The Combining Form Symptomat/o- Means ________

question 185

Multiple Choice

The combining form symptomat/o- means ________.

• A)"collection of symptoms"
• B)"disease"
• C)"formation; growth"
• D)"hospital"

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain that regulates hormones, temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Zona Glomerulosa

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, responsible for the production of aldosterone, which regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Acinar Cells

Cells that form acinus, secreting substances in the pancreas and salivary glands.

Zona Reticularis

The zone of the adrenal gland that secretes sex steroids, situated deepest within the adrenal cortex.