Question 1

Which combining form refers specifically to the neck of the uterus?

Accepted Answer

cervic/o

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. Which abbreviation from the study materials would most likely appear in her medical chart?

Accepted Answer

EP

Question 3

Which suffix is used to indicate the act of turning, as in the medical term for uterine displacement?

Accepted Answer

-version

Question 4

If a physician orders a PSA test, which organ is being evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Prostate

Question 5

Which combining form is correctly matched with its meaning?

Accepted Answer

salping/o: fallopian tubes

Question 6

A patient presents with inflammation of the epididymis. Which combining form would be used to construct the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

epididym/o

Question 7

Which abbreviation refers to a procedure involving the removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries?

Accepted Answer

BSO

Question 8

Which combining form would be used to describe a condition involving hidden testes?

Accepted Answer

crypt/o

Question 9

A woman who has given birth to two children would be described using which suffix?

Accepted Answer

-para

Question 10

Which combining form refers to the breast?

Accepted Answer

mamm/o

Question 11

Which abbreviation is used for a test that screens for breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Mammography

Question 12

Which combining form is used to refer to the egg cell?

Accepted Answer

ov/o

Question 13

Which suffix would be used to describe the beginning of menstruation?

Accepted Answer

-arche

Question 14

A patient is scheduled for a D&C. What does this procedure involve?

Accepted Answer

Dilation and curettage of the cervix and endometrial lining

Question 15

Which combining form refers to the perineum?

Accepted Answer

perine/o

Question 16

Which abbreviation refers to a sexually transmitted infection?

Accepted Answer

STD

Question 17

Which combining form is used to refer to the uterus or womb?

Accepted Answer

hyster/o

Question 18

Which suffix is used to indicate pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

-cyesis

Question 19

Which combining form refers to the vulva?

Accepted Answer

vulv/o

Question 20

Which abbreviation refers to the last menstrual period?

Accepted Answer

LMP

Female and Male Reproductive System: Terminology and Anatomy

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