AAMA Certified Medical Assistant
(CMA) PRACTICE EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
Medical Terminology & Anatomy (Q1–10)
- What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
- Hypotension
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia
Rationale: Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.
2. The prefix “brady-” means:
- Fast
- Slow
- Slow
- Under
Rationale: “Brady-” is a prefix meaning slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart
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- Which structure is part of the upper respiratory tract?
- Bronchi
- Alveoli
- Nasopharynx
- Diaphragm
Rationale: The nasopharynx is located in the upper respiratory tract, above
the larynx.
4. The hormone insulin is produced by the:
- Liver
- Adrenal glands
- Pancreas
- Pituitary gland
Rationale: The pancreas produces insulin to help regulate blood glucose
levels.
- What does the suffix “-itis” indicate?
- Degeneration
- Enlargement
- Inflammation
- Tumor
Rationale: “-itis” means inflammation, such as in tonsillitis or arthritis.
6. The heart is located in the:
- Abdominal cavity
- Thoracic cavity
- Pelvic cavity
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