In medical terminology, the word part at the end of the word, which alters the meaning of the word root, is the ____.

A) prefix
B) gerund
C) suffix
D) combining vowel
E) preposition

Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods?

A) Impetigo
B) Herpes zoster
C) Psoriasis
D) Eczema
E) Melanoma

Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer?

A) Overexposure to the sun is a risk factor in all types of skin cancer.
B) The incidence is highest in individuals with dark skin, dark-colored eyes, and dark hair.
C) Basal cell carcinoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer.
D) Malignant melanoma is the most common skin cancer.
E) People who work outdoors eventually become immune to skin cancer.

The thoracic cavity is ____ to the abdominal cavity.

A) distal
B) lateral
C) superior
D) inferior
E) ventral