BIOD 103 / BIOD103 MODULE 7 MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY EXAM | 2026/2027 EDITION | 200
VERIFIED QUESTIONS
BIOD 103 Module 7 Medical Terminology Exam 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+. 100% Verified Solutions | Updated Per Latest Guidelines | Graded A+
This comprehensive study guide for BIOD 103 Module 7 Medical Terminology contains 200 verified
questions and answers meticulously curated to reflect the latest Portage Learning curriculum for the
2026/2027 academic year. Each question is accompanied by a detailed rationale to reinforce
understanding of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms essential for mastering medical
terminology. Designed to simulate the exam experience, this resource ensures students achieve a top
score of A+. Whether you are preparing for the midterm or final, this guide provides the most
up-to-date, accurate content available.
Key Features:
200 verified questions with A+ rated answers
Comprehensive coverage of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms
Detailed rationales for every answer to enhance learning
Organization by body systems for focused study
Updated for 2026/2027 Portage Learning guidelines
Includes commonly missed terms and high-yield concepts
Updates for 2026:
- Incorporated new medical terminology from the latest Portage Learning modules
- Revised answer rationales for clarity and depth
- Added 20 new questions on emerging healthcare terminology
- Updated formatting for easier navigation and study
Abstract:
This document presents a meticulously prepared study resource for BIOD 103 Module 7 Medical Terminology at
Portage Learning, aligned with the 2026/2027 academic curriculum. It comprises 200 carefully selected questions
and answers, each rated A+ and verified for accuracy. The content spans essential word elements-including roots,
prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms-as well as their application across major body systems such as the
cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Every answer is supported by a clear rationale
that explains the reasoning behind the correct choice, often with distractor analysis to clarify common
misconceptions. The guide is designed to facilitate efficient exam preparation by organizing materials into focused
sections with progressive difficulty. Updated to reflect the latest medical terminology guidelines, it ensures
students encounter current and relevant content. This resource serves as both a study tool and a benchmark for
self-assessment, enabling learners to identify areas requiring further review. By covering high-yield topics and
frequently tested terms, it maximizes study efficiency and promotes retention. Ultimately, this guide aims to equip
students with the linguistic foundations necessary for success in healthcare professions and advanced coursework.
Keywords:
Medical Terminology, BIOD 103, Portage Learning, Word Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes, Combining Forms, Body
Systems, Exam Prep 2026/2027
Answer Format:
Each question includes the correct answer highlighted in bold, followed by a detailed rationale explaining why that
answer is correct. Distractors are addressed with brief explanations to clarify common errors. Rationales are written
Page 1
,in a concise, educational tone to reinforce learning.
Compliance Checklist:
Aligned with Portage Learning BIOD 103 Module 7 curriculum (2026/2027)
Verified question accuracy by subject matter experts
Includes rationales that meet educational best practices
Updated with latest medical terminology and guidelines
Formatted for easy reading and self-assessment
Covers all high-yield topics for A+ grade achievement
Content Area Overview:
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Word Roots and Combining 1-40 Common roots, combining vowels, cardi/o, 20%
Forms gastr/o, neur/o
Prefixes and Suffixes 41-80 Prefixes of position, number, color; suffixes 20%
for conditions, procedures
Cardiovascular and Respiratory 81-120 Heart, blood vessels, lungs, breathing terms 20%
Systems
Musculoskeletal and 121-160 Bones, muscles, skin, related pathologies 20%
Integumentary Systems
Nervous and Digestive Systems 161-200 Brain, nerves, gastrointestinal tract, 20%
accessory organs
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,Q1. A patient is diagnosed with 'choledocholithotripsy.' Which of the following best
describes this procedure?
A. Surgical removal of a stone from the common bile duct
B. Incision of the common bile duct to remove a stone
C. Crushing of a stone in the common bile duct
D. Creation of an opening into the common bile duct to drain stones
Correct Answer: C. Crushing of a stone in the common bile duct
Rationale: Choledocholithotripsy is derived from 'choledocho-' (common bile duct), 'litho-'
(stone), and '-tripsy' (crushing). It specifically means crushing a stone within the common
bile duct, not surgical removal (lithotomy) or incision (lithotomy) or creating an opening
(ostomy).
Why Wrong:
A - This describes choledocholithotomy, which involves surgical removal.
B - This is choledocholithotomy with incision, not crushing.
D - This describes a stoma creation (choledochostomy), not crushing of stones.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 4-5
Q2. Which of the following terms denotes a condition characterized by an abnormally
high number of white blood cells due to bone marrow overproduction, often
associated with neoplastic proliferation?
A. Leukopenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Leukemia
D. Leukoplakia
Correct Answer: C. Leukemia
Rationale: Leukemia ('leuk-' = white, '-emia' = blood condition) is a malignant neoplasm
of blood-forming tissues leading to excessive leukocyte production. Leukopenia is a
deficiency, leukocytosis is a reactive increase (not neoplastic), and leukoplakia is a white
patch on mucous membranes.
Why Wrong:
A - Leukopenia means a decrease in white blood cells, opposite of overproduction.
B - Leukocytosis is an elevated WBC count typically due to infection, not neoplastic
bone marrow overproduction.
D - Leukoplakia is a condition of white patches on mucosa, unrelated to blood cell
counts.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 6
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, Q3. In the term 'sphygmomanometer,' the combining forms and suffix indicate an
instrument that measures which vital sign?
A. Pulse
B. Blood pressure
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
Correct Answer: B. Blood pressure
Rationale: 'Sphygmo-' refers to the pulse, and '-manometer' is an instrument for measuring
pressure. Thus, sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure (indirectly via pulse
pressure). It does not measure pulse (sphygmograph), respiration, or temperature.
Why Wrong:
A - Pulse is measured by a sphygmograph, not a manometer.
C - Respiratory rate is measured with a stethoscope or observation.
D - Temperature is measured with a thermometer.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 3
Q4. A physician notes 'astereognosis' in a patient's neurological exam. What sensory
deficit does this term describe?
A. Inability to recognize objects by touch alone
B. Inability to perceive pain
C. Inability to perceive body position
D. Inability to identify odors
Correct Answer: A. Inability to recognize objects by touch alone
Rationale: 'A-' (without), 'stereo-' (solid, three-dimensional), 'gnosis' (knowledge).
Astereognosis is the inability to identify objects by tactile manipulation, indicative of a
parietal lobe lesion. Analgesia is inability to perceive pain; proprioception loss is for body
position; anosmia is loss of smell.
Why Wrong:
B - Loss of pain perception is analgesia.
C - Loss of body position sense is proprioceptive deficit or astasia.
D - Inability to identify odors is anosmia.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 8
Q5. Which suffix combination would be used to build a term meaning 'a tumor
composed of fibrous tissue and bone'?
A. -oma, -fibro-, -osteo-
B. -ic, -fibro-, -oste-
C. -oma, -fibrous, -osseous
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TERMINOLOGY EXAM | 2026/2027 EDITION | 200
VERIFIED QUESTIONS
BIOD 103 Module 7 Medical Terminology Exam 2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+. 100% Verified Solutions | Updated Per Latest Guidelines | Graded A+
This comprehensive study guide for BIOD 103 Module 7 Medical Terminology contains 200 verified
questions and answers meticulously curated to reflect the latest Portage Learning curriculum for the
2026/2027 academic year. Each question is accompanied by a detailed rationale to reinforce
understanding of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms essential for mastering medical
terminology. Designed to simulate the exam experience, this resource ensures students achieve a top
score of A+. Whether you are preparing for the midterm or final, this guide provides the most
up-to-date, accurate content available.
Key Features:
200 verified questions with A+ rated answers
Comprehensive coverage of word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms
Detailed rationales for every answer to enhance learning
Organization by body systems for focused study
Updated for 2026/2027 Portage Learning guidelines
Includes commonly missed terms and high-yield concepts
Updates for 2026:
- Incorporated new medical terminology from the latest Portage Learning modules
- Revised answer rationales for clarity and depth
- Added 20 new questions on emerging healthcare terminology
- Updated formatting for easier navigation and study
Abstract:
This document presents a meticulously prepared study resource for BIOD 103 Module 7 Medical Terminology at
Portage Learning, aligned with the 2026/2027 academic curriculum. It comprises 200 carefully selected questions
and answers, each rated A+ and verified for accuracy. The content spans essential word elements-including roots,
prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms-as well as their application across major body systems such as the
cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Every answer is supported by a clear rationale
that explains the reasoning behind the correct choice, often with distractor analysis to clarify common
misconceptions. The guide is designed to facilitate efficient exam preparation by organizing materials into focused
sections with progressive difficulty. Updated to reflect the latest medical terminology guidelines, it ensures
students encounter current and relevant content. This resource serves as both a study tool and a benchmark for
self-assessment, enabling learners to identify areas requiring further review. By covering high-yield topics and
frequently tested terms, it maximizes study efficiency and promotes retention. Ultimately, this guide aims to equip
students with the linguistic foundations necessary for success in healthcare professions and advanced coursework.
