« previous next »

Author Question: Pleurisy is the inflammation of the pleura. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 66 times)

tuffie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
on: Jun 27, 2018
Pleurisy is the inflammation of the pleura.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The presence of stones or rocky particles in the tear-forming gland of the eye is known as:
 
  A) dacryocystitis
  B) rhinolithiasis
  C) blepharitis
  D) dacryolithiasis


hramirez205

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The combining form dacry/o means tear referring to the lacrimal gland; the root lith, stone; and the suffix -iasis, condition of.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

The events in inflammation. The events in inflammation.
The patient is undergoing an allergy skin test by receiving subdermal inoculations of allergens. Inf The patient is undergoing an allergy skin test by receiving subdermal inoculations of allergens. Inf
True Forget-Me-Not True Forget-Me-Not
Three stages of phases: inflammation, proliferation and maturation. Three stages of phases: inflammation, proliferation and maturation.
Steps in acute inflammation. Steps in acute inflammation.
A bank statement shows a balance of $2,970.31 The check register of the account owner shows an ... A bank statement shows a balance of $2,970.31 The check register of the account owner shows an ...
Video: Inflammation and Fever

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library