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magmichele12

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The myocardium is thickest around the right atrium because it must work the hardest to pump blood to the entire body.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The combining form iatr/o- means ________.
 
  A) collection of symptoms
  B) drug; medicine
  C) blood vessel
  D) medical treatment; physician


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

FALSE
Explanation: The myocardium is thickest at the left ventricle.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) The combining form symptomat/o- means collection of symptoms.
B) The combining form pharmac/o- means drug; medicine.
C) The combining form vascul/o- means blood vessel.
D) Correct


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