Question

timed: practice midterm exam ch2-7
fall 2025. maa101*: medical terminology

1. define the word part -cept-.

○ receiver
○ seven
○ movement
○ irrigation

1. define epi/lepsy.

○ seizure upon the mind and body
○ apoplexy
○ great convulsions
○ small convulsions

Explanation:

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To define the word part \(-cept-\), we analyze the meaning of this root. The root \(-cept-\) is related to "taking" or "receiving". Among the options, "receiver" aligns with the concept of receiving (since \(-cept-\) can imply receiving, as in "accept" or "receive"). "Seven" is related to the root \(-sept-\), "movement" is related to roots like \(-kines-\) or \(-mot-\), and "irrigation" is related to roots like \(-irr-\) or terms about fluid movement. So the correct option is the one with "receiver".

To define \(\text{epi/lepsy}\), we break down the word parts. "Epi-" means "upon" or "above", and "lepsy" (from \(-lepsy\)) is related to seizures. So "epi/lepsy" (epilepsy) refers to a seizure that affects the mind and body. "Apoplexy" is a stroke, "great convulsions" is not the precise etymological meaning, and "small convulsions" is incorrect. The correct option is "seizure upon the mind and body".

Answer:

A. receiver

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