MOA 182 - Medical Terminology for Body » Winter 2024 » Exam 5

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Question #1
The developing organism from nine weeks to birth is known as the:
A.   fetus
B.   placenta
C.   ovum
D.   embryo
Question #2
The development of mammary glands in the male is:
A.   polythelia
B.   gynecomastia
C.   amastia
D.   hypomastia
Question #3
The embryo develops in a pearshaped organ of the pelvic cavity known as the:
A.   fallopian tube
B.   vulva
C.   uterus
D.   bladder
Question #4
The microscopic and chemical examination of placental tissue to detect fetal abnormalities is termed:
A.   chorionic villus sampling
B.   excisional biopsy
C.   incisional biopsy
D.   amniocentesis
Question #5
The most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease in North American, which often occurs with no symptoms, is:
A.   chlamydia
B.   gonorrhea
C.   syphilis
D.   condylomata acuminata
Question #6
The term that describes excision of fibroid tumors is:
A.   hysterectomy
B.   oophorectomy
C.   myomectomy
D.   salpingectomy
Question #7
Vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and which organ(s)?
A.   uterus
B.   rectum
C.   bladder
D.   uterus and rectum
Question #8
Which of the following are the folds of tissue on either side of the vaginal opening?
A.   labia
B.   clitoris
C.   adnexa
D.   fundus
Question #9
Which of the following is the entrance to the vagina?
A.   hymen
B.   vulva
C.   introitus
D.   cervix
Question #10
Which surgical method is used in performing a large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ)?
A.   chemosurgery
B.   laser surgery
C.   cryosurgery
D.   electrosurgery
Question #11
Enlarged, swollen and herniated veins near the testis describes which of the following?
A.   hydrocele
B.   enterocele
C.   varicocele
D.   benign prostatic hypertrophy
Question #12
Semen is made up of a mixture of secretions from all of the following except:
A.   seminal vesicles
B.   bulbourethral glands
C.   testes
D.   prostate gland
Question #13
The combining form referring to the region between the scrotum and anus is:
A.   rect/o
B.   prostat/o
C.   peritone/o
D.   perine/o
Question #14
The ejaculatory duct is formed by the union of the vas deferens and the:
A.   bulbourethral gland
B.   epididymis
C.   prostate gland
D.   seminal vesicle
Question #15
The scrotum is divided into two sacs, each containing a testis and:
A.   penis
B.   epididymis
C.   sperm
D.   semen
Question #16
The term that describes scanty production and expulsion of sperm is:
A.   aspermia
B.   hypospadia
C.   oligospermia
D.   azoospermia
Question #17
What is described as a coiled duct and is located on the top and the side of the testis?
A.   scrotum
B.   epididymis
C.   testis
D.   ejaculatory duct
Question #18
Which of the following is a testicular tumor arising from mature germ cells?
A.   spermatocele
B.   seminoma
C.   nonseminoma
D.   prostate cancer
Question #19
Which of the following is the most common bacterial STD in North America?
A.   syphilis
B.   HIV
C.   chlamydia
D.   gonorrhea
Question #20
Which of the following secrete(s) an alkaline substance into the semen?
A.   prostate gland
B.   seminal vesicle
C.   bulbourethral glands
D.   prostate gland and seminal vesicle
Question #21
Which one of the following is a test used to rule out male infertility?
A.   PSA test
B.   semen analysis
C.   urethrogram
D.   DRE
Question #22
Which procedure exposes the glans penis?
A.   orchioplasty
B.   vasovasostomy
C.   circumcision
D.   TURP
Question #23
Which specialist would be consulted for treatment of epididymitis?
A.   urologist
B.   neurologist
C.   gastroenterologist
D.   gynecologist
Question #24
Which STD was named for its urethral discharge?
