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Select the prefix that means before.
 
  A) pre-
  B) para-
  C) post-
  D) pseudo-

Question 2

A hormone made by the thyroid gland:
 
  A) influences adrenocortical function.
  B) controls body pigmentation.
  C) stimulates release of milk.
  D) influences bone and calcium metabolism.



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: The antonym is post-, meaning to follow after. Para- means alongside or abnormal, and pseudo- means false.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation:
A) The pituitary secretes a hormone that influences adrenocortical function.
B) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone controls body pigmentation.
C) Prolactin stimulates the release of milk.
D) Correct.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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