Anatomy & Physiology Unit 1 Test

Many of our common medical terms and abbreviations come from which language? Mark only one oval.

• English

• Chinese

• Latin

• Spanish

Raoul is working through a science experiment in class. He writes down a sentence about what he thinks might happen as he conducts his experiment. What did Raoul MOST likely write?

• a hypothesis

• an observation

• a conclusion

• a data analysis

Karine needs to measure out exactly 134 mL of water for an experiment she is conducting. Which type of container will she MOST likely use to ensure she gets the correct amount?

• beaker

• graduated cylinder

• measuring cup

• test tube

Which modern medical convenience MOST helps doctors and scientists study anatomy and physiology in ways not possible in ancient times?

• IV pole and tubing

• MRI machine

• operating room

• medical textbook

Which word part is considered the foundation or basis for the rest of the word?

• prefix

• combining vowel

• suffix

• root

Dr. Frank just completed a year-long research study and is preparing to publish it in a professional journal. Before completing the work, Dr. Frank asked a colleague who was not involved in the original study to read through it and provide feedback. What process was Dr. Frank MOST likely completing?

• proofreading

• peer review

• data analysis

• collaboration

When conducting experiments, researchers follow a multi-step approach called:

• the experimentation protocol.

• ethical analysis

• the scientific method

• physiological process

Fatima is a scientist designing a new study. When Fatima is ready to take a look at the results of her experiment and make some interpretations, she will be:

• A) analyzing the data she has collected.

• B) conducting the scientific experiment

• C) drafting a conclusion to her experiments

• D) writing an hypothesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Serge has to design a research study for class. He loves sports, so he wants to investigate something related to basketball. Which statement is the BEST hypothesis for Serge's research?

• If someone is not good at basketball, they should play soccer.

• Left-handed people are better at basketball than right-handed people.

• If someone shoots 100 free throws every day, their free throw percentage will go up.

• Basketball is the best sport that exists.

Why is there a rule stating that medical professionals must write all drug names out in full rather than being abbreviated?

• To ensure that everyone knows how to spell the drug names correctly.

• Because similarities among abbreviations could cause medical errors.

• Because it ensures they spend more time filling out paperwork.

• To make it more difficult for patients to refill prescriptions.