The combining form saliv/o- means "________."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


saliva

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a. interfering with the alternative pathway of complement activation b. binding to host-derived heparin c. increasing the adhesiveness of the bacterium d. inhibiting phagocytosis e. inducing inflammation.

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A flat discolored lesion is a:

A) papule. B) plaque. C) macule. D) vesicle.

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The _____ is located near the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cavity, posterior to the sternum and slightly superior to the heart.?

A) thymus B) ?pancreas C) ?thyroid D) ?gonad

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Long-term exposure to stress can damage the cardiovascular system by causing

A. heart valve malfunction. B. chronic high blood pressure. C. excessive electrical activity in heart muscle. D. sudden, dangerous increases in the heart rate.

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