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segrsyd

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Hyperthyroidism is known to cause the eyes to bulge outwardly, resulting in ________.
 
  A) diplopia
  B) conjunctivitis
  C) hyperopia
  D) exophthalmos

Question 2

The suffix -ic means pertaining to.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


nyrave

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

D
Explanation: A) Diplopia is double vision, not bulging of the eyes.
B) Conjunctivitis involves inflammation or infection, not bulging.
C) Hyperopia is farsightedness, not bulging of the eyes.
D) Correct

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -ia means condition of and is a synonym, along with -ism and -osis. The suffixes for pertaining to are also -al or -ous.


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