Identify and Define the Root in the Medical Term Heminephrectomy

question 42

Multiple Choice

Identify and define the root in the medical term heminephrectomy.

• A) hemi - half
• B) nephr- kidney
• C) nephr- bladder
• D) ectomy- surgical removal
• E) ectomy- surgical reconstruction

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Definitions:

Wavelengths

The distance between successive peaks of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave.

Trichromatic Theory

The idea that three types of cone receptor cells in the retina are responsible for color perception. Each type responds optimally to different, but overlapping, ranges of wavelengths.

L Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are sensitive to long wavelengths of light, contributing to color vision, particularly red colors.

M Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina specialized for medium-wavelength light, contributing to color vision and perception of green hues.