The prefix pre- means to come ________.
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QUESTION 2The prefix a- means absence of or ________.
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QUESTION 3A radioactive form of an element is called:
A) a scan
B) a Geiger counter
C) a roentgen
D) a radioisotope
QUESTION 4Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the anterior pituitary?
A) growth hormone
B) oxytocin
C) thyroid-stimulating hormone
D) prolactin
QUESTION 5The portion of a tooth that is located below the gum line is the:
A) dentin
B) crown
C) enamel
D) root
QUESTION 6Which of the following statements regarding blood pressure is not true?
A) Blood pressure is highest when the heart is relaxed.
B) It is the measurement of the force exerted by blood against the wall of a blood vessel.
C) The diastolic pressure is the lowest point.
D) Blood pressure is affected by the diameter of the blood vessels.
QUESTION 7The meaning of the abbreviation ED is ________.
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QUESTION 8The abbreviation for potassium is ________.
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QUESTION 9There are three pairs of salivary glands that secrete fluid into the oral cavity. Name each pair of glands. Where are these glands located?
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QUESTION 10A combining form that means belly (side of body) is ____________________.
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QUESTION 11The suffix that means paralysis is ____________________.
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