Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Tachypnea

Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: Rapid breathing
Prefix and definition: tachy-, “rapid, fast”
Suffix and definition: -pnea, “breath”

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) arteries B) veins C) capillaries D) atria

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High-intensity exercise has been shown to result in large amounts of cerebral blood flow

a. true b. false

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A. 50-55 B. 90-100 C. 60-75 D. 25-30

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