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roselinechinyere27m

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which prefix means around or near?
 
  a. extra-
  b. ante-
  c. peri-
  d. endo-

Question 2

The dilation of a blood vessel supplying the brain is known as:
 
  A) cerebral embolism
  B) cerebral thrombosis
  C) cerebral atherosclerosis
  D) cerebral aneurysm


trog

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

c
Explanation:
a. extra-: means outside, beyond
b. ante-: means before, forward
c. peri-: correct
d. endo-: means within, inner

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: All the options include cerebr/al, pertaining to the brain or cerebrum. If the term aneurysm is not memorized, the other options can be eliminated by deconstructing portions of them: sclerosis, condition of hard; thromb, clot; and embol, plug.


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roselinechinyere27m

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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