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The combining form sigmoid/o- means ________.
 
  A) intestine
  B) pouch
  C) sigmoid colon
  D) S-shaped structure

QUESTION 2

Echolalia means ________.
 
  A) involuntary movements such as eye tics or arm thrusting
  B) soiling clothing with feces in a person over the age of 5
  C) vocalizing vulgar or inappropriate words
  D) repeating words that someone else has said

QUESTION 3

Collagen is a tough protein that glues the dermis to the underlying layer of tissue, the subcutaneous layer.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 4

A couple consults an infertility clinic because they are having difficulty getting pregnant. The husband is diagnosed with oligospermia. What does this mean?
 
  A) He has an STI (STD).
  B) He has abnormally shaped sperm.
  C) He has no sperm.
  D) He has too few sperm.

QUESTION 5

The three segments of the small intestine are the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 6

The word root kerat means sebum or oil.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 7

Describe the difference between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

QUESTION 8

Which is the area of specialized nervous tissue in the heart that is known as the pacemaker of the heart?
 
  A) Purkinje fibers
  B) sinoatrial node
  C) atrioventricular node
  D) bundle of His

QUESTION 9

The intercostal muscles assist with what activity?
 
  A) raising the shoulder
  B) moving the arm
  C) breathing, coughing, or sneezing
  D) moving the neck

QUESTION 10

Which of the following blood tests is NOT part of a complete blood count?
 
  a. red cell count
  b. hemoglobin
  c. clotting time
  d. hematocrit

QUESTION 11

Write the correct meaning for MRI:
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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