used to mechanically breakdown food2. salivary glands -
produce saliva to begin the process of breakdown and allow for the ease of
transfer from the esophagus to the stomach3. liver - secretes bile (needed for
digestion) as well as metabolizes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates4.
gallbladder - stores bile secreted by the liver, which is required for
digestion5. pancreas - secretes enzymes necessary for digestion
◍ colostomy.
Answer: the surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the
colon and the body surface
◍ Define the components of the urinary system and their functions.
Answer: The primary function is to remove urine or liquid waste from the
bodyKidneys play a vital role to help maintain homeostasis; they assist in
maintaining correct salt and water balance within the blood and work in
conjunction with the liver and adrenal glands to maintain the balance of
sodium and potassium levels; which effects the blood volume and as a result
blood pressure
◍ Define the three major roles of bones.
Answer: 1. Protection - for our vital organs2. Calcium storage and release -
calcium is needed for bone development, blood clotting, as well as normal
muscle nerve activity3. Red and white blood cell production - occurs within
the bone marrow; platelets are produced here.
◍ dermatologist.
Answer: a physician who specialized in diagnosing and treating disorders of
the skin
◍ Define the components of the respiratory system and its function.
Answer: the respiratory system works in conjunction with the circulatory
system to deliver oxygen to the tissues and rid the body of carbon dioxide
through the process of ventilation (Breathing). Lungs and alveoli are the
main organs-lungs are responsible for gas exchange -alveoli are the
functional cells of the lungs where the gas exchange takes place.
