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leo leo

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which term means condition of blood being held back?
 
  a. ischemia
  b. fibrillation
  c. infarct
  d. atherosclerosis

Question 2

Blepharitis is defined as:
 
  A) drooping of the eyelid
  B) an itchy tear duct
  C) inflammation of the eyelid
  D) tear duct obstruction


poopface

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

a
Explanation:
a. ischemia: correct
b. fibrillation: means quivering of heart fibers
c. infarct: area of tissue necrosis from ischemia
d. atherosclerosis: fatty plaque deposits on an artery wall

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: The root blephar means eyelid and the suffix -itis means inflammation. Note a combining form is not needed as the suffix begins with the vowel i.


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