Medical Terminology and Anatomy Overview
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What is the primary function of epithelial tissue?

  • Conduct electrical impulses
  • Support and connect organs
  • Provide a covering for all surfaces (correct)
  • Transport nutrients and waste
  • Which types of cells are responsible for breaking down old or damaged bone?

  • Synovial cells
  • Chondrocytes
  • Osteoblasts
  • Osteoclasts (correct)
  • What role does nerve tissue play in the body?

  • It supports and connects organs.
  • It performs specific functions related to movement.
  • It produces blood cells.
  • It reacts to stimuli and conducts electrical impulses. (correct)
  • Which of the following correctly describes the skeletal system?

    <p>It protects internal organs and provides a framework for the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of loose connective tissue?

    <p>To surround organs and provide support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is mainly involved in the production of red blood cells?

    <p>Red bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of blood?

    <p>Providing sensory responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of endothelium?

    <p>To act as a barrier in circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lymph fluid?

    <p>To remove waste products and pathogens from tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is responsible for producing antibodies?

    <p>B cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are lymph nodes primarily composed of?

    <p>Specialized lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the thymus located in the body?

    <p>Above the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lymph node is located in the groin area?

    <p>Inguinal lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Natural killer cells are primarily involved in which type of immune response?

    <p>Innate immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the size of the thymus as a person ages?

    <p>It decreases in size with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do tonsils play in the immune system?

    <p>They protect against pathogens entering through the nose and throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by permanent dilation of the bronchi?

    <p>Bronchiectasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the presence of blood in the pleural cavity?

    <p>Hemothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a physiatrist?

    <p>Treating paralysis and muscle disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for shortness or difficulty in breathing?

    <p>Dyspnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of quadriplegia?

    <p>Paralysis of all four limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves inflammation of the larynx?

    <p>Laryngitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cardioplegia refer to?

    <p>Paralysis of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of apnea?

    <p>Absence of breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

    <p>Left atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is primarily triggered by an allergic reaction leading to bronchial inflammation?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic test measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers?

    <p>Electromyography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen?

    <p>Cyanosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the heart is referred to as the innermost layer?

    <p>Endocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'tacypnea' refer to?

    <p>Rapid breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The major vessels that transport blood away from the heart are known as?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does blood enter after passing through the superior and inferior vena cavae?

    <p>Right atrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by an abnormally slow resting heart rate?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an embolism?

    <p>A blockage caused by a moving foreign object in a blood vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is associated with a low number of white blood cells?

    <p>Leukopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely cause of anemia characterized by insufficient iron?

    <p>Iron deficiency anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to high blood pressure?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What abnormal condition results from a high number of red blood cells?

    <p>Polycythemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the lymphatic system play in the body?

    <p>Absorbs fat and fat-soluble vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the transfer of blood from one person to another?

    <p>Transfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Sinoatrial node in the heart?

    <p>It serves as the natural pacemaker of the heart.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wave on an electrocardiogram (ECG) represents the contraction of the ventricles?

    <p>QRS complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal systolic blood pressure in a healthy adult?

    <p>120 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood component is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients and waste?

    <p>Plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Purkinje fibers located within the heart?

    <p>In the interventricular septum and walls of ventricles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the diastolic phase of blood pressure?

    <p>The ventricles are relaxing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood vessels are responsible for connecting arterioles to larger veins?

    <p>Venules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'algia' indicate in medical terminology?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix indicates a condition that is normal or well?

    <p>eu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the surgical procedure involving the removal of fluids?

    <p>centisis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes an abnormal enlargement of an organ?

    <p>megalya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the same side involvement in a medical context?

    <p>Ipsilateral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix 'plasty' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Surgical repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a combining form vowel commonly used in medical terminology?

    <p>e</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cavity surrounds and protects the lungs and heart?

    <p>Pleural cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of peritonitis?

    <p>Perforation of pancreas or stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the suffix 'rrhea'?

    <p>Discharge or flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the condition of softening of tissue?

    <p>malacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the body is referred to as the junction of the trunk with the abdomen?

    <p>Inguinal region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system includes the fine fibers that contain body organs sustaining homeostasis?

    <p>Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The combination of which two systems is responsible for reproductive and excretory functions?

    <p>Reproductive and excretory systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to both the thoracic and abdominal cavities as one unit?

