The combining form fract/o- means "________; break up."

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bend

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1. Bradycardia means fast heartbeat. 2. Ligation and stripping is a surgical treatment for varicose veins. 3. An aneurysm is a ballooning (localized widening) of a vein. 4. Antilipidemic medication lowers cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. 5. An embolus is a stationary clot forming inside a blood vessel.

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Prolonged activities such as distance running, cycling, and swimming rely on ________ for continued energy production.

A. basal metabolism B. anaerobic metabolism C. aerobic metabolism D. exercise metabolism

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Which is the most important factor for someone who is calling it quits to cigarettes?

a. physician's ultimatum b. loved one's ultimatum c. support of a spouse d. challenge from another smoker e. sincere desire to quit

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Surgical repair of the roof of the mouth: __________

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