Medical Terminology
The prefix "brady-" means:
Slow
What is the main organ of the circulatory system?
Heart
In anatomical position, palms face ___?
Forward
Which body system contains the spleen and lymph nodes?
Lymphatic
What is the longest bone in the body?
Femur
"Nephrectomy" refers to the surgical removal of what?
Kidney
Which system controls body functions with hormones?
Endocrine system
The toes are ___ to the ankle.
Distal
Which gland is known as the "master gland"?
Pituitary gland
The prefix "hypo-" means?
Below/under
Cyanosis refers to what skin discoloration?
Blue
The alveoli are part of which system?
Respiratory system
The sternum is ___ to the lungs.
Medial
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
The trachea belongs to which body system?
Respiratory
Hepatomegaly means enlargement of what organ?
Liver
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin (Integumentary system)
A patient lying face down is in what position?
Prone
The body’s “fight or flight” response is controlled by which gland?
Adrenal glands
Which body system regulates temperature and protects the body?
Integumentary
“Tachypnea” refers to what?
Rapid breathing
Which system produces red blood cells?
Skeletal (bone marrow)
The plane dividing the body into upper and lower parts is called the ___ plane.
Transverse plane
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What is the main site of nutrient absorption?
Small intestine