The Combining Form Ectop/o- Means ________

question 85

Multiple Choice

The combining form ectop/o- means ________.

• A)"abnormal condition"
• B)"away from"
• C)"implantation"
• D)"outside"

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Definitions:

Hepatitis B

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus that can become chronic and lead to liver cancer or cirrhosis.

Peyer's Patches

Specialized lymphoid nodules located in the wall of the small intestine, playing a key role in immune responses against ingested substances.

Lymph Nodules

Lymph nodules are small, localized clusters of dense tissue found within the lymph system, important for immune responses and filtration of bodily fluids.

Small Intestinal Wall

The layered structure of the small intestine, consisting of mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa, facilitating nutrient absorption.