Which Combining Form Means Cause

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which combining form means cause?

• A)path/o
• B)idi/o
• C)eti/o
• D)morph/o

Recognize the signs and symptoms of amphetamine abuse.

Understand the role of CNS stimulants in historical contexts.

Differentiate among amphetamine compounds based on their physicochemical properties.

Know the safety concerns and side effects associated with amphetamine use.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Stream Damage

Damage to a pathway in the brain that processes spatial awareness and the movement of objects, leading to difficulties in visual localization.

Agnosia

A neurologic condition characterized by the inability to recognize and identify objects or persons, despite having intact sensory functions.

Carbon-monoxide Poisoning

A toxic condition that occurs from inhaling carbon monoxide gas, which can prevent the blood from carrying oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs.

Centre-surround

A principle often used in neurophysiology and vision science, describing how certain neurons in the visual system have receptive fields with a center region that responds one way (e.g., to light) and a surround region that responds in the opposite way.