« previous next »

Author Question: In the term antipyretic, the root pyret means: A) against. B) putrefaction. C) fever. D) ... (Read 51 times)

KimWrice

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jun 27, 2018
In the term antipyretic, the root pyret means:
 
  A) against.
  B) putrefaction.
  C) fever.
  D) pertaining to.

Question 2

The prefix dis- means:
 
  A) bad.
  B) apart.
  C) through.
  D) against.


softEldritch

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) The prefix anti- means against.
B) The root sept means putrefaction.
C) Correct.
D) The suffix -ic means pertaining to.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The prefixes cac- and mal- mean bad.
B) Correct.
C) The prefix dia- means through.
D) The prefix anti- means against.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.

An adult tooth, longitudinal view showing internal structures of the crown and root. An adult tooth, longitudinal view showing internal structures of the crown and root.
Nursing interventions for patients with a fever Nursing interventions for patients with a fever
Root wedging Root wedging
Associative Long-Term Potentiation Associative Long-Term Potentiation
Common Root Words and Combining Forms Cont. Common Root Words and Combining Forms Cont.
Primary growth in a root Primary growth in a root
Video: Buffers definition and the role of buffer in the body

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library