BIOD103 Medical Terminology (Mod 6) Final Test Review 2025 ( With Solns).

BIOD103 Medical Terminology (Module 6)

Final Test Review (Qns & Ans)

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1. What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
A. Dyspepsia
B. Dysphagia
C. Dysuria
D. Dyspnea
ANS: B. Dysphagia
Rationale: "Dys-" means difficulty, and "-phagia" pertains to
swallowing, making dysphagia the correct term.


2. Which abbreviation stands for a diagnostic imaging procedure
of the biliary system?

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, A. CT
B. ERCP
C. MRI
D. EEG
ANS: B. ERCP
Rationale: ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde
Cholangiopancreatography) is used to visualize the biliary and
pancreatic ducts.


3. Which anatomical structure is responsible for urine filtration?
A. Ureter
B. Nephron
C. Renal pelvis
D. Bladder
ANS: B. Nephron
Rationale: The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney,
performing filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.


4. What is the condition characterized by inflammation of the
urinary bladder?
A. Pyelonephritis
B. Cystitis
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, C. Urethritis
D. Hydronephrosis
ANS: B. Cystitis
Rationale: "Cyst-" refers to the bladder, and "-itis" indicates
inflammation, making cystitis the correct term.


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True/False Questions
5. Hepatomegaly refers to enlargement of the pancreas.
ANS: False
Rationale: Hepatomegaly refers to enlargement of the liver;
"hepato-" means liver and "-megaly" means enlargement.


6. The appendix is located in the left lower quadrant of the
abdomen.
ANS: False
Rationale: The appendix is located in the right lower
quadrant of the abdomen.


7. Proteinuria refers to the presence of protein in the urine.
ANS: True
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