The Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation of the Medical

question 137

Multiple Choice

The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word otoscopy (oh-taw-skoh-pee) is ________.

• A)oh
• B)taw
• C)skoh
• D)pee

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons that transmit signals across a synaptic gap to another neuron or to a muscle or gland cell.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs, such as the stomach and blood vessels, that contracts involuntarily.

Calcium-Calmodulin Complex

A complex formed when calcium ions bind to the protein calmodulin, playing a key role in various cellular processes.

Myofibrils

The basic rod-like unit of a muscle cell, composed of sarcomeres, which are responsible for the muscle's contractile properties.