The Prefix Eu- in the Term Eupnea Means

question 58

Multiple Choice

The prefix eu- in the term eupnea means:

• A) excessive.
• B) deficient.
• C) slow.
• D) good.

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Definitions:

Frostbite

A condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold.

Heatstroke

A severe condition caused by impairment of the body’s temperature-regulating abilities, resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat and characterized by cessation of sweating, severe headache, high fever, hot dry skin, and in serious cases collapse and coma.

Coma

An abnormal deep stupor from which a person cannot be aroused by external stimuli.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A severe metabolic condition often associated with type 1 diabetes where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones).