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The larynx is commonly called the throat.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 2

The suffix -trophy means treatment.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 3

The meaning of the abbreviation VA is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 4

The process whereby oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the blood in tissue capillaries and the cells of the body is called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 5

Etiology is the study of the cause of disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

QUESTION 6

The medical term for the need to urinate at night is:
 
  A) hematuria
  B) oliguria
  C) nocturia
  D) dysuria

QUESTION 7

Name the three abnormal curvatures of the spine. Give a description of each abnormal curvature.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

QUESTION 8

The combining form that means wrist is ____________________.

QUESTION 9

The medical term for excessive anterior curve of the lumbar spine is:

QUESTION 10

Select the term with the correct spelling.
 
  A) rheumatoid arthritis
  B) roomatoid arthritis
  C) ruematoid arthritis
  D) rheumatoyd arthritis

QUESTION 11

Which combining form means nose?
 
  A) nat/o
  B) rhin/o
  C) narc/o
  D) vas/o

QUESTION 12

The optic nerve carries images to the brain.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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[Answer to ques. #1]  FALSE
Explanation: The pharynx, not larynx, is commonly called the throat.

[Answer to ques. #2]  FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -trophy means development; the suffix -therapy means treatment.

[Answer to ques. #3]  visual acuity

[Answer to ques. #4]  internal respiration

[Answer to ques. #5]  TRUE
Explanation: Eti/o means cause, and -logy means study of.

[Answer to ques. #6]  C
Explanation: The root noct means night and the suffix -uria means pertaining to urine or urination.

[Answer to ques. #7]  Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. This condition usually appears in adolescence during periods of rapid growth. Treatment modalities may include the application of a cast, brace, traction, electrical stimulation, and/or surgery.
Lordosis is an abnormal anterior curvature of the spine. This condition may be referred to as swayback as the abdomen and buttocks protrude due to an exaggerated lumbar curvature.
Kyphosis is an exaggerated thoracic curvature producing a humpback appearance. This condition may be caused by a congenital defect, a disease process such as tuberculosis and/or syphilis, a malignancy, compression fracture, faulty posture, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rickets, osteoporosis, or other conditions.

[Answer to ques. #8]  

[Answer to ques. #9]  

[Answer to ques. #10]  A
Explanation: The h is silent and is pronounced ROO muh toid.

[Answer to ques. #11]  B
Explanation: Nat/o means birth. Narc/o means numbness. Vas/o means vessel.

[Answer to ques. #12]  TRUE
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