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Medesa

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The medical word that means process of chewing.
 
  A) mastication
  B) eructation
  C) deglutition
  D) defecation

Question 2

Hypoadrenalism is also known as:
 
  A) dwarfism
  B) Addison disease
  C) Cushing syndrome
  D) Graves disease


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bhavsar

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

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) Eructation is belching.
C) Deglutition is swallowing.
D) Defecation is having a bowel movement.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: The prefix hypo- means deficiency or low, and the root indicates involvement of the adrenal gland, which regulates cortisol.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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