The Combining Form Neur/o- Means ________

question 59

Multiple Choice

The combining form neur/o- means ________.

• A)"nerve"
• B)"feeling;sensation"
• C)"pressure"
• D)"pain"

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Definitions:

Specialized Junctions

Unique cellular structures where neighboring cells connect and communicate, including synapses and gap junctions.

Regeneration

The process of renewal, restoration, and growth that makes cells, tissues, organs, organisms, and ecosystems resilient to natural fluctuations or events that cause damage or destruction.

Replacement

The process of substituting one thing for another, or the act of being substituted.

Necrosis

Necrosis is the death of cells or tissues in a living organism due to factors such as injury, infection, or toxins, leading to cell degradation.