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Alygatorr01285

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Petechiae are small, pinpoint ________ of blood in the skin that are caused by too few thrombocytes.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

In the medical word bronchospasm, the suffix -spasm means ________.
 
  A) asthma
  B) infection
  C) sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
  D) condition of dilation


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

hemorrhages

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) The suffix -spasm does not mean asthma.
B) The suffix -spasm does not mean infection.
C) Correct
D) The suffix -spasm does not mean condition of dilation.


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