The Combining Form Epiphys/o- Means

question 373

Multiple Choice

The combining form epiphys/o- means:

• A)membrane around a bone.
• B)pointed end of the sternum.
• C)growth area at the end of a long bone.
• D)shaft of a bone.

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Definitions:

Dead Organic Matter

The remains of once-living organisms, including plants, animals, and their waste products, which decompose and recycle nutrients.

Nutrient Molecules

Organic compounds and minerals that organisms need to support their life processes.

Mold

A type of fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae, commonly found in damp, warm environments.

Stale Bread

Bread that has lost its freshness and become hard and dry due to exposure to air, resulting in a change in texture and taste.