The combining form spir/o- has two meanings, but the meaning that pertains to the respiratory system is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
breathe
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves of the hands and lower legs as a result of diabetes mellitus. 2. Tetany is nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from too much calcium in the bloodstream. 3. Insulinoma is a pancreas tumor that secretes excessive amounts of insulin. 4. Acromegaly is a condition that affects children, causing enlargement of the bones of the head and extremities. 5. Diabetic retinopathy affects the blood vessels of the retina in diabetic patients.
A person with this disorder is able to remember events or facts learned early in life, but unable to recall recent events. This disorder is called _____.
A. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome B. delirium tremens C. cardiomyopathy D. paresis
The ____________________ is the pit that marks where the umbilical cord was attached before birth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The Roman physician Galen described how marijuana seeds were eaten to simulate appetite and
a. induce hallucinations c. grow hair b. cure headaches d. induce a sense of warmth