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Deast7027

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Which of these word part pairs does NOT have an opposite meaning?
 
  A) epi-, sub-
  B) endo-, peri-
  C) constrict/o-, dilat/o-
  D) brady-, tachy-

Question 2

The combining form rhytid/o- means ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Epi- means above; upon and sub- means below; underneathopposites .
B) Correct Endo- means innermost, within, and peri- means aroundnot opposites.
C) Constrict/o- means drawn together; narrowed and dilat/o- means dilate; widenopposites.
D) Brady- means slow and tachy- means fastopposites.

Answer to Question 2

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