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haleyc112

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following suffixes means vomiting?
 
  A) -ectasis
  B) -emesis
  C) -staxis
  D) -ptosis

Question 2

If the combining form neur/o means nerve, then what is a neurocyte?
 
  A) a nerve impulse
  B) a nerve sac
  C) a nerve point
  D) a nerve cell


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

B
Explanation: A) The suffix -ectasis means dilation or expansion.
B) Correct.
C) The suffix -staxis means dripping.
D) The suffix -ptosis means drooping or sagging.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) The suffix -cyte means cell, so a neurocyte is a nerve cell


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