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ts19998

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form skelet/o- means ________.
 
  A) bone
  B) skeleton
  C) axial and appendicular
  D) support

Question 2

Through the use of hormones, the endocrine system helps the body maintain a steady state of balance known as ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

B
Explanation: A) Osse/o- and oste/o- mean bone.
B) Correct
C) Skelet/o- does not mean axial and appendicular.
D) There are no medical word parts that mean support.

Answer to Question 2

homeostasis


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