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elizabeth18

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An embolus is dangerous because it can:
 
  a. cause cancer
  b. block a smaller blood vessel
  c. cause excessive bleeding
  d. cause anemia

Question 2

The combining form extens/o- means ________.
 
  A) elongating
  B) extend
  C) reaching
  D) straightening


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

b
Explanation:
a. cause cancer: an embolus does not cause cancer
b. block a smaller blood vessel: correct
c. cause excessive bleeding: an embolus does not cause excessive bleeding
d. cause anemia: an embolus does not cause anemia

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) There are no medical word parts that mean elongating.
B) There are no medical word parts that mean extend.
C) There are no medical word parts that mean reaching.
D) Correct


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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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