BIOD103 Medical Terminology (Mod 4) Final Test Review 2025 ( With Solns)

BIOD103 Medical Terminology (Module 4)

Final Test Review (Qns & Ans)

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1. Which hormone is responsible for lowering blood glucose
levels?
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Cortisol
D. Adrenaline
ANS: B. Insulin
Rationale: Insulin, secreted by the pancreas, facilitates the
uptake of glucose into cells, thereby lowering blood glucose
levels.


2. What does the abbreviation "EEG" stand for?
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, A. Electroencephalogram
B. Electromyogram
C. Electrocardiogram
D. Endocrine Examination Guide
ANS: A. Electroencephalogram
Rationale: EEG measures electrical activity in the brain and
is commonly used in diagnosing neurological conditions.


3. The medical term for inflammation of the retina is:
A. Retinopathy
B. Retinitis
C. Optic neuritis
D. Retinocele
ANS: B. Retinitis
Rationale: The suffix "-itis" indicates inflammation, and
"retin-" refers to the retina.


4. Which condition is characterized by an overproduction of
thyroid hormones?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperthyroidism

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, C. Addison’s disease
D. Cushing’s syndrome
ANS: B. Hyperthyroidism
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism results from an overactive
thyroid gland, leading to excessive thyroid hormone levels.


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True/False Questions
5. The medulla oblongata is part of the endocrine system.
ANS: False
Rationale: The medulla oblongata is part of the nervous
system and controls vital functions like respiration and heart rate.


6. Hyperopia refers to difficulty seeing near objects.
ANS: True
Rationale: Hyperopia (farsightedness) is a refractive error
causing difficulty focusing on nearby objects.


7. Diabetes mellitus is caused by insufficient production or
utilization of insulin.
ANS: True
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