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ss2343

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The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and the blood vessels. There are different types of blood vessels, and each type has a specific name. Which of these word roots can be used for any type of blood vessel?
 
  A) aort/o
  B) ven/o
  C) arteri/o
  D) angi/o

Question 2

Infection of the breast is known as ________.
 
  A) endometriosis
  B) mammitis
  C) preeclampsia
  D) mastitis


Rilsmarie951

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Endometriosis involves the uterus, not the mammary glands.
B) There is no such medical word.
C) Preclampsia involves the pregnant woman, not the mammary glands.
D) Correct Mast/o- means breast.


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