Author Question: Select the prefix that means deficient or low. A) hyper- B) homo- C) heter- D) ... (Read 122 times)

LaDunn · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Select the prefix that means deficient or low.

A) hyper-
B) homo-
C) heter-
D) hypo-

Question 2

The hematic system is commonly called:

A) urinary
B) blood
C) immune
D) cardiovascular

ASDFGJLO · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Hypo- also means below. Hyper- is an antonym meaning above, excessive, or abnormally high. Another set of antonyms is heter-, which means different, and homo-, which means same.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: The hematic system is commonly known as blood. The urinary system is sometimes called genitourinary. The immune system is sometimes called the lymphatic system. The cardiovascular system is sometimes called the circulatory system.