The Combining Form Aden/o- Means

question 197

Multiple Choice

The combining form aden/o- means:

• A)kidney.
• B)gland.
• C)adrenal gland.
• D)having an affinity for, stimulating.

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Definitions:

Brain Tumor

An abnormal growth of cells within the brain or the central spinal canal, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Occipital Lobe

The occipital lobe is the region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Cortex

The external surface of the cerebrum within the brain, crucial for functions such as memory, attention, perception, awareness, thinking, language, and consciousness.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them.