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In the term phacoemulsification, the combining form phac/o means:
 
  A) pupil.
  B) iris.
  C) lens.
  D) sclera.

QUESTION 2

A temporary cessation of breathing is known as:
 
  A) apnea.
  B) dyspnea.
  C) atelectasis.
  D) cyanosis.

QUESTION 3

Which 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 4

The suffix -poiesis means:
 
  A) spitting.
  B) prolapse.
  C) before.
  D) formation.

QUESTION 5

A prefix that means outside of is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 6

In the term nyctalopia, the root nyctal means:
 
  A) night.
  B) dark.
  C) to shut.
  D) to obstruct.

QUESTION 7

The ________ acts as a lid to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.
 
  A) glottis
  B) epiglottis
  C) cricoid
  D) hilum

QUESTION 8

The ________ level in the blood may be increased in osteomalacia and fracture healing.
 
  A) calcium
  B) phosphorus
  C) uric acid
  D) alkaline phosphatase

QUESTION 9

When giving the meaning of the word, you usually begin with the:
 
  A) prefix.
  B) root.
  C) suffix.
  D) combining form.

QUESTION 10

In the term miotic, the combining form mi/o means:
 
  A) tears.
  B) less, small.
  C) light.
  D) open.

QUESTION 11

A 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 12

Which substance is increased in gout, arthritis, multiple myeloma, and rheumatism?
 
  A) calcium
  B) phosphorus
  C) uric acid
  D) alkaline phosphatase

QUESTION 13

In building medical terms, the combining vowel most often used is:
 
  A) A.
  B) E.
  C) I.
  D) O.
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