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anjilletteb

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical term for paralysis of both legs is:
 
  A) quadriplegia
  B) monoplegia
  C) hemiplegia
  D) paraplegia

Question 2

Select the prefix that means slow.
 
  A) poly-
  B) tachy-
  C) brady-
  D) multi-


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

D
Explanation: The prefix hemi- means half and the suffix -plegia, paralysis. This presents as involvement of the upper and lower extremity on the same side. Not to be confused with para- (alongside) -plegia (paralysis), which involves the bilateral lower extremities.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: The antonym of brady- is tachy-, rapid or fast. Multi- and poly- are synonyms both meaning many.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

kusterl

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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