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Ebrown

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Abnormally high production of growth hormone can result in a condition called:
 
  A) gigantism
  B) goiter
  C) hyperparathyroidism
  D) dwarfism

Question 2

The constructed form of the term bronchiectasis is written bron/chi/ectasis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

A
Explanation: If the term is not memorized, reason out the information provided. Excessive growth hormone will cause enlargement of the bones. In layman's terms this could be called gigantic. The suffix -ism means condition or disease.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: The constructed form of the term bronchiectasis is written bronchi/ectasis. The word root is bronch.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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