The Combining Form Ventil/o- Means

question 164

Multiple Choice

The combining form ventil/o- means:

• A)exchange of gas.
• B)inward and outward.
• C)mechanical process.
• D)movement of air.

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Definitions:

Autocrine Chemical Messenger

A signaling molecule released by a cell that binds to receptors on the same cell, leading to a response in the cell itself.

Prostacyclins

A group of lipid compounds that are synthesized by the endothelial cells of blood vessels and have potent vasodilatory and antiplatelet properties.

Thromboxanes

A group of eicosanoids known for their role in vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and blood clot formation.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.