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Question 1
Which pairing correctly matches the combining form with its meaning?
Correct Answer:
Lys/o — destruction
Explanation:
Lys/o indicates destruction or breakdown. This combining form comes from the idea of lysis, meaning to loosen or dissolve, so it’s used in terms that describe destruction or breakdown of cells, tissue, or substances (for example, lysis or lysosome). That makes it the best match for destruction among the options. The other roots point to different body parts or concepts: gluc/o denotes sugar (and is related to glucose as a sugar in the body); dermat/o refers to the skin; oste/o refers to bone; opt/o relates to vision or the eye, not the ear.
Question 2
The combining form albumin/o means which of the following?
Correct Answer:
Protein
Explanation:
In medical terminology, a combining form indicates the type of substance involved. albumin/o designates albumin, which is a protein. The body’s plasma contains albumin, a key protein that helps maintain blood volume and fluid balance. So this combining form specifically means protein, not carbohydrate, fat, or nucleic acid. You can remember it by comparing with glyc/o for carbohydrates, lip/o for fats, and nucle/o for nucleic acids.
Question 3
Which prefix means through?
Correct Answer:
through
Explanation:
Understanding prefixes and their meanings helps you see how they shape a word. When a prefix means through, it signals passage or movement from one side to the other, as in trans- used in words like transport or transparent. The option that states the meaning as “through” directly reflects that idea, making it the best fit. The other options point to different prefix meanings: against maps to anti-, skin maps to derm- (or cut-), and life maps to bio- (or viv-). Recognizing these connections lets you match meanings to the correct prefix quickly.
Question 4
ESRD stands for?
Correct Answer:
End-stage renal disease
Explanation:
End-stage Renal Disease is the final phase of chronic kidney disease where kidney function is severely limited and typically cannot sustain life without dialysis or a transplant. This stage is usually marked by a very low glomerular filtration rate (GFR), accumulation of waste products, and electrolyte imbalances, which explains why nutrition care focuses on adjustments like protein guidance (often depending on dialysis status), phosphorus and potassium control, and fluid management. The other options don’t fit because they point to the lungs (end-stage respiratory disease), describe an earlier stage of kidney disease (early-stage renal disease), or use a nonstandard term (erythrocyte systemic disease).
Question 5
The combining form cyst/o denotes which structure?
Correct Answer:
Bladder
Explanation:
The combining form cyst/o refers to the bladder, the organ that stores urine. It comes from the Greek kystis meaning bladder or sac. In medical terms you’ll see cyst/o in words like cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), cystoscope (an instrument to examine the bladder), and cystectomy (removal of the bladder). This is distinct from other body parts: gastr/o is stomach, pneumon/o or pulmon/o is lung, and cardi/o is heart. So when you see cyst/o, think bladder.
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