Medical Terminology and Disorders

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What is the term for the inflammation within the walls of the bladder?

  • Vesiculitis
  • Cystitis
  • Interstitial cystitis (correct)
  • Interstitial nephritis

What is the primary function of the myelin sheath?

  • To protect the axons and peripheral nerves (correct)
  • To provide structural support to neurons
  • To facilitate the transmission of nerve impulses
  • To regulate the release of neurotransmitters

What is the term for the scraping off of superficial layers of the skin?

  • Excoriation
  • Ablation
  • Abrasion (correct)
  • Erosion

What is the term for the condition characterized by an exaggerated hyperthyroid state?

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

What is the term for the tumors that occur on the nail bed?

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

What is the primary function of hydrocortisone?

<p>To reduce pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of neurons are only found in the central nervous system?

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

What is the term for digested blood in the stool?

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

What is the term for inflammation in the walls of the bladder?

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

What is the term for cold sores?

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

What is the term for the tumors that occur on the root and crown of the tooth?

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

What is the term for the condition characterized by extreme cold?

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

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