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folubunmi

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form sphygm/o-, as seen in sphygmomanometer, means ________.
 
  A) blood vessel
  B) instrument used to measure
  C) pressure
  D) pulse

Question 2

Which surface lesion is a flat, discolored spot on the skin surface?
 
  a. papule
  b. wheal
  c. macule
  d. vesicle


katheyjon

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

D
Explanation: A) Angi/o-, vas/o- and vascul/o- mean blood vessel.
B) The suffix -metry means instrument used to measure.
C) Tens/o- means pressure.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. papule: small, solid, raised lesion on skin surface
b. wheal: small, round, raised spot on the skin that may be accompanied by itching
c. macule: correct
d. vesicle: small, fluid-filled, raised spot on the skin


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