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Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach 12th Edition, (2025)
by Danielle LaFleur Brooks, Dale M. Levinsky & Myrna LaFleur Brooks
All Chapters 1-16| 2 Units| Latest Version With Well Detailed And Verified Answers| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.stuvia
,PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO WORD PARTS AND HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE ______________ 3
Chapter 01: Introduction To Medical Language __________________________________________ 3
Chapter 02: Body Structure, Oncology, and Laboratory Tests ______________________________ 20
Chapter 03: Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging ___________________________________ 43
PART 2: BODY SYSTEMS _______________________________________________________ 61
Chapter 04: Integumentary System ___________________________________________________ 61
Chapter 05: Respiratory System _____________________________________________________ 90
Chapter 06: Urinary System ________________________________________________________ 122
Chapter 07: Male Reproductive System ______________________________________________ 150
Chapter 08: Female Reproductive System ____________________________________________ 176
Chapter 09: Obstetrics And Neonatology _____________________________________________ 200
Chapter 10: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Immune Systems and Blood _______________________ 225
Chapter 11: Digestive System ______________________________________________________ 259
Chapter 12: Eye _________________________________________________________________ 290
Chapter 13: Ear __________________________________________________________________ 317
Chapter 14: Musculoskeletal System ________________________________________________ 337
Chapter 15: Nervous System And Behavioral Health ____________________________________ 372
Chapter 16: Endocrine System ______________________________________________________ 405
,PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO WORD PARTS AND HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE
Chapter 01: Introduction To Medical Language
Danielle LaFleur Brooks: Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach 12th Edition, (2025)
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Of The Following Is The Primary Purpose Of Medical Language?
A. To Confuse Non-Medical Professionals
B. To Provide A Universal Way To Describe Medical Conditions And Procedures
C. To Create A Secret Code For Healthcare Providers
D. To Simplify Communication For Patients
ANS: B
Medical Language Provides A Standardized Way For Healthcare Professionals
Worldwide To Communicate Clearly And Accurately About Medical Conditions,
Procedures, And Treatments.
REF: 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Purpose Of Medical Language
2. Which Of The Following Languages Has The Most Significant Influence On Medical
Terminology?
A. French And German
B. Greek And Latin
C. Spanish And Italian
D. Chinese And Japanese
ANS: B
Greek And Latin Are The Foundational Languages For Medical Terminology Because
They Provide The Roots, Prefixes, And Suffixes Used To Construct Medical Terms.
REF: 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Origins Of Medical Language
,3. The Word Part That Contains The Fundamental Meaning Of The Word Is The:
A. Prefix
B. Word Root
C. Suffix
D. Combining Vowel
ANS: B.
The Word Root Is The Core Of The Medical Term And Carries The Basic Meaning. For
Example, "Cardi" In "Cardiology" Refers To The Heart.
REF: 6 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
4. The Word Part That Is Attached To The End Of A Word Root To Modify Its Meaning
Is The:
A. Combining Vowel
B. Suffix
C. Word Root
D. Prefix
ANS: B.
A Suffix Is Added To The End Of A Word Root To Change The Meaning, Like "Itis" In
"Arthritis" (Inflammation Of The Joints).
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
5. All Medical Terms Have At Least One:
A. Prefix
B. Combining Vowel
C. Suffix
D. Word Root
ANS: D.
,Every Medical Term Contains At Least One Word Root, Which Provides The Core
Meaning Of The Term.
REF: 6 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
6. A Combining Form Is Made Up Of A:
A. Word Root And A Combining Vowel
B. Prefix And A Combining Vowel
C. Combining Vowel And A Suffix
D. Prefix And A Word Root
ANS: A.
A Combining Form Consists Of A Word Root Plus A Combining Vowel, Usually An
"O", To Make The Term Easier To Pronounce. For Example, "Gastr/O" In "Gastrology."
REF: 9 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
7. A Combining Vowel Is Used To:
A. Ease Word Pronunciation
B. Modify The Meaning Of A Word
C. Make Analyzing A Word Easier
D. Make Defining A Word Easier
ANS: A.
The Combining Vowel Helps In The Pronunciation Of Medical Terms By Joining Word
Parts Together More Easily.
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
8. What Is The Term For A Word Formed From The First Letters Of A Phrase, Such As
"Laser"?
A. Eponym
B. Acronym
C. Modern Language
D. Combining Form
,ANS: B
An Acronym Is A Word Formed From The Initial Letters Of A Phrase, Such As "Laser"
(Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation).
REF: 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Origins Of Medical Language
9. A Term Named After A Person, Such As "Parkinson Disease," Is Called:
A. An Acronym
B. An Eponym
C. A Combining Form
D. A Suffix
ANS: B
An Eponym Is A Term Derived From The Name Of A Person, Often A Physician Or
Scientist Who First Described The Condition Or Invented The Procedure.
