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torybrooks

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term means kidney stone?
 
  A) nephrogram
  B) nephrolith
  C) nephroma
  D) nephrotomy

Question 2

Which is not a function of the lymphatic and immune systems?
 
  A) Transport fats absorbed by the small intestine.
  B) Primary defense against the invasion of pathogens.
  C) Assist in the blood clotting process.
  D) Collect excess tissue fluid and return it to the circulatory system.


Li Jun

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

B
Explanation: Nephr/o means kidney and -lith means stone; therefore, nephrolith means kidney stone. -gram means record, so nephrogram means record of kidney. -oma means tumor, so nephroma means kidney tumor. -otomy means incision into, so nephrotomy is incision into kidney.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: The hematic system is responsible for the clotting process. All other choices are functions of the lymphatic and immune systems.


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