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charchew

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form thyr/o- means ________.
 
  A) gland; hormone
  B) secrete outside
  C) shield-shaped structure; thyroid gland
  D) thyroid gland

Question 2

Which of the following bones is NOT in the thorax?
 
  A) manubrium
  B) rib
  C) ulna
  D) xiphoid process


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

C
Explanation: A) Aden/o- and glandul/o- mean gland. Hormon/o- means hormone.
B) There are no medical word parts that mean secrete outside.
C) Correct
D) Thyroid/o- means thyroid gland but is not its only meaning.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) The manubrium is part of the sternum in the thorax.
B) The ribs are part of the thorax.
C) Correct
D) The xiphoid process is part of the sternum in the thorax.


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charchew

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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