In the medical word peristalsis,the medical word part that means "contraction" is ________.
A) peri-
B) stal/o-
C) stals/o-
D) -stalsis
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Q173: The medical word for throat is _.
A)esophagus
B)larynx
C)pharynx
D)epiglottis
Q174: The process of mechanically and chemically breaking
Q175: In the medical process of absorption,the combining
Q176: The enzyme amylase breaks down _.
A)carbohydrates and
Q177: The combining form emulsific/o- means _.
A)"liquid with
Q179: The combining form that means "duodenum" is
Q180: The celiac trunk is an artery that
Q181: While commonly known as heartburn,the medical language
Q182: The enzyme pepsin aids in _.
A)absorption
B)digestion
C)elimination
D)excretion
Q183: A patient who has appendicitis has _.
A)a
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