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dejastew

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The lab test showed that the patient's calcium levels were low. This patient has:
 
  A) hyperthyroidism
  B) hypokalemia
  C) hyperglycemia
  D) hypocalcemia

Question 2

Which is the plural form for the Latin word testis?
 
  A) testes
  B) testium
  C) testises
  D) testices



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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: The prefix hypo- means deficient, abnormally low, or below. The root calc means calcium and the suffix -emia, condition of blood. Not to be confused with the root kal for potassium, indicated by its periodic table elemental sign.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is not the plural form.
C) This is not the plural form.
D) This is not the plural form.



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