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melly21297

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The suffix -physis means ________.
 
  A) state of growing
  B) condition; process
  C) below; deficient
  D) gland

Question 2

All of the following abbreviations refer to the ear EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) TMJ
  B) EAC
  C) TM
  D) AD



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) The suffix -osis means condition; process.
C) Hypo- means below; deficient.
D) The combining form aden/o- means gland.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Correct Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) refers to the joint of the mandible (jaw bone) and temporal bone, not to the ear.
B) External auditory canal (EAC) does refer to the ear.
C) Tympanic membrane (TM) does refer to the ear.
D) AD is the abbreviation for the right ear.



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