CPC Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The prefix 'hypo-' most commonly means:
- Above normal
- Below normal (Correct answer)
- Around
- Through
Correct answer: Below normal
Hypo- means under, below, or less than normal, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Question 2: Which anatomical term describes a position closer to the point of attachment of a limb?
- Distal
- Lateral
- Proximal (Correct answer)
- Medial
Correct answer: Proximal
Proximal means nearer to the point of attachment or origin, while distal means farther away.
Question 3: The term 'dysuria' refers to:
- Excessive urination
- Painful or difficult urination (Correct answer)
- Blood in urine
- Absence of urination
Correct answer: Painful or difficult urination
Dys- means painful or difficult, and -uria refers to urine, so dysuria is painful urination.
Question 4: Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
- Spleen
- Liver
- Kidney (Correct answer)
- Adrenal gland
Correct answer: Kidney
The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess water, producing urine.
Question 5: The medical term 'rhinorrhea' means:
- Nosebleed
- Runny nose (nasal discharge) (Correct answer)
- Nasal polyp
- Deviated septum
Correct answer: Runny nose (nasal discharge)
Rhin/o means nose and -rrhea means flow or discharge, so rhinorrhea is a runny nose.
Question 6: Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?
- Fibrous joint
- Cartilaginous joint
- Synovial joint (Correct answer)
- Suture joint
Correct answer: Synovial joint
Synovial joints, such as the shoulder and hip, contain synovial fluid and allow the widest range of motion.
Question 7: The suffix '-ectomy' means:
- Incision into
- Surgical removal of (Correct answer)
- Visual examination of
- Disease of
Correct answer: Surgical removal of
-Ectomy means the surgical excision or removal of a structure, as in appendectomy.
CPC Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology 3
The prefix 'hypo-' most commonly means: