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rlane42

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A state of equilibrium maintained by the body is termed:
 
  A) homeostasis.
  B) diffusion.
  C) karyogenesis.
  D) perfusion.

Question 2

In the term medial, the root medi means:
 
  A) on the side.
  B) toward the middle.
  C) to strain through.
  D) similar.


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

A
Explanation: A) Correct. Homeo- means similar or same and stasis means control, stop, or stand still.
B) Diffusion is the process by which particles in a fluid move from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration.
C) Karyogenesis is the formation of a cell's nucleus.
D) Perfusion is a passing of fluid through spaces.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Later means on the side.
B) Correct.
C) Filtrat means to strain through.
D) Homeo means similar.


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