The suffix -oma means "cancer."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: The suffix -oma means "mass; tumor."

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Anatomical position is an erect posture with the face forward, arms at the sides, palms of the hands facing forward, and legs apart with the feet pointing forward. 2. The abdominal cavity contains the urinary bladder, internal reproductive organs, and parts of the small and large intestines. 3. The term pelvic literally means, “pertaining to a bowl or basin.” 4. The medical term for a head cold is coryza. 5. The simplest building block of the body is known as the atom.

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What is the pupillary reflex?

A. Pupil dilation in response to a light shining into the eye B. Pupil constriction in response to a light shining into the eye C. Pupil movement toward a moving stimulus D. None of the above

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Antispasmodics decrease urinary incontinence related to an overactive (neurogenic) bladder by what mechanism of action?

a.  Block parasympathetic nerve impulses b.  Increase frequency of bladder contractions c.  Increase bladder tone d.  Reduce volume of urinary output

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The suffix in the term acoustic means:

A) condition of. B) pertaining to. C) study of. D) tissue.

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