MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The majority of medical terms in use today are composed of... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Greek and
Latin word parts
Most medical terms built from word parts consist of some or all of the following components... -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Word root
Prefix
Suffix
Combining Vowel
When connecting a word root and a suffix... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is used if
the suffix does not begin with a vowel
When connecting a word root and a suffix... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is usually
not used if the suffix begins with a vowel
When connecting two word roots... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is usually used even
if vowels are present at the junction
When connecting a prefix and a word root... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is not used
the core of the word. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Word root
Attached at the end of a word root to modify its meaning. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Suffix
Attached at the beginning of a word root to modify its meaning. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Prefix
,Usually an "o" used to ease pronunciation. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Combining vowel
Word root with a combining vowel attached, separated by a slash. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅Combining form
basic unit of all living things. The human body is composed of trillions of cells, which vary in size and
shape according to function. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cell
forms the boundary of the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cell membrane
gel-like fluid inside the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cytoplasm
largest structure within the cell, usually spherical and centrally located. It contains chromosomes for
cellular reproduction and is the control center of the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅nucleus
located in the nucleus of the cell. There are 46 chromosomes in all normal human cells, with the
exception of mature sex cells, which have 23. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅chromosomes
regions within the chromosome. Each chromosome has several thousand genes that determine
hereditary characteristics. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅genes
comprises each gene; is a genetic material that regulates the activities of the cell - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅DNA
group of similar cells that performs a specific function. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅tissues
composed of cells that have a special ability to contract, usually producing movement. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅muscle tissue
found in the nerves, spinal cord, and brain. It is responsible for coordinating and controlling body
activities - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅nervous tissue
,connects, supports, penetrates, and encases various body structures. Adipose, osseous tissues, and
blood are types of connective tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅connective tissue
the major covering of the external surface of the body; forms membranes that line body cavities and
organs and is the major tissue in glands - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅epithelial tissues
two or more kinds of tissues that together perform special body functions. For example, the skin is an
organ composed of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅organ
group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions. For example the
cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. its function is to transport
nutrients and oxygen to the cells and remove carbon dioxide and other waste products. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅system
composed of skin, nails, and glands. forms a protective covering of the body, regulates body
temperature, and helps manufacture vitamin D. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅integumentary system
composed of nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs. performs respiration which
provides for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅respiratory system
composed of kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. removes waste material from the body, regulates
fluid volume, and maintains electrolyte concentration. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅urinary system
female reproductive system is composed of ovaries, uterine tube, uterus vagina, and mammary
glands. male reproductive system is composed of testes, urethra, penis, prostate gland, and associates
tubes. responsible for heredity and reproduction. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅reproductive system
composed of the heart and blood vessels. pumps and transports blood throughout the body. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cardiovascular system
, composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. provides for defense against infection
and drainage of extracellular fluids. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅lymphatic system
composed of the gastrointestinal tract which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, large and
small intestine plus accessory organs, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. prepares food for use by the
body cells and eliminates waste. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅digestive system
Composed of muscle, bones, and joints. Provides movement and framework for the body, protects
vital organs such as the brain, stores calcium, and produces red blood cells. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅musculoskeletal system
Composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Regulates body activities by sending and receiving
messages. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅nervous system
Composed of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones regulate many body activities. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅endocrine system
space inside the skull containing the brain. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cranial cavity
space inside the spinal column containing the spinal cord. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅spinal cavity
space containing the heart, aorta, lungs, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, and mediastinal area. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅thoracic, or cheat, cavity
space containing the stomach, intestine, kidneys, adrenal glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen,
and ureters. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅abdominal cavity
space containing the urinary bladder, certain reproductive organs, parts of the small and large
intestine and the rectum. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅pelvic cavity
both the pelvic and abdominal cavities. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅abdominopelvic cavity
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The majority of medical terms in use today are composed of... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Greek and
Latin word parts
Most medical terms built from word parts consist of some or all of the following components... -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Word root
Prefix
Suffix
Combining Vowel
When connecting a word root and a suffix... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is used if
the suffix does not begin with a vowel
When connecting a word root and a suffix... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is usually
not used if the suffix begins with a vowel
When connecting two word roots... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is usually used even
if vowels are present at the junction
When connecting a prefix and a word root... - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅A combining vowel is not used
the core of the word. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Word root
Attached at the end of a word root to modify its meaning. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Suffix
Attached at the beginning of a word root to modify its meaning. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Prefix
,Usually an "o" used to ease pronunciation. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Combining vowel
Word root with a combining vowel attached, separated by a slash. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅Combining form
basic unit of all living things. The human body is composed of trillions of cells, which vary in size and
shape according to function. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cell
forms the boundary of the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cell membrane
gel-like fluid inside the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cytoplasm
largest structure within the cell, usually spherical and centrally located. It contains chromosomes for
cellular reproduction and is the control center of the cell. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅nucleus
located in the nucleus of the cell. There are 46 chromosomes in all normal human cells, with the
exception of mature sex cells, which have 23. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅chromosomes
regions within the chromosome. Each chromosome has several thousand genes that determine
hereditary characteristics. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅genes
comprises each gene; is a genetic material that regulates the activities of the cell - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅DNA
group of similar cells that performs a specific function. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅tissues
composed of cells that have a special ability to contract, usually producing movement. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅muscle tissue
found in the nerves, spinal cord, and brain. It is responsible for coordinating and controlling body
activities - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅nervous tissue
,connects, supports, penetrates, and encases various body structures. Adipose, osseous tissues, and
blood are types of connective tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅connective tissue
the major covering of the external surface of the body; forms membranes that line body cavities and
organs and is the major tissue in glands - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅epithelial tissues
two or more kinds of tissues that together perform special body functions. For example, the skin is an
organ composed of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nerve tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅organ
group of organs that work together to perform complex body functions. For example the
cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. its function is to transport
nutrients and oxygen to the cells and remove carbon dioxide and other waste products. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅system
composed of skin, nails, and glands. forms a protective covering of the body, regulates body
temperature, and helps manufacture vitamin D. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅integumentary system
composed of nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs. performs respiration which
provides for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the body. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅respiratory system
composed of kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. removes waste material from the body, regulates
fluid volume, and maintains electrolyte concentration. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅urinary system
female reproductive system is composed of ovaries, uterine tube, uterus vagina, and mammary
glands. male reproductive system is composed of testes, urethra, penis, prostate gland, and associates
tubes. responsible for heredity and reproduction. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅reproductive system
composed of the heart and blood vessels. pumps and transports blood throughout the body. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cardiovascular system
, composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes, and organs. provides for defense against infection
and drainage of extracellular fluids. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅lymphatic system
composed of the gastrointestinal tract which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, large and
small intestine plus accessory organs, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. prepares food for use by the
body cells and eliminates waste. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅digestive system
Composed of muscle, bones, and joints. Provides movement and framework for the body, protects
vital organs such as the brain, stores calcium, and produces red blood cells. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅musculoskeletal system
Composed of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Regulates body activities by sending and receiving
messages. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅nervous system
Composed of glands that secrete hormones. Hormones regulate many body activities. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅endocrine system
space inside the skull containing the brain. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅cranial cavity
space inside the spinal column containing the spinal cord. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅spinal cavity
space containing the heart, aorta, lungs, esophagus, trachea, bronchi, and mediastinal area. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅thoracic, or cheat, cavity
space containing the stomach, intestine, kidneys, adrenal glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen,
and ureters. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅abdominal cavity
space containing the urinary bladder, certain reproductive organs, parts of the small and large
intestine and the rectum. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅pelvic cavity
both the pelvic and abdominal cavities. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅abdominopelvic cavity
