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Which medical term means drooping of the rectum and anus?
 
  A) proctitis
  B) anocele
  C) proctoptosis
  D) anoptosis

Question 2

Which layer of the heart is responsible for contracting in order to pump blood?
 
  A) endocardium
  B) epicardium
  C) pericardium
  D) myocardium


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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: Proct/o means rectum and anus and -ptosis means drooping; therefore, proctoptosis means drooping of the rectum and anus. -itis means inflammation, so proctitis means inflammation of the rectum and anus. An/o means anus and -cele means protrusion, so anocele means protrusion of anus. Anoptosis means drooping anus.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The myocardium is the muscle layer of the heart and is responsible for contracting in order to pump blood. The endocardium is the inner layer of the heart. The pericardium is the sac in which the heart is enclosed.



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