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iveyjurea

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The combining form ment/o- means ________.
 
  A) brain
  B) head
  C) chin; mind
  D) cranium; skull

Question 2

The combining form heredit/o- means ________.
 
  A) gene
  B) genetic inheritance
  C) genetic mutation
  D) present at birth



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Encephal/o- means brain.
B) Cephal/o- means head.
C) Correct
D) Crani/o- means cranium; skull.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) The combining form heredit/o- does not mean this.
B) Correct
C) The combining form heredit/o- does not mean this.
D) The combining form congenit/o- means present at birth.



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