The Combining Form Erg/o- Means ________

question 140

Multiple Choice

The combining form erg/o- means ________.

• A)"activity;work"
• B)"from the direction of"
• C)"pressure; tone"
• D)"receive"

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, excluding smell.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two brain hemispheres and carrying messages between them.

Brain

The organ located in the skull responsible for controlling the central nervous system, processing thoughts, emotions, and physical movements.

Brainstem

The central trunk of the brain, extending from the medulla to the diencephalon, responsible for controlling various involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleep cycles.