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big1devin

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form tens/o-, as seen in hypertension, means ________; tension.
 
  A) constriction
  B) pressure
  C) pulse
  D) blood pressure

Question 2

The suffix -tripsy means ________.
 
  A) pertaining to
  B) process of crushing
  C) surgical removal
  D) stone


jsm54321

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

B
Explanation: A) Sten/o- means constriction; narrowness.
B) Correct
C) Sphygm/o- means pulse.
D) There are no medical word parts that mean blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -tripsy does not mean pertaining to.
B) Correct
C) The suffix -ectomy means surgical removal.
D) The combining form lith/o- means stone.


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