The combining form for head is:

The combining form for head is:
 
  A) cephal/o.
  B) crani/o.
  C) carp/o.
  D) cervic/o.

QUESTION 2

The lipid profile test determines levels of:
 
  A) cholesterol.
  B) HDL (high-density lipoproteins).
  C) triglycerides.
  D) all of the above

QUESTION 3

The term pontine refers to part of the brain stem.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 4

Each kidney contains thousands of nephrons.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 5

The bronchioles are commonly called the air sacs.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 6

The term brachial refers to the arm.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 7

This disease, also known as pinkeye, is caused by inflammation of the membrane covering the anterior/exposed surface of the eye.
 
  A) otitis
  B) meningitis
  C) encephalitis
  D) conjunctivitis

QUESTION 8

The prefixes ep- and epi- mean outside or away from.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 9

Which of the following terms means to surgically cut out?
 
  A) analgesic
  B) cauterization
  C) hemostasis
  D) resection

QUESTION 10

Which of the following conditions is characterized by being abnormally short in height?
 
  A) dwarfism
  B) congenital hypothyroidism
  C) acromegaly
  D) gigantism

QUESTION 11

The most common form of arteriosclerosis is:
 
  A) polyarteritis
  B) pericarditis
  C) atherosclerosis
  D) atheroma