In the term phacoemulsification, the combining form phac/o means:
A) pupil.
B) iris.
C) lens.
D) sclera.
QUESTION 2A temporary cessation of breathing is known as:
A) apnea.
B) dyspnea.
C) atelectasis.
D) cyanosis.
QUESTION 3Which substance/s is/are present in a variety of immunologic diseases?
A) alkaline phosphatase
B) C-reactive protein
C) antinuclear antibodies
D) uric acid
QUESTION 4The suffix -poiesis means:
A) spitting.
B) prolapse.
C) before.
D) formation.
QUESTION 5A prefix that means outside of is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 6In the term nyctalopia, the root nyctal means:
A) night.
B) dark.
C) to shut.
D) to obstruct.
QUESTION 7The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.
A) glottis
B) epiglottis
C) cricoid
D) hilum
QUESTION 8The ________ level in the blood may be increased in osteomalacia and fracture healing.
A) calcium
B) phosphorus
C) uric acid
D) alkaline phosphatase
QUESTION 9When giving the meaning of the word, you usually begin with the:
A) prefix.
B) root.
C) suffix.
D) combining form.
QUESTION 10In the term miotic, the combining form mi/o means:
A) tears.
B) less, small.
C) light.
D) open.
QUESTION 11A chronic granulomatous condition that may involve almost any organ system of the body is:
A) Legionnaire's disease.
B) cystic fibrosis.
C) sarcoidosis.
D) respiratory distress syndrome.
QUESTION 12Which substance is increased in gout, arthritis, multiple myeloma, and rheumatism?
A) calcium
B) phosphorus
C) uric acid
D) alkaline phosphatase
QUESTION 13In building medical terms, the combining vowel most often used is:
A) A.
B) E.
C) I.
D) O.