« previous next »

Author Question: A small vein is known as a ________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct ... (Read 106 times)

LCritchfi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jun 27, 2018
A small vein is known as a ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The best definition of the medical word parathyroid is ________.
 
  A) abnormal thyroid
  B) above the thyroid
  C) two parts of a pair on the thyroid
  D) disease of the thyroid


underwood14

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

venule

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) One of the meanings of para- is abnormal, but this is not the correct meaning when it is used in the word parathyroid.
B) The prefix para- does not mean above.
C) Correct In the word parathyroid, the correct meaning of the prefix para- is two parts of a pair because there are two pairs of parathyroid glands.
D) The prefix para- does not mean disease.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

The African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritus) is a very small perching duck from sub-Saharan Africa. The African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritus) is a very small perching duck from sub-Saharan Africa.
Varicosis. (a) Varicose veins develop due to the failure of valves in the superficial veins of the l Varicosis. (a) Varicose veins develop due to the failure of valves in the superficial veins of the l
Pulse oximetry. The small device provides a digital readout of oxygen levels in the blood. Pulse oximetry. The small device provides a digital readout of oxygen levels in the blood.
Basic sliding effleurage using the thumb gets into the small spaces between the metatarsals of the ... Basic sliding effleurage using the thumb gets into the small spaces between the metatarsals of the ...
Use small circular strokes up the ankle and leg. Use small circular strokes up the ankle and leg.
The Small Intestine: A Huge Surface for Digestion & Absorption The Small Intestine: A Huge Surface for Digestion & Absorption
Video: How do the different types of chromatography work? (No Audio)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library