Which of the following is not a function of the lymphatic system?
A) transports proteins and fluids
B) protects the body against pathogens
C) produces thrombocytes
D) serves as a pathway for the absorption of fats
QUESTION 2What is an abnormal redness of the skin occurring over widespread areas of the body called?
A) leukoderma
B) erythroderma
C) xeroderma
D) melanoderma
QUESTION 3Which term means pleural pain?
a. pleurodynia
b. thoracalgia
c. pleuritis
d. pleurectomy
QUESTION 4Which infection of the large intestine is caused by an unusual strain of the bacterium E. coli?
A) lactose intolerance
B) adenocarcinoma
C) dysentery
D) polyps
QUESTION 5The patient has an injury on his shin. The nurse should check the circulation distal to the point of injury. The nurse should check circulation in the:
A. calf
B. foot
C. knee
D. thigh
QUESTION 6A medical term that means rapid flow of blood is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 7In the anatomical divisions of the abdomen, the center square of the middle row is the _________ region.
a. umbilical
b. lumbar
c. hypogastric
d. iliac
QUESTION 8Abnormally high production of growth hormone can result in a condition called:
A) gigantism
B) goiter
C) hyperparathyroidism
D) dwarfism
QUESTION 9The constructed form of the term bronchiectasis is written bron/chi/ectasis.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 10Which describes the CORRECT order of word parts in a medical word?
A) The prefix is joined to the beginning of the combining form.
B) The prefix is joined to the end of the combining form.
C) The suffix comes at the beginning of the combining form.
D) Hyphens are added when word parts are joined.
QUESTION 11The combining form that means nail is:
A) myc/o
B) cutane/o
C) dermat/o
D) onych/o
QUESTION 12Which healthcare professional is an MD?
A) optician
B) ophthalmologist
C) exophthalmos
D) optometrist
QUESTION 13Nephroptosis results in the formation of multiple cysts within the kidney tissue.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 14Which term means red skin condition?
A) cyanoderma
B) erythroderma
C) melanoderma
D) leukoderma
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