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dalyningkenk

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which combining form means lung?
 
  A) alveol/o-
  B) pulmon/o-
  C) thorac/o-
  D) pleur/o-

Question 2

Which is a type of anemia caused by a genetic abnormality in the structure of hemoglobin that causes abnormally shaped red blood cells?
 
  A) polycythemia vera
  B) multiple myeloma
  C) sickle cell anemia
  D) pernicious anemia


Leostella20

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Alveol/o- means air sac.
B) Correct
C) Thorac/o- means chest; thorax.
D) Pleur/o- means lung membrane.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Polycythemia vera has too many red blood cells.
B) This is not a type of anemia.
C) Correct
D) Pernicious anemia does not have a genetic problem with the structure of the hemoglobin.


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