« previous next »

Author Question: Select the prefix that means excessive or abnormally high. A) hypo- B) heter- C) hyper- D) ... (Read 89 times)

yoooooman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jun 27, 2018
Select the prefix that means excessive or abnormally high.
 
  A) hypo-
  B) heter-
  C) hyper-
  D) homo-

Question 2

The paranasal sinuses are located within the:
 
  a. nasal cavity
  b. facial bones
  c. pharynx
  d. inner ear


AaaA

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: Hyper- also means above. Hypo- is an antonym meaning deficient, abnormally low, below. Another set of antonyms is heter-, which means different, and homo-, which means same.

Answer to Question 2

b
Explanation:
a. nasal cavity: the paranasal sinuses are located within the facial bones
b. facial bones: correct
c. pharynx: the paranasal sinuses are located within the facial bones
d. inner ear: the paranasal sinuses are located within the facial bones


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

On the slopes of Chimborazo, a 6,310 m high volcanic peak in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, Alexand On the slopes of Chimborazo, a 6,310 m high volcanic peak in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, Alexand
Over the past four decades, the self-reported health of married men and women has remained high, ... Over the past four decades, the self-reported health of married men and women has remained high, ...
Examples of endocrine disorders associated with hyper- and hyposecretion. Examples of endocrine disorders associated with hyper- and hyposecretion.
A typical camshaft-driven high-pressure pump used to increase fuel pressure to 2,000 PSI or higher. A typical camshaft-driven high-pressure pump used to increase fuel pressure to 2,000 PSI or higher.
The Means and Extremes of a Proportion The Means and Extremes of a Proportion
Newborns, infants, and children have a high percentage of body weight composed of water... Newborns, infants, and children have a high percentage of body weight composed of water...
Video: Eczema

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library