Language of Medicine - All Self Test
Questions and Answers (Prep for Final
Exam)
A "EKG or ECG" is used to record information about _________ electrical activity.
heart
The hormone _____________ increases in the blood to a level that causes LH to
be released from the anterior pituitary.
Estrogen
Ulcers are commonly seen in people with:
diabetes
The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones?
Luteiniz/ing, Growth, Thyroid Stimulating and Adrenocorticotrophic
How many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men?
6
The Parathyroid Gland produces Para/thormone, which regulate body calcium
blood levels and prevents:
tetany or muscle spasms
The inability to sleep is often caused by the lack of the Pineal Gland to secrete:
melatonin
Dwarf/ism (irregular proportioned and "shortness/state") is often seen with
Pro/geria (before/old or aged). The probable cause is heredity factors or the lack
of pituitary _______ production that leads to complete premature aging.
HGH
Graves' Disease is also known as:
hyperthyroidism
Dia/betes literally means:
through/passing
The lack of ________ can cause premature aging.
human growth hormone
The term given to substances secreted by Endo/crine (within blood/secrete)
Glands that means to urge on is:
hormone
The medical term for the sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in
a living organism is ______________. It literally and actually means - the state
of/changing/a lump (of food).
meta/bol/ism
The medical diagnostic term Syn/drome actually means:
a set of signs and symptoms that run together
The condition resulting in muscle spasms (poor nerve communications) due to
an abnormally low concentration of calcium in the blood is
tetany
A "EEG" is used to record information about ____________ electrical activity.
,brain
The diagnostic term for a chronic disease caused by under activity of the Islets of
Langerhans (Beta Cells) in the pancreas is
Diabetes Mellitus - sweet or sugar excess - Type I or II
The medical term Endo/crin/olog/ist actually means
specialist in the science and study of glands of internal secretion (into the blood stream)
The diagnostic term for the state of excessive thyroxin production, which causes
high sugar use levels and hyperactivity is
hyperthyroidism
The term Hypo/glyc/emia literally means
low or below/sugar levels/blood
The combining forms that mean "poison" are
toxic/o-, viro-, or septo-
The compound term "Poly/dips/ia" literally means
much/thirst/refers to
The hormone that helps the body deal with stress is
epinephrine
The hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and
controls hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic body responses is
insulin from the beta cells of the Isles of Langerhans in the pancreas
The name of the hormone that helps to maintain the level of calcium in the blood
and is produced by the four Parathyroid Glands is
parathormone
The four small dime size glands that lie directly upon and behind the Thyroid
Gland are the ____________________ Glands. They secrete para/thormone that is
responsible for regulating body calcium usage.
Parathyroid
Located in front of the lower voice box and the upper trachea (rough), the
___________ Gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield.
Thyroid
The Thyroid Hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism is
thyroxin or thyroxine
The __________________ pituitary lobe stores and releases Anti/di/uret/ic
Hormone (ADH) and Oxy/tocin.
posterior
The pituitary lobe that secretes Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH), Growth
Hormone (GH), and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is called the
anterior lobe
The Pituitary Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during female labor is
oxytocin
The name of the Pituitary Hormone that is essential to the growth, development
and continued function of the adrenal cortex is:
adreno/cortico/trophic hormone - ACTH SYN: Corticotrophin
The _______________ Endocrine Gland is referred to as the Master Gland (of the
body) because it secretes multiple hormones that influence multiple body
function.
,Pituitary
The diagnostic term placenta previa (cake: first or early) actually means:
low implantation & possible miscarriage
The diagnostic term abruptio placentae actually means:
premature separation of cake
The diagnostic term that actually means a human with a very large head is
____________________. The etiology is usually the retention of CSF in the brain
ventricles, causing outward skull plate pressure and an enlarged skull.
macro/cephalus or hydro/cephalus
A Speculum is used in female pelvic exams to expand the walls of the:
vagina
The Condylomata acuminata (common genital warts) are contagious STIs usually
on the anus, vulva, penis, thighs, and/or perineum. The lesions are usually moist,
soft, red or pink, and can be:
all of the above (cauliflower-like, solitary and pedunculated "pedicle", knuckle-like or
nipple-like)
The term Herpes literally means to creep and it can cause diseases like
Chickenpox, Shingles, Herpes Simplex I (Oral Herpes), and Herpes Simplex II
(___________________).
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts can include:
all of the above (Papilloma "nipple-like raised warts"; Molluscum contagiosum "soft flat
warts"; Verruca acuminata "rough, vulgar or common, warts")
Which of these is not a common location of scabies rashes?
