The combining form eti/o- means "cause of disease."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Describe what an allele is, and use that word to define the difference between homozygous and heterozygous

What will be an ideal response?

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The nurse finds a note stating "Reduction in 15% to 20% from the original stomach size" while reviewing the medical record of an obese client. Which surgical procedure can the nurse expect for this client?

1. Gastric bypass 2. Gastric banding 3. Sleeve gastrectomy 4. Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch

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Because of the meanings of the combining forms, we know that the medical word cholecystokinin has something to do with ________

A) bile and bowel movement B) digestion and elimination C) the gallbladder and movement D) the liver and bile

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Bronchial airway obstruction marked by paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing, and cough:

a. Pleurisy b. Epistaxis c. Cor pulmonale d. Diphtheria e. Asthma

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