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bcretired

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on: Jun 27, 2018
This is the medical term for a blood sample containing red blood cells of unequal sizes.
 
  A) erythrocytopenia
  B) macrocytosis
  C) anisocytosis
  D) bacteremia

Question 2

Which of the following pathological conditions is characterized by jerky involuntary eye movements?
 
  A) nystagmus
  B) photophobia
  C) hemianopia
  D) strabismus


karmakat49

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

C
Explanation: Construct the term from the information provided: an-, without; iso-, equal; cyt, cell; and -osis, condition. Also look at the other word parts to eliminate those choices: -penia, reduced number; macro-, large; and bacteri, bacteria.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Nystagmus is jerky involuntary eye movements. Photophobia is sensitivity to light. Hemianopia is loss of vision in half of the visual field. Strabismus is weakened eye muscles.


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