Microorganisms and Infectious Diseases Quiz
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Which body system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?

  • Urinary system
  • Respiratory system
  • Digestive system
  • Cardiovascular system (correct)

    • What is the main function of the lymphatic system?

  • Produce offspring
  • Help protect the body from foreign materials (correct)
  • Eliminate soluble waste
  • Break down and absorb nutrients

    • Which system is responsible for obtaining oxygen needed for metabolism and eliminating carbon dioxide?

  • Nervous system
  • Urinary system
  • Digestive system
  • Respiratory system (correct)

    • Which body system is involved in the coordination and control of the body?

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

    Which type of infectious agents can live and reproduce only within living cells?

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

    What is the meaning of the prefix 'staphyl/o'?

    <p>Grape-like cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a disease that worsens in severity?

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

    What is the definition of 'Lesion'?

    <p>A distinct area of damaged tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a disease that spreads from one part of the body to another?

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

    What does 'Etiology' refer to in relation to diseases?

    <p>The cause of a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of determining the cause and nature of an illness called?

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

    Which instrument is used for examining the interior of the eye?

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

    What is the term for the generation of a visual image from the echoes of high-frequency sound waves traveling back from different tissues?

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

    Which term refers to a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often indicative of infection or other disease?

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

    What is the instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body?

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

    What is the term for the process of examining the internal parts of the body?

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

    What is the function of the integumentary system?

    <p>To regulate body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is known as the energy compound of the cell?

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

    What is the main energy source for metabolism?

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

    Which term describes the sum of all physical and chemical reactions that occur within an organism?

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

    What is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue?

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

    What is the outer region of an organ called?

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

    'Anabolism' is associated with which phase of metabolism?

    <p>Building phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells?

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

    What does 'cytoplasm' do?

    <p>Fills a cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The thoracic cavity contains the digestive organs.

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

    The cranial cavity houses the spinal cord.

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

    The anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the frontal plane.

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

    The sagittal line divides the body into equal left and right halves.

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

    The prefix 'circum-' means 'within'.

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

    The root 'cephal/o' refers to the chest area.

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

    The term 'anterior' means toward the back of the body.

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

    The prefix 'sub-' means 'above'.

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

    The root 'viscer/o' relates to internal organs.

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

    The term 'dorsal' refers to the back or upper surface.

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

    Radiography uses x-rays to make a visual record of internal structures.

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

    Chemotherapy involves the use of radioactive tracers to measure blood flow.

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

    Auscultation involves listening for sounds within the body.

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

    Biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination.

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

    Immunotherapy involves the use of chemicals to treat diseases.

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

    An ophthalmoscope is used to examine the ears.

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

    The endocrine system produces hormones.

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

    The skeletal system is responsible for body movement.

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

    The integumentary system includes the skin and its associated structures.

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

    Homeostasis refers to the body's state of internal instability.

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

    Glucose is the main energy source for metabolism.

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

    An enzyme is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue.

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

    RNA is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells.

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

    The nucleus is the cell's control center.

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

    A stem cell has the capacity to develop into only one specific cell type.

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

    Amino acids make up proteins.

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

    Catabolism is the building phase of metabolism.

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

    Protease is an enzyme that digests lipids.

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

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