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sc00by25

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The suffix found in the medical word lymphatic means ________.
 
  A) condition
  B) lymph; lymphatic system
  C) pertaining to
  D) study of

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How do calcium channel blocker drugs work and what are they used to treat?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

C
Explanation: A) The suffix -atic does not mean this.
B) This is the definition of the combining form, not the suffix.
C) Correct
D) The suffix -atic does not mean this.

Answer to Question 2

Calcium channel blockers block the movement of calcium ions into myocardial cells and smooth muscle cells of the artery walls, causing the heart rate and blood pressure to decrease. They are used to treat angina pectoris and hypertension.


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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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