Keywords:
Medical Terminology, BIOD 103, Portage Learning, Word Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes, Combining Forms, Body
Systems, Exam Prep 2026/2027
Answer Format:
Each question includes the correct answer highlighted in bold, followed by a detailed rationale explaining why that
answer is correct. Distractors are addressed with brief explanations to clarify common errors. Rationales are written
Page 1
,in a concise, educational tone to reinforce learning.
Compliance Checklist:
Aligned with Portage Learning BIOD 103 Module 7 curriculum (2026/2027)
Verified question accuracy by subject matter experts
Includes rationales that meet educational best practices
Updated with latest medical terminology and guidelines
Formatted for easy reading and self-assessment
Covers all high-yield topics for A+ grade achievement
Content Area Overview:
Content Area Questions Key Topics Weight
Word Roots and Combining 1-40 Common roots, combining vowels, cardi/o, 20%
Forms gastr/o, neur/o
Prefixes and Suffixes 41-80 Prefixes of position, number, color; suffixes 20%
for conditions, procedures
Cardiovascular and Respiratory 81-120 Heart, blood vessels, lungs, breathing terms 20%
Systems
Musculoskeletal and 121-160 Bones, muscles, skin, related pathologies 20%
Integumentary Systems
Nervous and Digestive Systems 161-200 Brain, nerves, gastrointestinal tract, 20%
accessory organs
Page 2
,Q1. A patient is diagnosed with 'choledocholithotripsy.' Which of the following best
describes this procedure?
A. Surgical removal of a stone from the common bile duct
B. Incision of the common bile duct to remove a stone
C. Crushing of a stone in the common bile duct
D. Creation of an opening into the common bile duct to drain stones
Correct Answer: C. Crushing of a stone in the common bile duct
Rationale: Choledocholithotripsy is derived from 'choledocho-' (common bile duct), 'litho-'
(stone), and '-tripsy' (crushing). It specifically means crushing a stone within the common
bile duct, not surgical removal (lithotomy) or incision (lithotomy) or creating an opening
(ostomy).
Why Wrong:
A - This describes choledocholithotomy, which involves surgical removal.
B - This is choledocholithotomy with incision, not crushing.
D - This describes a stoma creation (choledochostomy), not crushing of stones.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 4-5
Q2. Which of the following terms denotes a condition characterized by an abnormally
high number of white blood cells due to bone marrow overproduction, often
associated with neoplastic proliferation?
A. Leukopenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Leukemia
D. Leukoplakia
Correct Answer: C. Leukemia
Rationale: Leukemia ('leuk-' = white, '-emia' = blood condition) is a malignant neoplasm
of blood-forming tissues leading to excessive leukocyte production. Leukopenia is a
deficiency, leukocytosis is a reactive increase (not neoplastic), and leukoplakia is a white
patch on mucous membranes.
Why Wrong:
A - Leukopenia means a decrease in white blood cells, opposite of overproduction.
B - Leukocytosis is an elevated WBC count typically due to infection, not neoplastic
bone marrow overproduction.
D - Leukoplakia is a condition of white patches on mucosa, unrelated to blood cell
counts.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 6
Page 3
, Q3. In the term 'sphygmomanometer,' the combining forms and suffix indicate an
instrument that measures which vital sign?
A. Pulse
B. Blood pressure
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
Correct Answer: B. Blood pressure
Rationale: 'Sphygmo-' refers to the pulse, and '-manometer' is an instrument for measuring
pressure. Thus, sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure (indirectly via pulse
pressure). It does not measure pulse (sphygmograph), respiration, or temperature.
Why Wrong:
A - Pulse is measured by a sphygmograph, not a manometer.
C - Respiratory rate is measured with a stethoscope or observation.
D - Temperature is measured with a thermometer.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 3
Q4. A physician notes 'astereognosis' in a patient's neurological exam. What sensory
deficit does this term describe?
A. Inability to recognize objects by touch alone
B. Inability to perceive pain
C. Inability to perceive body position
D. Inability to identify odors
Correct Answer: A. Inability to recognize objects by touch alone
Rationale: 'A-' (without), 'stereo-' (solid, three-dimensional), 'gnosis' (knowledge).
Astereognosis is the inability to identify objects by tactile manipulation, indicative of a
parietal lobe lesion. Analgesia is inability to perceive pain; proprioception loss is for body
position; anosmia is loss of smell.
Why Wrong:
B - Loss of pain perception is analgesia.
C - Loss of body position sense is proprioceptive deficit or astasia.
D - Inability to identify odors is anosmia.
Reference: Portage Learning BIOD103 Module 7, Ch. 8
Q5. Which suffix combination would be used to build a term meaning 'a tumor
composed of fibrous tissue and bone'?
A. -oma, -fibro-, -osteo-
B. -ic, -fibro-, -oste-
C. -oma, -fibrous, -osseous
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