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Brittanyd9008

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form pyel/o- means ________.
 
  A) kidney; nephron
  B) pus
  C) renal pelvis
  D) urine; urinary system

Question 2

The combining form isch/o-, as seen in the word ischemia, means ________.
 
  A) hard
  B) contracting
  C) block; keep back
  D) soft, fatty substance


Ahnyah

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

C
Explanation: A) Nephr/o- means kidney; nephron.
B) Py/o- means pus.
C) Correct
D) Ur/o- and urin/o- mean urine; urinary system.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Scler/o- means hard.
B) Systol/o- means contracting.
C) Correct
D) Ather/o- means soft, fatty substance.


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