The Combining Form Xer/o- Means ________

question 44

Multiple Choice

The combining form xer/o- means ________.

• A)"dry"
• B)"eye"
• C)"wet"
• D)"blood"

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Definitions:

Forelimb

The front limbs of an animal, such as the arms in humans or the paws in quadrupeds, used for various activities like grasping, walking, or flying.

Saphenous Vein

A long vein that runs along the length of the leg, important for surgical procedures such as bypass operations and varicose vein treatment.

Popliteal Vein

A blood vessel situated at the back of the knee which transports blood from the lower leg to the femoral vein.

External Iliac Vein

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower limbs to the common iliac vein.