REF: 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Origins Of Medical Language
10. Which Of The Following Is The Foundation Of A Medical Term?
A. Prefix
B. Suffix
C. Word Root
D. Combining Vowel
ANS: C
The Word Root Contains The Core Meaning Of The Term And Is The Foundation Upon
Which Prefixes And Suffixes Are Added.
REF: 6 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
11. Which Word Part Is Attached To The Beginning Of A Word Root To Modify Its
Meaning?
A. Suffix
,B. Prefix
C. Combining Vowel
D. Combining Form
ANS: B
A Prefix Is Added To The Beginning Of A Word Root To Change Or Clarify Its
Meaning.
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
12. Which Word Part Is Attached To The End Of A Word Root To Modify Its Meaning?
A. Prefix
B. Suffix
C. Combining Vowel
D. Combining Form
ANS: B
A Suffix Is Added To The End Of A Word Root To Modify Its Meaning, Often
Indicating A Procedure, Condition, Or Disease.
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
13. What Is The Purpose Of A Combining Vowel In A Medical Term?
A. To Change The Meaning Of The Word
B. To Connect Word Parts For Easier Pronunciation
C. To Replace The Suffix
D. To Indicate A Plural Form
ANS: B
A Combining Vowel (Usually "O") Is Used To Connect Word Parts And Make The Term
Easier To Pronounce.
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
, 14. Which Of The Following Is The Most Common Combining Vowel?
A. A
B. E
C. I
D. O
ANS: D
The Letter "O" Is The Most Frequently Used Combining Vowel In Medical Terminology.
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
15. In The Term "Cardi/O/Logy," What Is The Combining Vowel?
A. Cardi
B. O
C. Logy
D. Card
ANS: B
The "O" In "Cardi/O/Logy" Is The Combining Vowel That Connects The Word Root
"Cardi" To The Suffix "Logy."
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
16. In The Term "Sub/Hepat/Ic," Which Part Is The Prefix?
A. Sub
B. Hepat
C. Ic
D. Hepat/O
ANS: A
"Sub-" Is The Prefix Meaning "Under," Which Modifies The Word Root "Hepat" (Liver).
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach 12th Edition, (2025)
by Danielle LaFleur Brooks, Dale M. Levinsky & Myrna LaFleur Brooks
All Chapters 1-16| 2 Units| Latest Version With Well Detailed And Verified Answers| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.stuvia
,PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO WORD PARTS AND HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE ______________ 3
Chapter 01: Introduction To Medical Language __________________________________________ 3
Chapter 02: Body Structure, Oncology, and Laboratory Tests ______________________________ 20
Chapter 03: Directional Terms, Positions, and Imaging ___________________________________ 43
PART 2: BODY SYSTEMS _______________________________________________________ 61
Chapter 04: Integumentary System ___________________________________________________ 61
Chapter 05: Respiratory System _____________________________________________________ 90
Chapter 06: Urinary System ________________________________________________________ 122
Chapter 07: Male Reproductive System ______________________________________________ 150
Chapter 08: Female Reproductive System ____________________________________________ 176
Chapter 09: Obstetrics And Neonatology _____________________________________________ 200
Chapter 10: Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Immune Systems and Blood _______________________ 225
Chapter 11: Digestive System ______________________________________________________ 259
Chapter 12: Eye _________________________________________________________________ 290
Chapter 13: Ear __________________________________________________________________ 317
Chapter 14: Musculoskeletal System ________________________________________________ 337
Chapter 15: Nervous System And Behavioral Health ____________________________________ 372
Chapter 16: Endocrine System ______________________________________________________ 405
,PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO WORD PARTS AND HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE
Chapter 01: Introduction To Medical Language
Danielle LaFleur Brooks: Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach 12th Edition, (2025)
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which Of The Following Is The Primary Purpose Of Medical Language?
A. To Confuse Non-Medical Professionals
B. To Provide A Universal Way To Describe Medical Conditions And Procedures
C. To Create A Secret Code For Healthcare Providers
D. To Simplify Communication For Patients
ANS: B
Medical Language Provides A Standardized Way For Healthcare Professionals
Worldwide To Communicate Clearly And Accurately About Medical Conditions,
Procedures, And Treatments.
REF: 3 OBJ: 1 TOP: Purpose Of Medical Language
2. Which Of The Following Languages Has The Most Significant Influence On Medical
Terminology?
A. French And German
B. Greek And Latin
C. Spanish And Italian
D. Chinese And Japanese
ANS: B
Greek And Latin Are The Foundational Languages For Medical Terminology Because
They Provide The Roots, Prefixes, And Suffixes Used To Construct Medical Terms.
