A specialist in the heart is called a(n) ________. (Fill in the blank)

A specialist in the heart is called a(n) ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 2

A prefix that means half is ________ or semi-.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 3

Which of the following medications is an inactive substance used to satisfy a patient's desire for medication?
 
  A) antidote
  B) placebo
  C) broad spectrum
  D) prophylaxis

QUESTION 4

Which of the following statements regarding mineralocorticoid hormones is not true?
 
  A) Mineralocorticoid hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
  B) Aldosterone is an example of a mineralocorticoid.
  C) Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.
  D) Mineralocorticoids regulate carbohydrate metabolism in the body.

QUESTION 5

The medical term for vomiting is:
 
  A) ascites
  B) cachexia
  C) emesis
  D) melena

QUESTION 6

A combining form other than urin/o that means urine is ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 7

The combining form that means middle is ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 8

Which abbreviation stands for the digestive system?
 
  A) GI
  B) AP
  C) CV
  D) ENT

QUESTION 9

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

QUESTION 10

Nerve cells in the ________ control the pituitary gland by producing chemicals that either stimulate or suppress hormone secretions from the pituitary.
 
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QUESTION 11

A twisting of the bowel on itself that causes an obstruction is called ________.
 
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QUESTION 12

The prefix for two or double is bi-.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 13

The combining form that means water is ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word