The Combining Form Prurit/o- Means ________

question 65

Multiple Choice

The combining form prurit/o- means ________.

• A)"itching"
• B)"rash"
• C)"skin"
• D)"to cover"

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing both mental and physical functions.

Neuron

A neuron is a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, the fundamental unit of the nervous system responsible for receiving and sending electrical signals throughout the body.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, which acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that support and protect neurons, playing crucial roles in brain function.