Author Question: The combining form cec/o- means C-shaped. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 138 times)

Charlie · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The combining form cec/o- means C-shaped.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The combining form pituit/o- and ________ both mean pituitary gland.

A) adren/o-
B) hypophys/o-
C) andr/o-
D) glandul/o-

medine · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Cec/o- means cecum.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Adren/o- means adrenal gland, not pituitary gland.
B) Correct The hypophysis is the pituitary gland and hypophys/o- is its combining form.
C) Andr/o- means male, not pituitary gland.
D) Glandul/o- means gland, but not pituitary gland.