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cnetterville

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on: Jun 27, 2018
An abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling caused by an injury to a nerve is known as:
 
  A) paresthesia
  B) neurasthenia
  C) neuralgia
  D) hyperesthesia

Question 2

A symptom of a pounding, racing, or skipping heartbeat is called:
 
  A) cardiac arrest
  B) angina pectoris
  C) arteriosclerosis
  D) palpitation


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

A
Explanation: The prefix para- means alongside or in this case abnormal. The root esthesi means sensation. The other choices could also be eliminated by deconstructing portions of them: -algia, pain; hyper-, excessive; and -asthenia, weakness.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: The term is derived from the Latin word palpitatus, meaning throbbing.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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