53 Questions
Which body system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?
Cardiovascular system
What is the main function of the lymphatic system?
Help protect the body from foreign materials
Which system is responsible for obtaining oxygen needed for metabolism and eliminating carbon dioxide?
Respiratory system
Which body system is involved in the coordination and control of the body?
Nervous system
Which type of infectious agents can live and reproduce only within living cells?
Viruses
What is the meaning of the prefix 'staphyl/o'?
Grape-like cluster
Which term refers to a disease that worsens in severity?
Exacerbation
What is the definition of 'Lesion'?
A distinct area of damaged tissue
Which term describes a disease that spreads from one part of the body to another?
Metastasis
What does 'Etiology' refer to in relation to diseases?
The cause of a disease
What is the process of determining the cause and nature of an illness called?
Diagnosis
Which instrument is used for examining the interior of the eye?
Ophthalmoscope
What is the term for the generation of a visual image from the echoes of high-frequency sound waves traveling back from different tissues?
Ultrasonography
Which term refers to a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often indicative of infection or other disease?
Malaise
What is the instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body?
Stethoscope
What is the term for the process of examining the internal parts of the body?
Radiography
What is the function of the integumentary system?
To regulate body temperature
Which compound is known as the energy compound of the cell?
ATP
What is the main energy source for metabolism?
Glucose
Which term describes the sum of all physical and chemical reactions that occur within an organism?
Metabolism
What is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue?
Collagen
What is the outer region of an organ called?
Cortex
'Anabolism' is associated with which phase of metabolism?
Building phase
Which compound is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells?
RNA
What does 'cytoplasm' do?
Fills a cell
The thoracic cavity contains the digestive organs.
False
The cranial cavity houses the spinal cord.
False
The anatomical plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions is the frontal plane.
False
The sagittal line divides the body into equal left and right halves.
True
The prefix 'circum-' means 'within'.
False
The root 'cephal/o' refers to the chest area.
False
The term 'anterior' means toward the back of the body.
False
The prefix 'sub-' means 'above'.
False
The root 'viscer/o' relates to internal organs.
True
The term 'dorsal' refers to the back or upper surface.
True
Radiography uses x-rays to make a visual record of internal structures.
True
Chemotherapy involves the use of radioactive tracers to measure blood flow.
False
Auscultation involves listening for sounds within the body.
True
Biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination.
True
Immunotherapy involves the use of chemicals to treat diseases.
False
An ophthalmoscope is used to examine the ears.
False
The endocrine system produces hormones.
True
The skeletal system is responsible for body movement.
True
The integumentary system includes the skin and its associated structures.
True
Homeostasis refers to the body's state of internal instability.
False
Glucose is the main energy source for metabolism.
True
An enzyme is a fibrous protein found in connective tissue.
False
RNA is involved in the manufacture of proteins within cells.
True
The nucleus is the cell's control center.
True
A stem cell has the capacity to develop into only one specific cell type.
False
Amino acids make up proteins.
True
Catabolism is the building phase of metabolism.
False
Protease is an enzyme that digests lipids.
False
Test your knowledge on viruses, protozoa, helminths, fungi, and infectious diseases with this quiz. Explore the prefixes and roots commonly used in infectious disease terminology.
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