During a labyrinthectomy, the eardrum is:
A) removed
B) repaired
C) measured
D) examined
A
Explanation: The suffix -ectomy means "surgical removal." The suffix meaning "repair" is -plasty, "process of examining" is -scopy, and "measure" is -metry.
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A) Works slower than the respiratory system, going into action 1 to 2 days after H+ remain elevated B) Will absorb more bile acids to try to normalize elevated H+ levels C) Will absorb more Na+ and water to dilute the elevated H+ in an effort to normalize pH D) Waits until the lungs have increased the respiratory rate to try to blow off excess CO2
Identify the combining form atri/o with its closest definition.
A. Atrium B. Blood vessel C. Artery D. Aorta
CEPHAL/O means
A. neck B. head C. cell D. tissue
The ________ is the shaft of a long bone
A) epiphysis B) diaphysis C) periosteum D) endosteum