Medical Terminology Quiz: Specializations and Residency Programs

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What is the main focus of an obstetrician's practice?

  • Surgical correction of musculoskeletal disorders
  • Delivery of babies and care of the mother during pregnancy and labor (correct)
  • Treatment of brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
  • Diagnosis and treatment of tumors

Which specialty is primarily concerned with the treatment of childhood diseases?

  • Pathologist
  • Otolaryngologist
  • Pediatrician (correct)
  • Oncologist

What is the main role of an ophthalmologist?

  • Surgical treatment of eye disorders (correct)
  • Treatment of urinary tract disorders
  • Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
  • Surgery on chest organs

What type of disorders does an orthopedist primarily treat?

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

Which specialist focuses on the study and treatment of tumors?

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

What is the primary area of expertise for an otolaryngologist?

<p>Treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physician specializes in operating on the urinary tract and male reproductive system?

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

Which specialist focuses on surgery involving organs in the chest?

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

What is the primary function of a neurosurgeon?

<p>Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What area does a thoracic surgeon primarily focus on?

<p>Surgery on chest organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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