Cohen's Medical Terminology 2021 Edition Quiz
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What term is used to describe the study of the structure and function of cells?

  • Histology
  • Cytology (correct)
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology

Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue?

  • Smooth muscle
  • Skeletal muscle
  • Cardiac muscle
  • Fibrous muscle (correct)

What is the function of the medulla oblongata in the human brain?

  • Control of balance and coordination
  • Regulation of body temperature
  • Processing visual information
  • Regulation of breathing and heart rate (correct)

What is the term for a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues?

<p>Edema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a specialized medical term for the 'windpipe'?

<p>Trachea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?

<p>Hepatitis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the medical condition 'rhinorrhea'?

<p>Otorrhea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the surgical removal of the voice box?

<p>Laryngectomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the condition characterized by the deposit of mineral salts within a tissue?

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Cytology

The study of the structure and function of cells.

Fibrous muscle

There is no "fibrous muscle". The three types of muscle tissue in the body are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Medulla oblongata function

The medulla oblongata controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

Edema

A condition where excess fluid builds up in body tissues, causing swelling.

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Trachea

The medical term for the "windpipe" is the trachea.

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Hepatitis

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.

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Otorrhea

Otorrhea is another name for rhinorrhea, which is the discharge of fluid from the nose.

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Laryngectomy

A laryngectomy is the surgical removal of the voice box.

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Calculus

The deposit of mineral salts in a tissue, leading to hardening or formation of stones.

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Study Notes

Cell Biology

  • Cytology is the study of the structure and function of cells.

Muscle Tissues

  • Smooth muscle, skeletal muscle, and cardiac muscle are types of muscle tissues; adipose tissue is not a type of muscle tissue.

Brain Function

  • The medulla oblongata is the part of the human brain that controls involuntary functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Medical Conditions

  • Edema is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in body tissues.

Anatomy

  • The trachea is the medical term for the 'windpipe'.

Liver Diseases

  • Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver.

Nasal Conditions

  • Rhinorrhea is also known as rhinitis or runny nose.

Surgical Procedures

  • Laryngectomy is the surgical removal of the voice box.

Tissue Disorders

  • Calcification is the condition characterized by the deposit of mineral salts within a tissue.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology with this quiz based on Cohen's Terminology book, 2021 edition. Answer four-choice questions to assess your understanding of specialized medical language.

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