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debasdf

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The combining form thorac/o- means ________; thorax.
 
  A) infection
  B) breathing
  C) chest
  D) lung

Question 2

In a report of an UGI series, all of these structures would be mentioned EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) stomach
  B) heart
  C) esophagus
  D) small intestine


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Sophiapenny

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

C
Explanation: A) Thorac/o- does not mean infection.
B) Pne/o- means breathing.
C) Correct
D) Pulmon/o- means lung.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The stomach would be mentioned.
B) Correct An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series uses barium to outline the esophagus, stomach, and small intestinenot the heart.
C) The esophagus would be mentioned.
D) The small intestine would be mentioned.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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