All of these are common sites (Between fingers, Wrists, Thighs)
Non-Specific Urethr/itis actually means an inflammation of the urethral canal that
is caused by:
multiple possible etiologic agents
Trichomon/iasis is caused by a ___________ that causes a mal/odorous frothy
yellow to green discharge, itching (pruritus), and burning.
protozoan parasite with a tail
Smegma literally means _________. It can cause an irritation & inflammation of
the glans penis or glans clitoris (Balan/itis).
soap
Signs of AIDS include:
Weight loss, oral lesions and lymphadenopathy
The STI term, clap, refers to this reproductive system infection.
gonorrhea
The diagnostic term Balan/itis actually means:
inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris
The diagnostic term Hydro/cele in males literally means:
water like fluid build-up in the scrotal sac
The diagnostic term Ectopic Pregnancy actually means:
embryo is attached to the female usually outside of uterus
The surgical procedure for a Tubal Ligation in women is similar to a
______________ in men.
, vasectomy
Parturition in which the feet, arms, or buttock emerge first is called:
breech birth
The medical term dys/men/o/rrhea actually means:
difficult and painful monthly flow
If a baby was born with Gon/orrhea, it is:
congenital
The medical term Lact/o/rrhea or Galact/o/rrhea actually means:
spontaneous discharge of milk from the breast
The term Hystero/salpingo/graphy (HSG) refers to a procedure used to diagnose
certain problems of the ________________ and _________________. HSG is most
often used to determine the possibility of a female becoming pregnant.
uterus and uterine tubes
The procedural term for the incision into the perineum at the end of the 2nd stage
of labor to avoid laceration (tearing) is ______________.
Episi/o/tom/y
What is used to examine the cervix and vaginal walls?
Speculum
The term for a congenital defect of the vertebral column caused by the failure of
the vertebral arch to fuse is:
spina bifida
The diagnostic term for a congenital condition characterized by varying degrees
of intellectual disability and multiple physical defects is:
Down's Syndrome
The diagnostic term that means abnormally low implantation of the placenta on
the uterine wall is:
placenta previa
The diagnostic term that means pregnancy occurring outside the uterus is:
ec/topic
Who was Syphilis?
A fictional shepherd boy
Which of the following is not considered to be a sexually-transmitted infection?
Aspergillosis
The combining form fet/o- actually means:
unborn child
The combining form parto- that is used in the term partur/ition literally means:
to give birth/process of
The combining forms that mean "milk" are:
lact/o- and galacto-
The combining word part forms "nat/o- and toci-" literally means:
birth
The term Multi/cyesis literally means:
many or multiple/pregnancy
The term gravida usually means _____________, but literally means
_____________________:
pregnant and heavy
Questions and Answers (Prep for Final
Exam)
A "EKG or ECG" is used to record information about _________ electrical activity.
heart
The hormone _____________ increases in the blood to a level that causes LH to
be released from the anterior pituitary.
Estrogen
Ulcers are commonly seen in people with:
diabetes
The anterior part of the pituitary gland secretes which hormones?
Luteiniz/ing, Growth, Thyroid Stimulating and Adrenocorticotrophic
How many hormones does the pituitary gland secrete in men?
6
The Parathyroid Gland produces Para/thormone, which regulate body calcium
blood levels and prevents:
tetany or muscle spasms
The inability to sleep is often caused by the lack of the Pineal Gland to secrete:
melatonin
Dwarf/ism (irregular proportioned and "shortness/state") is often seen with
Pro/geria (before/old or aged). The probable cause is heredity factors or the lack
of pituitary _______ production that leads to complete premature aging.
HGH
Graves' Disease is also known as:
hyperthyroidism
Dia/betes literally means:
through/passing
The lack of ________ can cause premature aging.
human growth hormone
The term given to substances secreted by Endo/crine (within blood/secrete)
Glands that means to urge on is:
hormone
The medical term for the sum total of all the chemical processes that take place in
a living organism is ______________. It literally and actually means - the state
of/changing/a lump (of food).
meta/bol/ism
The medical diagnostic term Syn/drome actually means:
a set of signs and symptoms that run together
The condition resulting in muscle spasms (poor nerve communications) due to
an abnormally low concentration of calcium in the blood is
tetany
A "EEG" is used to record information about ____________ electrical activity.
,brain
The diagnostic term for a chronic disease caused by under activity of the Islets of
Langerhans (Beta Cells) in the pancreas is
Diabetes Mellitus - sweet or sugar excess - Type I or II
The medical term Endo/crin/olog/ist actually means
specialist in the science and study of glands of internal secretion (into the blood stream)
The diagnostic term for the state of excessive thyroxin production, which causes
high sugar use levels and hyperactivity is
hyperthyroidism
The term Hypo/glyc/emia literally means
low or below/sugar levels/blood
The combining forms that mean "poison" are
toxic/o-, viro-, or septo-
The compound term "Poly/dips/ia" literally means
much/thirst/refers to
The hormone that helps the body deal with stress is
epinephrine
The hormone that plays an important role in the control of blood sugar levels and
controls hyperglycemic and hypoglycemic body responses is
insulin from the beta cells of the Isles of Langerhans in the pancreas
The name of the hormone that helps to maintain the level of calcium in the blood
and is produced by the four Parathyroid Glands is
parathormone
The four small dime size glands that lie directly upon and behind the Thyroid
Gland are the ____________________ Glands. They secrete para/thormone that is
responsible for regulating body calcium usage.
