Quiz 1 Chapters: 1 A&P, 1-3 MedTerm ________ is a mechanism in the body that continually senses the internal and external environment and makes adjustments to maintain homeostasis.... Quiz 1 Chapters: 1 A&P, 1-3 MedTerm ________ is a mechanism in the body that continually senses the internal and external environment and makes adjustments to maintain homeostasis. A negative feedback loop Anatomy focuses on the function and vital processes of the human body. False Which is NOT a definition for disease? Anything that is a normal structure or function The adjustments that maintain a stable environment within the body are known as ________. Homeostasis ________ is the physiological process that monitors and maintains a stable internal environment or equilibrium. Homeostasis The potential outcome of a disease is the ________. Prognosis The body uses feedback loops to maintain homeostasis. The response that opposes an action is known as a(n) ________. negative feedback loop Which of the following two languages have the most impact on the formation and meanings of medical terms? Greek and Latin Many medical terms are made of multiple word parts that are combined. Such medical terms are called: Constructed terms Identify the combining form in the term psychology. psych Cardi is an example of what type of word part? Word root Choose the suffix that means 'surgical excision (removal).' -ectomy Which of the following types of word parts is attached to the end of a word? Suffix Select the suffix with the correct spelling. -rrhea Select the suffix that means 'affinity for.' -phil Select the suffix that means 'hardening.' -sclerosis Select the suffix that means 'discharge.' -rrhea What is the suffix for vomiting? -emesis A colonoscopy is: a visual exam of the colon with an instrument. Select the prefix that means 'outside or away from.' Exo- Which of the following prefixes means 'above or excessive'? Hyper- Select the prefix that means 'within.' Intra- A paralysis that is limited to one arm would be called: Unilateral Select the prefix that means 'rapid.' Tachy- Select the prefix that means 'one.' Mono- The ice bucket challenge was a viral phenomenon that sought to raise awareness for what disease? State the Following in regards to that disease: Acronym Full Version of that Acronym (what does it stand for?) Eponym ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Lou Gehrig's Disease Mrs. Smith had undergone a bilateral mastectomy in 2019, that is to say that she had undergone a surgical excision of which breast? both or both sides Myocardial Infarction is widely known as a 'heart attack'. Deconstruct and define the word parts of Myocardial. my/o = muscle cardi/o = heart al = pertaining to Gross anatomy is also known as ________. macroscopic anatomy A disease that is endemic spreads worldwide. False A condition in which the body fails to function normally is ________. Disease In most cases, the combining vowel is the letter: o Read more