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jCorn1234

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on: Jun 27, 2018
When oil in the skin pore becomes hardened and dark it is known as ________.
 
  A) a follicle
  B) a comedo
  C) sebum
  D) a lunula

Question 2

The combining form sin/o- means ________.
 
  A) channel; hollow cavity
  B) disease
  C) abnormal; difficult; painful
  D) sign; symptom


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

B
Explanation: A) A follicle around a hair is not related to a pore with oil in it.
B) Correct A comedo is a blackhead.
C) Oil is sebum.
D) A lunula is the white half-moon at the base of the nail.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) The combining form sin/o- does not mean this.
C) The prefix dys- means abnormal; difficult; painful.
D) There are no medical word parts that mean sign; symptom.


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