Identify and Define the Suffix in the Term Cardiomalacia

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify and define the suffix in the term cardiomalacia.

• A) cardio- heart
• B) cardio- lung
• C) ia- deficiency
• D) malacia- abnormal hardening
• E) malacia- abnormal softening

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Definitions:

Species

The fundamental category in taxonomy, referring to a group of closely related organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

Honeybee

A flying insect known for its role in pollination and, in the case of the most well-known species, the European honey bee (Apis mellifera), for producing honey and beeswax.

Acoustical Communication

The transmission and reception of information through sound waves, used by various organisms, including humans, for interaction.

Predators

Organisms that hunt, kill, and consume other organisms for food, playing crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance.