This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The medical term for persistently high blood pressure is: A) hypotension B) hypertension C) ... (Read 103 times)

fnuegbu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical term for persistently high blood pressure is:
 
  A) hypotension
  B) hypertension
  C) cardiomyopathy
  D) ischemia

Question 2

Select the prefix that means different.
 
  A) homo-
  B) heter-
  C) hypo-
  D) hyper-


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

EAN94

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 307
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: The prefix hyper- means excessive, abnormally high, or above; the root tens, pressure; and the suffix -ion, process. The opposite condition is hypo/tens/ion, which is deficient or low blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: The antonym of heter- is homo-, meaning same. Hypo-, below, deficient, abnormally low, and hyper-, above, high, abnormally high, are also antonyms.


fnuegbu

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

phuda

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

The five different types of leukocytes (white blood cells). The five different types of leukocytes (white blood cells).
ABO Blood Typing ABO Blood Typing
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient. A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
HCPCs Modifiers Used for Medical Office Services Cont. HCPCs Modifiers Used for Medical Office Services Cont.
Relations Between Iconic Memory, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory Relations Between Iconic Memory, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory
Chalk cliffs 90 meters (300 feet) high along the shore in Dover, England, were once seafloor Chalk cliffs 90 meters (300 feet) high along the shore in Dover, England, were once seafloor
Video: Definitions of stroke volume, preload definition & Factors influencing stroke volume

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library