Author Question: If a train is transcontinental, how does it travel? A) over the continent B) across the ... (Read 76 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

If a train is transcontinental, how does it travel?

A) over the continent
B) across the continent
C) under the continent
D) up the continent

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a condition seen in newborns?

a. PID
b. BSE
c. HDN
d. HPV

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: The answers all indicate that the root in the term means continent. The prefix trans- means across or through. The prefix meaning under is sub- or hypo-, and over is epi-.

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. PID: stands for pelvic inflammatory disease
b. BSE: stands for breast self-examination
c. HDN: correct; stands for hemolytic disease of the newborn
d. HPV: stands for human papilloma virus