California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) Practice Test

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The prefix "hepat-" is associated with which organ?

Kidney
Liver
Heart
Pancreas

The correct answer is: Liver

The prefix "hepat-" is derived from the Greek word "hepar," which specifically refers to the liver. In medical terminology, "hepat-" is used in various terms related to liver conditions, functions, and diseases. For example, hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, and hepatomegaly refers to an enlarged liver. This prefix helps to identify discussions or conditions concerning the liver, making it clear and specific in medical language. In the context of the other options, "neph-" relates to the kidneys, "cardi-" pertains to the heart, and "pancreat-" refers to the pancreas. Each of these prefixes links to their respective organs, but none share a connection with the liver. Therefore, the choice that correlates directly with the prefix "hepat-" is the liver.