The Combining Form Saliv/o- Means "________

question 39

Short Answer

The combining form saliv/o- means "________."

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Definitions:

Neuronal Pathway

Networks of neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain or from the brain to the rest of the body.

Divergent

Tending to be different or develop in different directions, or, in evolutionary terms, related organisms evolving different characteristics.

Acetylcholinesterase

An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine and some other choline esters that function as neurotransmitters.

Cholinergic Synapse

A synapse that uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter, facilitating communication between neurons in the nervous system.