Select the Combining Form That Means "Chest

question 68

Multiple Choice

Select the combining form that means "chest."

• A)tonsill/o
• B)trache/o
• C)thorac/o
• D)pharyng/o

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate several endocrine functions.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body's fight or flight response, affecting blood pressure and heart rate.