    <p>Ventral cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is primarily associated with the major digestive functions within the body?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to an abnormally slow resting heart rate?

    <p>Bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by an accumulation of lymph fluid due to dysfunction in the lymphatic system?

    <p>Lymphedema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of anemia is caused by defective hemoglobin structure, leading to misshaped red blood cells?

    <p>Sickle cell anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a thrombus?

    <p>It forms within a blood vessel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes hypertension?

    <p>High blood pressure at rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is indicative of a reduced number of platelets in the blood?

    <p>Thrombocytopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves a narrowing of arteries that can lead to restricted blood flow?

    <p>Arteriostenosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the lymphatic system NOT play in maintaining body health?

    <p>Producing red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology

    • Medical roots often describe body parts
    • Combining forms typically involve a root, vowel, and suffix
    • Suffixes indicate procedures, conditions, disorders, or diseases
    • Suffixes can modify the root word to an adjective or noun

    Anatomical Reference System

    • Anatomical position is standing erect, palms forward, feet together
    • Body planes include sagittal, coronal, and transverse

    Anatomy Directional Terms

    • Medial—closer to the midline
    • Lateral—farther from the midline
    • Proximal—near the point of attachment
    • Distal—farther from the point of attachment
    • Superior—above
    • Inferior—below
    • Anterior—front
    • Posterior—back

    Body Cavities

    • Cranial cavity—encloses the brain
    • Thoracic cavity—contains the heart and lungs.
    • Abdominal cavity—houses digestive organs
    • Pelvic cavity—contains reproductive organs and portions of the digestive and urinary systems

    Regions of the Thorax and Abdomen

    • Regions are divided in quadrants
    • Regions include epigastric, hypogastric, umbilical, and others
    • Peritoneum surrounds abdominal organs
    • Retroperitoneal structures are behind the peritoneum
    • Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum

    Cell Structure

    • Cells are the basic unit of structure and function
    • Cell membrane surrounds the cell
    • Cytoplasm is the material within the cell membrane
    • Nucleus control cell activity
    • Stem cells are unspecialized cells that renew themselves
    • Genes are units of heredity

    Tissues

    • Epithelial tissue covers body surfaces
    • Connective tissue supports and connects body parts
    • Muscle tissue enables movement
    • Nerve tissue transmits impulses

    Bone Anatomy

    • Bones support, protect, and store minerals
    • Bones have a shaft (diaphysis) and enlarged ends (epiphyses)
    • Compact bone is dense and hard, spongy bone is less dense

    Joints

    • Joints connect bones
    • Fibrous joints have little movement
    • Cartilaginous joints have slight movement
    • Synovial joints have significant movement

    Skeletal System

    • Bones form the skeleton
    • Axial skeleton includes skull, spine, ribs, and sternum
    • Appendicular skeleton includes limbs and girdles

    Arm and Hand

    • Bones of the arm include humerus, ulna ,and radius
    • Bones of the hand include carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges

    Leg and Ankle

    • Bones in the leg include femur, tibia, and fibula
    • Bones in the ankle include talus and calcaneus

    Muscle System

    • Muscles enable movement, posture, and generate heat
    • Muscles are connected to bones by tendons
    • Muscle tissue includes skeletal, cardiac, and smooth

    Muscle Motion

    • Muscles move limbs
    • Muscles provide force through movement

    Muscle Names

    • Muscles are named by their location, fiber direction, and size or shape

    Muscle Functions

    • Different muscles provide varied movement action
    • Muscle pairs work together to produce coordinated movements

    Respiratory System

    • Structures include nose, throat (pharynx), voice box (larynx), windpipe (trachea), lungs
    • Lungs are paired organs
    • The lungs contain alveoli, where gas exchange occurs

    Lymphatic System

    • Lymph nodes filter lymph
    • The lymphatic system helps remove waste

    Cardiovascular System

    • The heart pumps blood through the vascular system
    • The vascular system consists of arteries, capillaries, and veins

    Spinal Cord Injuries

    • Injuries can lead to paralysis

    Medical Specialties

    • Physiatrists treat physical injuries, and treat muscular disorders.
    • Neurologists treat nervous/muscular system problems.

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    This quiz covers essential concepts in medical terminology, including roots, combining forms, and suffixes that describe body parts and medical conditions. It also explores directional terms, anatomical reference systems, body cavities, and regions of the thorax and abdomen, providing a comprehensive review for students in healthcare fields.

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