A medical term that means pertaining to above the skin is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 2What are five symptoms of prostatism?
What will be an ideal response?
QUESTION 3In the term sphygmomanometer, the combining form sphygm/o means:
A) pulse.
B) artery.
C) blood.
D) thin.
QUESTION 4What is the top or highest point called?
A) vertex
B) cortex
C) caudal
D) cephalic
QUESTION 5The iris is curved to bend light rays onto the retina.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6Which of the following organs is NOT part of the cardiovascular system?
a. artery
b. spleen
c. vein
d. capillary
QUESTION 7The axillary area of the body refers to the underam area.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 8A coronary stent is metal tubing that is implanted in a coronary artery to prevent closure of the artery after angioplasty or atherectomy.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 9The prefix contra- means with, together, or jointly.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 10Which of the following terms means stopping the flow of blood?
A) analgesic
B) cauterization
C) resection
D) hemostasis
QUESTION 11Which of the following conditions is characterized by an enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities?
A) dwarfism
B) congenital hypothyroidism
C) acromegaly
D) gigantism
QUESTION 12A diaphragmatocele is also called a(n):
A) polyp
B) hiatal hernia
C) inguinal hernia
D) esophageal varices
QUESTION 13Heart valve stenosis means the valve is:
A) too large
B) too loose
C) too small
D) too stiff
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