REVIEW EXERCISES
ROOT WORDS
BODY SYSTEMS
Multiple Choice – Choose the correct answer
1. Pruritus is commonly called
a. Hair loss
b. Dry skin
c. Itching
d. Pus
2. A skin disease containing pus is
a. Pyometra
b. Pyoderma
c. Pyoerythema
d. Pyosis
3. A localized collection of pus is a/an
a. Bleb
b. Abscess
c. Nodule
d. Vesicle
4. The area between the vaginal orifice or scrotum and the anus is called
the
a. Clitoris
b. Perineum
c. Vulva
d. Inguinal area
5. A difficult birth is known as
a. Dystocia
b. Dyshernia
c. Dyspartia
d. Dyslaboratum
6. Another term for spay is
a. Orchidectomy
b. Ovariohysterectomy
c. C-section
d. Hysterectomy
7. Reproductive organs whether male or female are called the
a. Theriogens
b. Genitals
c. Gametes
d. Perineum
8. The double-walled membranous sac enclosing the heart is the
a. Peritoneum
b. Pericardium
c. Perimyocardium
d. Pericardosis
9. The blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs are
the
a. Pulmonary veins
b. Pulmonary arteries
c. Vena cava
d. Aorta
10. Hypoxia is
a. Below-normal levels of oxygen
b. Above-normal levels of oxygen
c. Below-normal levels of carbon dioxide
d. Below-normal levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen.
11. Pus in the chest cavity is called
a. Pyothorax
b. Polyp
c. Hemiplegia
d. Hemoptysis
12. Which term means an abnormally rapid respiration rate?
a. Apnea
b. Bradypnea
c. Dyspnea
d. Tachypnea
13. Oliguria means
a. Scanty or little urine
b. Blood in urine
c. Frequent urination
d. Excessive urination
14. The combining forms for kidney are
a. Ren/o and ureter/o
b. Ren/o and nephr/o
c. Ren/o and cyst/o
d. Ren/o and periren/o
15. Examination of the components of urine is a/an
a. Urinoscopy
b. Cystoscopy
c. Urinalysis
d. Cystolysis
16. Inflammation of the mouth is
a. Stomatitis
b. Orititis
c. Dentitis
d. Osititis
17. Tumor of the liver is a
a. Hematoma
b. Hemoma
c. Hepatoma
d. Hemotoma
18. Buccal means
a. Pertaining to
b. Pertaining to
c. Pertaining to
d. Pertaining to
the
the
the
the
cheek
tongue
throat
palate
Case Studies Using terms learned, define the underlined terms in each case
study.
An 8-wk-old M Coonhound is presented to the clinic with an acute history of
emesis, hemorrhagic diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. The pup was not
vaccinated and was healthy until yesterday. Upon PE, it was noted that the
pup was pyrexic, dehydrated and lethargic. Heart and lungs ausculted
normally. Stool was collected for parasitic examination, and blood was
collected for CBC and chemistry panel. The stool was negative for parasites,
the blood count revealed lymphopenia, and the chemistry panel was normal
except for indications of dehydration. A dx of canine parvoviral enteritis
was suspected because of the lymphopenia and clinical signs, so virus
isolation was performed on a stool sample. Pending virus isolation results the
pup was hospitalized and isolated, IV fluids were administered and
antibiotics were given to prevent a secondary septicemia. Twelve hours
after hospitalization the pup expired. A necropsy was done, and the
intestines demonstrated loss of intestinal villi and crypt necrosis. The virus
isolation test was positive for canine parvovirus infection. The facility was
thoroughly disinfected and the owners were advised to disinfect their
facility and vaccinate any future pups.
A 3-yr-old F/S Golden Retriever was presented with clinical signs of
pruritus, abdominal dermatitis, and otitis. Skin scrapes were negative for
external parasites. Ear cytology revealed a large number of yeast. The dog
was referred to a dermatologist, who diagnosed atopy via intradermal skin
testing. The dog was put on a hypoallergenic diet and was given
hyposensitization injections. Medications were prescribed to control the
pruritus and secondary pyoderma.
A 2-yr-old Holstein cow was examined because the farmer noticed that she
was off feed. PE revealed that the cow had a slightly elevated rectal
temperature. The farmer told the veterinarian that his cow had stepped on
her teat previously, but it had appeared to be healing. The udder was
palpated and it was not warm to the touch or swollen. Milk was expressed
from each quarter and the mils appeared more watery than normal. A CMT
paddle test was performed on the milk and moderate precipitation was
noted. The diagnosis of mastitis was made and milk samples were taken for
culture. Antibiotic treatment was started pending culture results and
milking hygiene was discussed with the farmer.
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