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mikaylakyoung

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The suffix -cytosis is used to indicate:
 
  a. the presence of a type of anemia
  b. an abnormal decrease in the number of blood cells
  c. an abnormal bleeding condition
  d. an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells

Question 2

The combining form hemat/o- means ________.
 
  A) blood
  B) bleeding ulcer
  C) blood in the vomit
  D) blood in the feces


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

d
Explanation:
a. the presence of a type of anemia: -cytosis means abnormal increase in the number of blood cells
b. an abnormal decrease in the number of blood cells: -cytosis means abnormal increase in the number of blood cells
c. an abnormal bleeding condition: -cytosis means abnormal increase in the number of blood cells
d. an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells: correct

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) Hemat/o- does not mean this.
C) Hemat/o- does not mean this.
D) Hemat/o- does not mean this.


mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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