A suffix that means dilation is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: -ectasis

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An irreversible, degenerative liver disease most often caused by chronic alcoholism is known as:

a. splenomegaly b. hematemesis c. cirrhosis d. caput medusa

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All of the following are true about smoking and cardiovascular risk EXCEPT that

A. smoking reduces the oxygen level in the blood. B. smoking reduces blood pressure. C. smoking increases heart rate. D. smokers are more likely to die from heart attacks.

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Which of the following is a unique behavioral property of muscle tissue?

A. irritability B. extensibility C. ability to develop tension D. all of these answers are correct

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A congenital anomaly characterized by a small head underdeveloped brain is called?

a. anencephalus b. microcephalus c. hydrocephalus

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