Author Question: Which of the following roots means cell? A) cran/o B) cyt/o C) crani/o D) ... (Read 93 times)

ts19998

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
Which of the following roots means cell?
 
  A) cran/o
  B) cyt/o
  C) crani/o
  D) brachi/o

Question 2

Which of the following terms means the spread of cancer to another part of the body?
 
  A) metastasis
  B) morbidity
  C) mortality
  D) mutation


cuttiesgirl16

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: The other word parts mean: cran/o or crani/o, skull, and brachi/o, arm.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Metastasis is the spread of cancer to another part of the body. Morbidity is the number representing the sick persons in a population. Mortality is the number representing the deaths in a particular population. Mutation is a change from the original.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library