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A weakened and ballooned artery is called a(n):
 
  A) arteriosclerosis
  B) aneurysm
  C) phlebitis
  D) atherosclerosis

QUESTION 2

Which of the following surgical positions is lying face up and on an incline with the head lower than the legs?
 
  A) Fowler
  B) lithotomy
  C) Trendelenburg
  D) lateral recumbent

QUESTION 3

The process whereby normal cells have a distinct appearance and specialized function is:
 
  A) mitosis.
  B) fungating.
  C) dedifferentiation.
  D) differentiation.

QUESTION 4

Which of the following is not a membrane that encloses the brain?
 
  A) dura mater
  B) arachnoid
  C) pia mater
  D) oblongata

QUESTION 5

The primary symptom of an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart is chest pain called angina pectoris.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 6

The word part for arm is:
 
  A) or/o.
  B) ot/o.
  C) brach/i.
  D) bucc/o.

QUESTION 7

The prefixes sub- and hypo- both mean below.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 8

The macula lutea is the center of the fovea centralis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 9

The term neurorrhaphy means a ruptured nerve.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 10

One function of the kidneys is to maintain normal pH in the body.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 11

Hypoventilation combines bradypnea and hyperpnea.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 12

Which of the following combining forms means a dilated vein?
 
  a. vas/o
  b. vascul/o
  c. ven/o
  d. varic/o
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6 years ago
[Answer to ques. #1]  B
Explanation: An aneurysm is a weakened and ballooned artery. Arteriosclerosis is a hardened artery. Phlebitis is an inflamed vein. Atherosclerosis is a deposit of fatty yellow lipids in an artery.

[Answer to ques. #2]  C
Explanation: Trendelenburg is lying face up on an incline with head lower than legs. Fowler is sitting with the back positioned at a 45 angle. Lithotomy is lying face up with hips and knees bent at 90 angles. Lateral recumbent is lying either on the left or right side.

[Answer to ques. #3]  D
Explanation:
A) Mitosis is cell reproduction.
B) A fungating lesion is one that is ulcerated with necrotic tissue.
C) Dedifferentiation occurs when mature cells fail to develop specialized functions.
D) Correct.

[Answer to ques. #4]  D
Explanation: D) Correct. The oblongata is part of the brain stem.

[Answer to ques. #5]  TRUE

[Answer to ques. #6]  C
Explanation:
A) The word part for mouth is or/o.
B) The word part for ear is ot/o.
C) Correct.
D) Bucc/o is the combining form for cheek.

[Answer to ques. #7]  TRUE

[Answer to ques. #8]  FALSE

[Answer to ques. #9]  FALSE

[Answer to ques. #10]  TRUE

[Answer to ques. #11]  FALSE

[Answer to ques. #12]  d
Explanation:
a. vas/o: means blood vessel
b. vascul/o: means blood vessel
c. ven/o: means vein
d. varic/o: correct
pid Author
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6 years ago
So that's it? I get an expert answer then we move on with our lives? Not too bad Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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6 years ago
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