1. Which term refers to the surgical removal of the stomach?
A. Gastrectomy
B. Gastrostomy
C. Gastroscopy
D. Gastritis
Answer: A. Gastrectomy
Rationale: The suffix '-ectomy' means surgical removal, and 'gastro-'
refers to the stomach.
2. The term 'bradycardia' means:
A. Rapid heartbeat
B. Slow heartbeat
C. Irregular heartbeat
D. No heartbeat
Answer: B. Slow heartbeat
Rationale: The prefix 'brady-' means slow, and 'cardia' refers to the
heart.
3. Which term describes inflammation of the liver?
A. Hepatitis
B. Hepatomegaly
C. Hepatoma
D. Hepatectomy
Answer: A. Hepatitis
Rationale: The suffix '-itis' indicates inflammation, and 'hepat-' refers to
the liver.
4. 'Nephrolithiasis' refers to:
A. Kidney infection
B. Kidney stones
C. Kidney inflammation
D. Kidney removal
Answer: B. Kidney stones
Rationale: The term 'lithiasis' means stone formation, and 'nephro-'
pertains to the kidney.
5. The prefix 'hypo-' in 'hypoglycemia' means:
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