A.   Chlamydia
B.   syphilis
C.   gonorrhea
D.   HBV
Question #25
A high BUN means:
A.   liver problems
B.   inability of kidneys to excrete urea
C.   inability of kidneys to excrete water
D.   inability of kidneys to excrete creatinine
Question #26
All of the combining forms below mean sugar except:
A.   glucos/o
B.   glyc/o
C.   gluc/o
D.   glycos/o
Question #27
All of the following are critical elements regulated by the kidneys except:
A.   potassium
B.   sodium
C.   water
D.   nitrogen
Question #28
All of the following are medical abbreviations pertaining to the urinary system except:
A.   ACL
B.   BUN
C.   RP
D.   IVP
Question #29
Nephrolithiasis describes the presence of what in the kidney?
A.   pus
B.   protein
C.   stone(s)
D.   urine
Question #30
Proteinuria is the presence of what substance?
A.   albumin
B.   bacteria
C.   sugar
D.   blood
Question #31
The nitrite portion of a UA determines the presence of what substance in the urine?
A.   nitrogen
B.   bacteria
C.   bilirubin
D.   bile
Question #32
The ureteropelvic junction connects the renal pelvis and:
A.   urethra
B.   kidney
C.   bladder
D.   ureter
Question #33
The ureters have which of the following functions in regard to urine?
A.   secrete
B.   hold
C.   carry
D.   filter
Question #34
Which of the following accurately describes the path of urine through calices?
A.   renal pelvis to the nephrons
B.   nephrons to the bladder
C.   nephrons to the renal pelvis
D.   kidney to the bladder
Question #35
Which of the following catheterization methods involves immediate removal?
A.   straight catheter
B.   suprapubic catheter and straight catheter
C.   suprapubic catheter
D.   Foley catheter
Question #36
Which of the following would allow for the presence of ketone bodies?
A.   diabetes
B.   hyperglycemia
C.   hypoglycemia
D.   starvation
Question #37
Absence of a lens, usually after a cataract extraction is called:
A.   pseudophakia
B.   keratomileusis
C.   aphakia
D.   enucleation
Question #38
An eye condition that could result in blindness if not repaired surgically is:
A.   accommodation
B.   lutea
C.   retinal detachment
D.   scotoma
Question #39
The ophthalmologic term describing a fibrous growth of conjunctival tissue that extends onto the cornea is termed:
A.   sty
B.   pterygium
C.   conjunctivitis
D.   chalazion
Question #40
All of the following are divisions of the nervous system except:
A.   autonomic nervous system
B.   central nervous system
C.   peripheral nervous system
D.   sympathetic nervous system
Question #41
Partial paralysis of half of the body, right or left, is termed:
A.   hemiplegia
B.   paraplegia
C.   hemiparesis
D.   paresthesia
Question #42
Sleep disorders can be diagnosed by:
A.   evoked potentials
B.   polysomnography
C.   nerve conduction velocity
D.   electroencephalogram
Question #43
The state of mental confusion due to disturbances in cerebral function caused by fever, shock, or drug overdose is called:
A.   dementia
B.   convulsion
C.   delirium
D.   delusion
Question #44
Which of the following is responsible for personality?
A.   frontal lobe
B.   temporal lobe
C.   parietal lobe
D.   occipital lobe
Question #45
A drug that relieves fever is called a/an:
A.   antiinflammatory
B.   analgesic
C.   antipyretic
D.   narcotic
Question #46
After pulmonary circulation and the exchange of gases, oxygenated blood returns to the heart via the:
A.   capillaries
B.   arterioles
C.   pulmonary artery
D.   pulmonary vein
Question #47
All of the following carry blood from the heart to the body except:
A.   carotid artery
B.   superior vena cava
C.   femoral artery
D.   brachial artery
Question #48
A condition of congenital hypothyroidism that results in lack of physical and mental development is:
A.   pituitary gigantism
B.   acromegaly
C.   cretinism
D.   dwarfism
Question #49
All of following are secretions of the anterior pituitary except:
A.   ACTH
B.   TSH
C.   PTH
D.   FSH
Question #50
A transverse radiologic image of the pituitary gland is obtained by:
A.   sonography
B.   computed tomography
C.   nuclear imaging
D.   magnetic resonance imaging

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