Parathyroid
Located in front of the lower voice box and the upper trachea (rough), the
___________ Gland is the largest endocrine gland and is shaped like a shield.
Thyroid
The Thyroid Hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism is
thyroxin or thyroxine
The __________________ pituitary lobe stores and releases Anti/di/uret/ic
Hormone (ADH) and Oxy/tocin.
posterior
The pituitary lobe that secretes Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH), Growth
Hormone (GH), and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is called the
anterior lobe
The Pituitary Hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during female labor is
oxytocin
The name of the Pituitary Hormone that is essential to the growth, development
and continued function of the adrenal cortex is:
adreno/cortico/trophic hormone - ACTH SYN: Corticotrophin
The _______________ Endocrine Gland is referred to as the Master Gland (of the
body) because it secretes multiple hormones that influence multiple body
function.
,Pituitary
The diagnostic term placenta previa (cake: first or early) actually means:
low implantation & possible miscarriage
The diagnostic term abruptio placentae actually means:
premature separation of cake
The diagnostic term that actually means a human with a very large head is
____________________. The etiology is usually the retention of CSF in the brain
ventricles, causing outward skull plate pressure and an enlarged skull.
macro/cephalus or hydro/cephalus
A Speculum is used in female pelvic exams to expand the walls of the:
vagina
The Condylomata acuminata (common genital warts) are contagious STIs usually
on the anus, vulva, penis, thighs, and/or perineum. The lesions are usually moist,
soft, red or pink, and can be:
all of the above (cauliflower-like, solitary and pedunculated "pedicle", knuckle-like or
nipple-like)
The term Herpes literally means to creep and it can cause diseases like
Chickenpox, Shingles, Herpes Simplex I (Oral Herpes), and Herpes Simplex II
(___________________).
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts can include:
all of the above (Papilloma "nipple-like raised warts"; Molluscum contagiosum "soft flat
warts"; Verruca acuminata "rough, vulgar or common, warts")
Which of these is not a common location of scabies rashes?
All of these are common sites (Between fingers, Wrists, Thighs)
Non-Specific Urethr/itis actually means an inflammation of the urethral canal that
is caused by:
multiple possible etiologic agents
Trichomon/iasis is caused by a ___________ that causes a mal/odorous frothy
yellow to green discharge, itching (pruritus), and burning.
protozoan parasite with a tail
Smegma literally means _________. It can cause an irritation & inflammation of
the glans penis or glans clitoris (Balan/itis).
soap
Signs of AIDS include:
Weight loss, oral lesions and lymphadenopathy
The STI term, clap, refers to this reproductive system infection.
gonorrhea
The diagnostic term Balan/itis actually means:
inflamed glans penis or glans clitoris
The diagnostic term Hydro/cele in males literally means:
water like fluid build-up in the scrotal sac
The diagnostic term Ectopic Pregnancy actually means:
embryo is attached to the female usually outside of uterus
The surgical procedure for a Tubal Ligation in women is similar to a
______________ in men.
, vasectomy
Parturition in which the feet, arms, or buttock emerge first is called:
breech birth
The medical term dys/men/o/rrhea actually means:
difficult and painful monthly flow
If a baby was born with Gon/orrhea, it is:
congenital
The medical term Lact/o/rrhea or Galact/o/rrhea actually means:
spontaneous discharge of milk from the breast
The term Hystero/salpingo/graphy (HSG) refers to a procedure used to diagnose
certain problems of the ________________ and _________________. HSG is most
often used to determine the possibility of a female becoming pregnant.
uterus and uterine tubes
The procedural term for the incision into the perineum at the end of the 2nd stage
of labor to avoid laceration (tearing) is ______________.
Episi/o/tom/y
What is used to examine the cervix and vaginal walls?
Speculum
The term for a congenital defect of the vertebral column caused by the failure of
the vertebral arch to fuse is:
spina bifida
The diagnostic term for a congenital condition characterized by varying degrees
of intellectual disability and multiple physical defects is:
Down's Syndrome
The diagnostic term that means abnormally low implantation of the placenta on
the uterine wall is:
placenta previa
The diagnostic term that means pregnancy occurring outside the uterus is:
ec/topic
Who was Syphilis?
A fictional shepherd boy
Which of the following is not considered to be a sexually-transmitted infection?
Aspergillosis
The combining form fet/o- actually means:
unborn child
The combining form parto- that is used in the term partur/ition literally means:
to give birth/process of
The combining forms that mean "milk" are:
lact/o- and galacto-
The combining word part forms "nat/o- and toci-" literally means:
birth
The term Multi/cyesis literally means:
many or multiple/pregnancy
The term gravida usually means _____________, but literally means
_____________________:
pregnant and heavy
