Card 1Q#161
What does the root word "neuro" refer to?
- A.Bone
- B.Blood
- C.Nerve
- D.Skin
Answer C. Nerve
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Medical Terminology | Set 6
Root Words & Clinical Terms
7 practice flashcards on the root words neuro and derm, and clinical terms apnea, tachypnea, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and the prefix hemi-.
Card 2Q#162
What does the root word "derm" refer to?
- A.Blood
- B.Muscle
- C.Bone
- D.Skin
Answer D. Skin
Card 3Q#163
What does "apnea" mean?
- A.Rapid breathing
- B.Difficulty breathing
- C.Absence of breathing
- D.Shallow breathing
Answer C. Absence of breathing
Card 4Q#164
What does "tachypnea" mean?
- A.Slow breathing
- B.Rapid breathing
- C.Absence of breathing
- D.Painful breathing
Answer B. Rapid breathing
Card 5Q#165
What does "hypoglycemia" mean?
- A.High blood sugar
- B.Low blood sugar
- C.High blood pressure
- D.Low blood pressure
Answer B. Low blood sugar
Card 6Q#166
What does "hypertension" mean?
- A.Low blood pressure
- B.High blood sugar
- C.High blood pressure
- D.Low blood sugar
Answer C. High blood pressure
Card 7Q#167
What does the prefix "hemi-" mean?
- A.All
- B.Double
- C.Half
- D.Around
Answer C. Half
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