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panfilo

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on: Jun 27, 2018
If a train is transcontinental, how does it travel?
 
  A) over the continent
  B) across the continent
  C) under the continent
  D) up the continent

Question 2

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a condition seen in newborns?
 
  a. PID
  b. BSE
  c. HDN
  d. HPV


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popopong

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

B
Explanation: The answers all indicate that the root in the term means continent. The prefix trans- means across or through. The prefix meaning under is sub- or hypo-, and over is epi-.

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. PID: stands for pelvic inflammatory disease
b. BSE: stands for breast self-examination
c. HDN: correct; stands for hemolytic disease of the newborn
d. HPV: stands for human papilloma virus


panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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