In the Medical Process Absorption, the Combining Form Absorpt/o- Means

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the medical process absorption, the combining form absorpt/o- means:

• A)absorb or take in.
• B)digestion.
• C)to receive within.
• D)to bring again and again.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Concentration

The amount of a substance per defined space or volume; in a solution, it is the amount of solute dissolved in a unit volume of solvent.

Distilled Water

Water that has been purified through distillation, removing impurities and minerals.

Salt

Molecule consisting of a cation other than hydrogen and an anion other than hydroxide.