What part of the term somatotrophic is closest in meaning to stimulation of growth?
A) soma
B) somato
C) troph
D) -ic
C
Explanation: A) Soma is only part of the combining form somat/o, meaning body.
B) The combining form somat/o means body.
C) Correct. The root troph means nourishment or development, and is the part closest in meaning to stimulation of growth.
D) The suffix -ic means pertaining to.
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