Which condition is a bacterial upper respiratory infection characterized by the formation of a thick, membranous film across the throat?
a. diphtheria
b. pertussis
c. croup
d. epistaxis
QUESTION 2In total parenteral nutrition, the nutrients are given into the:
a. esophagus
b. bloodstream
c. stomach
d. duodenum
QUESTION 3Which of the following statements regarding mononucleosis is true?
a. It is an acute viral infection of lymphoid tissue.
b. It is a cancer of the lymph nodes.
c. It is an opportunistic infection seen in AIDS patients.
d. Both b and c are true.
QUESTION 4The prefix dys- means more than normal.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 5Because the male urethra is responsible for transporting both urine and semen, diseases of the male reproductive system are usually treated within the field of urology by a urologist.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6The valve that channels blood to flow in one direction from the left atrium to the left ventricle is the:
A) semilunar valve
B) mitral valve
C) aortic valve
D) tricuspid valve
QUESTION 7A Doppler ultrasound is used to evaluate the development of a fetus.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 8An implant is a device for anchoring a false tooth or dentures.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 9Bradycardia means fast heartbeat.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 10Which sectional view of the body is produced by a slice perpendicular to the long axis?
A) cross-section
B) transverse section
C) longitudinal section
D) sagittal section
QUESTION 11A congenital defect in which the urethra opens on the ventral surface of the penis is:
A) epispadias.
B) hypospadias.
C) hydrocele.
D) phimosis.
QUESTION 12The prefix retro- means:
A) push.
B) fast.
C) backward.
D) again.
QUESTION 13A suffix other than -ole that means small is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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