Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Flashcards
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The suffix '-plasty' means:
Answer: Surgical repair or reconstruction
The suffix -plasty means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and arthroplasty (joint repair).
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
Answer: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment
Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment despite external changes, regulating temperature, pH, and fluid balance.
The term 'leukopenia' means:
Answer: Deficiency of white blood cells
Leukopenia is formed from leuk/o (white) and -penia (deficiency), meaning an abnormally low white blood cell count.
The mitral valve is located between which two heart chambers?
Answer: Left atrium and left ventricle
The mitral (bicuspid) valve controls blood flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle and prevents backflow.
Which term describes a position toward the back of the body?
Answer: Posterior
Posterior means toward the back surface of the body, while anterior means toward the front (ventral side).
The endocrine system regulates body functions primarily through:
Answer: Hormones released into the bloodstream
The endocrine system uses hormones — chemical messengers secreted by glands directly into the bloodstream — to regulate metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
The combining form 'gastr/o' refers to the:
Answer: Stomach
Gastr/o is the combining form for stomach, found in terms like gastritis (stomach inflammation) and gastroscopy (visual exam of the stomach).