Which of the following suffixes does NOT refer to a surgical procedure?
A) -megaly
B) -ectomy
C) -plasty
D) -ostomy
A) -megaly
The suffix -megaly means enlarged. The suffixes -ectomy, -plasty, and -ostomy all refer to a surgical procedure
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Which of the following is a stretching mode that should never be practiced without performing a mild aerobic warm-up?
A. Ballistic stretching B. Passive static stretching C. Dynamic stretching D. Active static stretching E. PNF stretching
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The suffix -asthenia means: “weakness.” 2. The suffix -pathy is very common and means: “disease.” 3. The suffix -pexy means: “surgical fixation or suspension.” 4. The suffix -spasm indicates, “a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction.” 5. The suffix -ab means: “toward.”
The abbreviation DM stands for ________
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Which of the following statements regarding melanin is FALSE?
A) Melanin causes the formation of wrinkles. B) Melanin gives skin its color. C) Melanin protects against ultraviolet rays. D) Melanin protects against skin cancer.