REF: 3 OBJ: 2 TOP: Origins Of Medical Language
,3. The Word Part That Contains The Fundamental Meaning Of The Word Is The:
A. Prefix
B. Word Root
C. Suffix
D. Combining Vowel
ANS: B.
The Word Root Is The Core Of The Medical Term And Carries The Basic Meaning. For
Example, "Cardi" In "Cardiology" Refers To The Heart.
REF: 6 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
4. The Word Part That Is Attached To The End Of A Word Root To Modify Its Meaning
Is The:
A. Combining Vowel
B. Suffix
C. Word Root
D. Prefix
ANS: B.
A Suffix Is Added To The End Of A Word Root To Change The Meaning, Like "Itis" In
"Arthritis" (Inflammation Of The Joints).
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
5. All Medical Terms Have At Least One:
A. Prefix
B. Combining Vowel
C. Suffix
D. Word Root
ANS: D.
,Every Medical Term Contains At Least One Word Root, Which Provides The Core
Meaning Of The Term.
REF: 6 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
6. A Combining Form Is Made Up Of A:
A. Word Root And A Combining Vowel
B. Prefix And A Combining Vowel
C. Combining Vowel And A Suffix
D. Prefix And A Word Root
ANS: A.
A Combining Form Consists Of A Word Root Plus A Combining Vowel, Usually An
"O", To Make The Term Easier To Pronounce. For Example, "Gastr/O" In "Gastrology."
REF: 9 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
7. A Combining Vowel Is Used To:
A. Ease Word Pronunciation
B. Modify The Meaning Of A Word
C. Make Analyzing A Word Easier
D. Make Defining A Word Easier
ANS: A.
The Combining Vowel Helps In The Pronunciation Of Medical Terms By Joining Word
Parts Together More Easily.
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
8. What Is The Term For A Word Formed From The First Letters Of A Phrase, Such As
"Laser"?
A. Eponym
B. Acronym
C. Modern Language
D. Combining Form
,ANS: B
An Acronym Is A Word Formed From The Initial Letters Of A Phrase, Such As "Laser"
(Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation).
REF: 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Origins Of Medical Language
9. A Term Named After A Person, Such As "Parkinson Disease," Is Called:
A. An Acronym
B. An Eponym
C. A Combining Form
D. A Suffix
ANS: B
An Eponym Is A Term Derived From The Name Of A Person, Often A Physician Or
Scientist Who First Described The Condition Or Invented The Procedure.
REF: 4 OBJ: 2 TOP: Origins Of Medical Language
10. Which Of The Following Is The Foundation Of A Medical Term?
A. Prefix
B. Suffix
C. Word Root
D. Combining Vowel
ANS: C
The Word Root Contains The Core Meaning Of The Term And Is The Foundation Upon
Which Prefixes And Suffixes Are Added.
REF: 6 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
11. Which Word Part Is Attached To The Beginning Of A Word Root To Modify Its
Meaning?
A. Suffix
,B. Prefix
C. Combining Vowel
D. Combining Form
ANS: B
A Prefix Is Added To The Beginning Of A Word Root To Change Or Clarify Its
Meaning.
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
12. Which Word Part Is Attached To The End Of A Word Root To Modify Its Meaning?
A. Prefix
B. Suffix
C. Combining Vowel
D. Combining Form
ANS: B
A Suffix Is Added To The End Of A Word Root To Modify Its Meaning, Often
Indicating A Procedure, Condition, Or Disease.
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
13. What Is The Purpose Of A Combining Vowel In A Medical Term?
A. To Change The Meaning Of The Word
B. To Connect Word Parts For Easier Pronunciation
C. To Replace The Suffix
D. To Indicate A Plural Form
ANS: B
A Combining Vowel (Usually "O") Is Used To Connect Word Parts And Make The Term
Easier To Pronounce.
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
, 14. Which Of The Following Is The Most Common Combining Vowel?
A. A
B. E
C. I
D. O
ANS: D
The Letter "O" Is The Most Frequently Used Combining Vowel In Medical Terminology.
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
15. In The Term "Cardi/O/Logy," What Is The Combining Vowel?
A. Cardi
B. O
C. Logy
D. Card
ANS: B
The "O" In "Cardi/O/Logy" Is The Combining Vowel That Connects The Word Root
"Cardi" To The Suffix "Logy."
REF: 8 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
16. In The Term "Sub/Hepat/Ic," Which Part Is The Prefix?
A. Sub
B. Hepat
C. Ic
D. Hepat/O
ANS: A
"Sub-" Is The Prefix Meaning "Under," Which Modifies The Word Root "Hepat" (Liver).
REF: 7 OBJ: 4 TOP: Word Parts
