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jasdeep_brar

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What does the ending itis indicate when it is affixed to the name of an organ or tissue (e.g., hepatitis)?
 
  A. Pain is present in that tissue or organ.
  B. An infection or an inflammatory process is occurring in that tissue or organ.
  C. The tissue or organ has sustained serious and irreversible damage.
  D. An abscess is present in the tissue or organ.

Question 2

A disease associated with structural changes is called a(n) ________ disease.
 
  A. chronic
  B. hereditary
  C. functional
  D. organic


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shewald78

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


jasdeep_brar

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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