Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1) Gross anatomy is also known as ________. 1)
A) pathologic anatomy B) macroscopic anatomy
C) microscopic anatomy D) diagnostic anatomy
2) An example of gross anatomy would be ________. 2)
A) viewing an x-ray film B) determining the etiology of a disease
C) obtaining a mammogram D) using a microscope
3) The study of physiology includes the study of________. 3)
A) functions B) disease C) structures D) genetics
4) RBC is the abbreviation for ________. 4)
A) red and blue circulation B) ruptured blood clot
C) red blood cells D) really bad cut
5) The study of disease is known as ________. 5)
A) microbiology B) pathology C) neurology D) cytology
6) The three basic parts of a medical term include ________. 6)
A) prefix, word root, and suffix B) base, word root, and stem
C) prefix, stem, and ending D) suffix, base, and meaning
7) What system is known as the mathematical language of Anatomy and Physiology? 7)
A) Metric system B) English system
C) Customary system D) Abbreviation system
8) Which of the following is NOT a vital sign? 8)
A) Temperature B) Respiratory rate
C) Heart rate D) Cough
9) After the physician has assessed several signs and symptoms, he or she will be able to make an 9)
initial ________.
A) diagnosis B) cytology C) etiology D) prognosis
10) The chemical operations occurring within the body that are necessary for conversion of nutrients 10)
are known collectively as ________.
A) pathology B) metabolism C) homeostasis D) syndrome
11) The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as ________. 11)
A) pathology B) syndrome C) metabolism D) homeostasis
12) The phase of metabolism in which the breaking down of nutrients occurs is known as ________. 12)
A) metabolism B) catabolism C) cannibalism D) anabolism
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, 13) The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action is 13)
known as a(n) ________.
A) depressing feedback loop B) affirmative feedback loop
C) negative feedback loop D) positive feedback loop
14) In which of the following situations is positive feedback necessary? 14)
A) Blood pressure B) Bleeding C) Coughing D) Childbirth
15) The indicators that are essential for human life include all of the following EXCEPT ________. 15)
A) heart rate B) temperature C) respiration rate D) coloring
16) Which is NOT a definition for disease? 16)
A) A condition in which the body fails to function normally
B) Anything that upsets normal structure or function
C) Normal structure and function
D) Not at ease
17) The term tachycardia means ________. 17)
A) fast heart rate B) study of the heart rate
C) slow heart rate D) rhythmic heart rate
18) Which is NOT a symptom of metabolic syndrome? 18)
A) Low HDL level B) High blood pressure
C) Vomiting and diarrhea D) High triglycerides
19) A sign that could be an indication of diabetes is breath that smells like ________. 19)
A) fruit-flavored chewing gum B) sweat
C) clay or starchy paste D) maple
20) The prefix hyper means ________. 20)
A) above normal B) below normal C) small D) within
21) The suffix oma means ________. 21)
A) enlargement of B) tumor
C) cutting into D) surgically forming an opening
22) The suffix algia means ________. 22)
A) cell B) pertaining to C) inflammation D) pain
23) The abbreviation for a stroke is ________ and the letters stand for ________. 23)
A) CAD, coronary artery disease B) CVA, cerebrovascular accident
C) CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation D) CVA, cardiovascular accident
24) MOST fevers are the body's way of ________. 24)
A) preventing pathogens from reproducing
B) making an inhospitable environment for pathogens to survive
C) breaking up the cells of the pathogens
D) killing all pathogens
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