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Choose the combining form that means white.
 
  A) electr/o
  B) rhin/o
  C) path/o
  D) leuk/o

Question 2

Nyctalopia is night blindness due to damaged rods.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: Specific word parts identifying colors are utilized to create terms. Leuk/o means white as in leukoderma, a condition where the skin becomes lighter or whiter.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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