Divide and label the medical term steroid. Give the meaning

What will be an ideal response?


ster/-oid
R S
The medical term steroid literally means resembling a solid substance. It applies to any one of a large group of substances chemically related to sterols.

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A) orthopedic hypertension. B) orthostatic hypotension. C) osteostatic hypertension. D) orthopinacoid hypotension.

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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.

Endocrinologist Definition: Prefix and definition: Combining form and definition: Suffix and definition:

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Which of the following statements regarding the ventricles is FALSE?

A) Ventricles are the pumping chambers. B) Ventricles receive blood directly from the veins, returning blood to the heart. C) Ventricles have a thick muscular wall. D) Ventricles pump blood into the great arteries.

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The planned efficient use of one's time is called ________.

A. micromanagement B. procrastination C. time management D. time orientation

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