The Prefix Para- Means

question 266

Multiple Choice

The prefix para- means:

• A)against.
• B)beside; apart from; two parts of a pair; abnormal.
• C)condition; abnormal condition.
• D)in conjunction with.

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Definitions:

Warm and Cold Receptors

Sensory nerve endings in the skin that respond to temperature changes, with some responding to warmth and others to coolness.

Temperature

A physical quantity expressing hot and cold, measured by a thermometer and determined by measuring the kinetic energy of the particles of an object.

Brain

The complex central organ of the nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating vital functions, and enabling thought, emotion, and memory.

Discriminating Odors

The ability to recognize and differentiate between various smells.