Question

1. the medical term opistho/tonos means:

○ tension that flexes
○ tension that supports
○ tension that bends head backward
○ tension that bends

1. _______ is caused by foreign bodies or pathogenic organisms that cause inflammation and petechial hemorrhages.

○ pterygium
○ dacryoadenitis
○ conjunctivitis
○ stye

Explanation:

Question 53

To determine the meaning of "Opistho/tonos", we analyze the word parts. "Opistho-" means "backward" (e.g., in anatomical terms), and "tonos" relates to tension. So the term refers to tension that bends the head backward.

• Pterygium: A growth on the eye, not caused by foreign bodies/pathogens in this context.
• Dacryoadenitis: Inflammation of the tear gland, usually from infection but not matching the described symptoms.
• Conjunctivitis: Caused by foreign bodies or pathogens, leading to inflammation and petechial hemorrhages (small bleeding spots) in the conjunctiva.
• Stye: A bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle, not typically causing petechial hemorrhages.

Answer:

tension that bends head backward

Question 54