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The abbreviation of ribonucleic acid is: |
| | A) | BON. |
| | B) | RNA. |
| | C) | DNA. |
| | D) | NUC. |
| | E) | RLC. |
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The suffix in the word coronal is: |
| | A) | -cor. |
| | B) | -al. |
| | C) | -onal. |
| | D) | -ic. |
| | E) | –or. |
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The word hormone comes from the Greek word meaning: |
| | A) | glass. |
| | B) | offspring. |
| | C) | parchment. |
| | D) | set in motion. |
| | E) | yolk. |
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Which of the following terms refers to a specialist who studies tissue? |
| | A) | cytologist |
| | B) | dermatologist |
| | C) | histologist |
| | D) | orthopedic surgeon |
| | E) | physical therapist |
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Which of the following words forms the adjective by adding -ular? |
| | A) | atom |
| | B) | metabolic |
| | C) | cell |
| | D) | hormone |
| | E) | tissue |
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Which of the following words means pertaining to the heart and blood vessels? |
| | A) | cardiovascular |
| | B) | muscular |
| | C) | lymphatic |
| | D) | nervous |
| | E) | respiratory |
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A group of organs with a specific collective function is a(n): |
| | A) | system. |
| | B) | collection. |
| | C) | integration. |
| | D) | tissue. |
| | E) | structure. |
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Several tissues work together to carry out specific functions in a(n): |
| | A) | cell. |
| | B) | organ. |
| | C) | organelle. |
| | D) | nucleolus. |
| | E) | reticulum. |
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The suffix in homeostasis stands for: |
| | A) | blood. |
| | B) | standstill or control. |
| | C) | pertaining to. |
| | D) | a new opening. |
| | E) | an action. |
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Tissue that binds, supports, protects, and fills spaces is known as _______________ tissue. |
| | A) | epithelial |
| | B) | muscle |
| | C) | nervous |
| | D) | connective |
| | E) | endocrine |
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Which of the following words means any whole, living individual plant or animal? |
| | A) | cell |
| | B) | molecule |
| | C) | organism |
| | D) | tissue |
| | E) | zygote |
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Anabolism results from ____________________ of complex substances in the cell from _______________________. |
| | A) | breakdown; protein |
| | B) | movement; inside the nucleus |
| | C) | buildup; simpler substances |
| | D) | breakdown; inside organelles |
| | E) | buildup; mitochondria |
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The combining form in homeostasis is: |
| | A) | musc/o. |
| | B) | home/o. |
| | C) | cardi/o. |
| | D) | epitheli/o. |
| | E) | thymus. |
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The center of the abdomen is the: |
| | A) | epigastric region. |
| | B) | hypogastric region. |
| | C) | umbilical region. |
| | D) | right upper quadrant. |
| | E) | left lower quadrant. |
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The medical terms LLQ, LUQ, RLQ, and RUQ refer to the ________ of the abdomen. |
| | A) | anterior quote |
| | B) | quadrants |
| | C) | sides |
| | D) | quadriceps muscle |
| | E) | inside |
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When standing in front of a patient in the anatomical position, you can see: |
| | A) | both hands and both feet. |
| | B) | the small of the back. |
| | C) | the dorsal part of the knees. |
| | D) | only the right ear. |
| | E) | only the left arm. |
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A synonym for kneecap is: |
| | A) | femur. |
| | B) | tibia. |
| | C) | cartilage. |
| | D) | quadriceps. |
| | E) | patella. |
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LUQ is an abbreviation referring to: |
| | A) | the lower urinary tract. |
| | B) | the finding of liquid in the umbilicus. |
| | C) | the thoracic cavity. |
| | D) | an abdominal quadrant. |
| | E) | the quality of respiration in the lungs. |
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Muscle tissue _________ the joint. |
| | A) | stabilizes |
| | B) | weakens |
| | C) | destroys |
| | D) | delays growth of |
| | E) | rehabilitates |
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In the anatomical position, the body is standing erect with the feet flat on the floor, face and eyes facing forward, and arms at the sides with the palms facing forward. Which of the following best describes the anatomical position? |
| | A) | Right and left are reversed. |
| | B) | Toes and palms are anterior. |
| | C) | Toes and palms are posterior. |
| | D) | The head is inferior to the abdomen. |
| | E) | The transverse plane divides the body into right and left portions. |
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