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magmichele12

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The myocardium is thickest around the right atrium because it must work the hardest to pump blood to the entire body.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The combining form iatr/o- means ________.
 
  A) collection of symptoms
  B) drug; medicine
  C) blood vessel
  D) medical treatment; physician



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: The myocardium is thickest at the left ventricle.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) The combining form symptomat/o- means collection of symptoms.
B) The combining form pharmac/o- means drug; medicine.
C) The combining form vascul/o- means blood vessel.
D) Correct



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