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Marty

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Select the combining form that means white.
 
  A) leuk/o
  B) erythr/o
  C) jaund/o
  D) melan/o

Question 2

Which type of anesthesia is applied using a liquid or gel placed directly into a specific area?
 
  A) general anesthesia
  B) topical anesthesia
  C) local anesthesia
  D) regional anesthesia
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: Erythr/o means red; jaund/o, yellow; and melan/o, black.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: Correct. Topical anesthesia is applied directly onto a specific area such as the skin.


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