Which Word Parts Do You Need to Build a Medical

question 200

Multiple Choice

Which word parts do you need to build a medical word that means dry skin?

• A)-itis, dermat/o-
• B)-osis, cyan/o-
• C)-graft, all/o-
• D)-derma, xer/o-

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Definitions:

EGF

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a protein that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor, EGFR.

Subventricular Zone

Lining of neural stem cells surrounding the ventricles in adults.

Primitive Map

A basic organizational layout or representation within the brain or nervous system that underlies the more complex structures and functions.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.