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Zoey63294

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This type of drug reduces the acidity of the stomach.
 
  A) antispasmodic
  B) antacid
  C) laxative
  D) antiemetic

Question 2

The combining form myc/o means:
 
  A) wrinkles
  B) nail
  C) fungus
  D) thick


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

B
Explanation: The prefix anti- means against and the root is acid. Note the letter i is deleted from the prefix anti- to make antacid easier to pronounce.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: The combining form for nail is onych/o, wrinkles is rhytid/o, and hard is scler/o.


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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