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jazziefee

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The ________ is a common passageway for both air and food.
 
  A) epiglottis
  B) larynx
  C) pharynx
  D) trachea

Question 2

The word microcytic refers to a red blood cell that is ________.
 
  A) normal in size
  B) normal in color
  C) small in size
  D) pale in color


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

C
Explanation: A) The epiglottis is a lid-like structure, not a passageway.
B) The larynx is a passageway for air, not food.
C) Correct
D) The trachea is a passageway for air, not food.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Microcytic does not mean normal in size.
B) Microcytic does not mean normal in color.
C) Correct Micr/o- means small.
D) Microcytic does not mean pale in color.


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