The Combining Form Abdomin/o- Means ________

question 419

Multiple Choice

The combining form abdomin/o- means ________.

• A)"abdomen"
• B)"intestine"
• C)"gastric"
• D)"stomach"

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other nerve cells and are key players in neural communication.

Neuron

Morphologic and functional unit of the nervous system, consisting of the nerve cell body, the dendrites, and the axon; also called nerve cell.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small organelles within neurons that store and release neurotransmitters at the synapse.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals across a synaptic gap to a target cell.