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joe

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The sign of abnormally low levels of urea and other nitrogen-containing compounds in the blood is called azotemia.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The suffix -logy means:
 
  A) specialty
  B) study of
  C) department
  D) specialist


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

FALSE
Explanation: The sign of abnormally high levels of urea and other nitrogen-containing compounds in the blood is called azotemia.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: Note that the suffix -logy starts with the consonant l. Often the combining vowel o needs to be added when constructing a term with this suffix.


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