Introduction to Veterinary Terminology Practice Quiz

Practice quiz for introduction to veterinary terminology, unit 6 in the course introduction to veterinary technology at Penn Foster College

The jugular vein is located in which anatomical region?

Cervical

When describing a wound toward the tip of the tail, you might say that the wound is what to the base of the tail?

Distal

Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to organs of the urinary system?

a. Spondyl/o, cyst/o, ur/o, nephr/o

b. Cysto/o, urethr/o, ur/o, nephr/o

c. Cephal/o, cysto/o, nephr/o, urethr/o

d. Uter/o, cysto/o, nephr/o, ur/o

Cysto/o, urethr/o, ur/o, nephr/o

What surgical instrument might be used to stop bleeding?

Hemostat

In the word panleukopenia, what does the prefix -pan refer to?

All

When performing a nose-to-tail exam, the veterinarian is moving in what direction?

Cranial to caudal

Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to reproductive organs?

a. Colp/o, odont/o, hyster/o, orchid/o

b. Hyster/o, uter/o, ventr/o, vas/o

c. Cyst/o, colp/o, hyster/o, orchid/o

d. Cysto/o, urethr/o, ur/o, nephr/o

Cysto/o, urethr/o, ur/o, nephr/o

When describing a lesion in the armpit area, the correct anatomical term would be what?

Axillary

Which portion of a word is added to the end to change its meaning? For example, electrocardiograph versus electrocardiogram/

Suffixes

In the word dysphagia, what does the prefix dys- refer to?

Bad

What's the name of the membrane that surrounds the abdominal cavity and its organs?

Peritoneum

Which "where" prefix refers to within or inner?

Endo

Which medical term refers to a pregnant female?

Gravid

A cubic centimeter (CC) is equivalent to what?

milliliter (mL)

Which of the following anatomical roots pertain to the eye?

a. Aden/o, belphar/o, chol/o, cor/o

b. Cor/o, irid/o, opt/o, sial/o

c. Blephar/o, cor/o, histo/o, irid/o

d. Blephar/o, cor/o, irid/o, opt/o

Blephar/o, cor/o, irid/o, opt/o

-EMIA

blood condition

-OMA

tumor or mass

-MEGALY

enlargement

-PATHY

disease

Nerve Tissue

Carries messages to and from the brain

Muscle Tissue

Tissue that may be striated or voluntary

Epithelial Tissue

Tissue that covers organs, lines, body cavities, and forms portions of ducts

Connective Tissue

Fat bone, cartilage, blood vessels

Orth/o

Study of bones, joints, and muscles

Dent/o

Study of teeth

Hemat/o

Study of blood

Path/o

Study of tissues

Thoracic Cavity

Heart

Cranial Cavity

Brain

Abdominal Cavity

Liver

Pelvic Cavity

Bladder

-PLASTY

Surgical repair

-CENTESIS

Puncture and aspiration

-TOMY

Incision, cutting

-ECTOMY

Surgical removal