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:

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Sphygmomanometer

A tool designed for blood pressure assessment, featuring a cuff that can be inflated to constrict blood flow, along with a manometer to gauge the pressure.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The top number in a blood pressure reading, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Inefficient Contraction

Inadequate tightening or shortening of muscle fibers, often referring to the heart muscle, which impairs the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.