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shofmannx20

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which part of the word dehydrate distinguishes this word from defenestrate?
 
  A) its prefix
  B) its suffix
  C) its root
  D) its combining form

Question 2

What part of the term somatotrophic is closest in meaning to stimulation of growth?
 
  A) soma
  B) somato
  C) troph
  D) -ic


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

C
Explanation: A) Dehydrate shares a prefix, de-, with defenestrate.
B) Dehydrate shares a suffix, -ate, with defenestrate.
C) Correct. The root of dehydrate, hydr, distinguishes it from defenestrate.
D) Dehydrate does not have a combining form.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Soma is only part of the combining form somat/o, meaning body.
B) The combining form somat/o means body.
C) Correct. The root troph means nourishment or development, and is the part closest in meaning to stimulation of growth.
D) The suffix -ic means pertaining to.


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