Author Question: Alopecia is the opposite of ________. A) jaundice B) a cicatrix C) hirsutism D) ... (Read 52 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Alopecia is the opposite of ________.

A) jaundice
B) a cicatrix
C) hirsutism
D) anesthesia

Question 2

A newborn who is not breathing is said to be ________.

A) small for gestational age
B) apneic
C) ectopic
D) jaundiced

tranoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Jaundice is not the opposite of alopecia.
B) A cicatrix is not the opposite of alopecia.
C) Correct Alopecia is baldness; hirsutism is excessive hairiness.
D) Anesthesia is not the opposite of alopecia.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The size of a newborn is not related to whether or not it is breathing.
B) Correct A newborn who is not breathing has apnea and is said to be apneic.
C) Ectopic refers only to a pregnancy, not a newborn.
D) Jaundice is a yellow skin color because of hyperbilirubinemia; it is not related to breathing.