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segrsyd

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining forms lact/i- and galact/o- mean ________.
 
  A) breast
  B) milk
  C) creation; production
  D) bear

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is commonly called fever blisters?
 
  a. herpes simplex
  b. macule
  c. herpes zoster
  d. impetigo


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

B
Explanation: A) Mamm/o- and mast/o- mean breast.
B) Correct
C) Gener/o- means creation; production.
D) Fer/o- means bear.

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. herpes simplex: correct
b. macule: not called fever blisters
c. herpes zoster: not called fever blisters
d. impetigo: not called fever blisters


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