« previous next »

Author Question: The combining form nephr/o means nerve. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... (Read 127 times)

futuristic

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 638
on: Jun 27, 2018
The combining form nephr/o means nerve.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The suffix that means surgical fixation or fusion is:
 
  A) -otomy
  B) -desis
  C) -centesis
  D) -clasis


essyface1

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: The combining form nephr/o means kidney; the combining form neur/o means nerve.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: The other suffixes mean: -tomy, incision; -clasis, break apart; and -centesis, surgical puncture.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Did you know?

Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.

Did you know?

The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").

Did you know?

The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

A typical bank statement. A typical bank statement.
Effect of pH on drug absorption. (a) A weak acid such as aspirin (ASA) is in a nonionized form in an ... Effect of pH on drug absorption. (a) A weak acid such as aspirin (ASA) is in a nonionized form in an ...
How to determine an equation in factored form from a graphed parabola How to determine an equation in factored form from a graphed parabola
Common Root Words and Combining Forms Cont. Common Root Words and Combining Forms Cont.
Olfactory nerve assessment Olfactory nerve assessment
A diagram showing one of Mendel’s crosses. True-breeding strains of pea plants with smooth and ... A diagram showing one of Mendel’s crosses. True-breeding strains of pea plants with smooth and ...
Video: Body plan of euglena Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library