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cnetterville

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What is the process by which a spermatocyte reduces the number of chromosomes in its nucleus to 23 (half the normal number) to create a gamete?
 
  A) mitosis
  B) meiosis
  C) trichomoniasis
  D) corpora cavernosa

Question 2

Which is the medical word for a common headache?
 
  A) encephalitis
  B) migraine
  C) cephalalgia
  D) syncope


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

B
Explanation: A) Mitosis is normal cell division with each resulting cell having 46 chromosomes.
B) Correct
C) Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease, not a process.
D) Corpora cavernosa is an anatomical structure, not a process.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Encephalitis is inflammation or infection of the brain.
B) A migraine is not a common headache.
C) Correct Cephal/o- means head and alg/o- means pain.
D) Syncope is fainting, not a headache.


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