The Combining Form Thyr/o- Means

question 128

Multiple Choice

The combining form thyr/o- means:

• A)gland; hormone.
• B)secrete outside.
• C)shield-shaped structure.
• D)thyroid gland.

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Definitions:

Glosspharyngeal

A cranial nerve that supplies motor fibers to the pharynx and tongue, and sensory fibers to the tonsils, pharynx, and middle ear, playing a key role in swallowing and taste.

Oculomotor

Pertaining to the third cranial nerve that controls most of the eye's movements, the constriction of the pupil, and maintains an open eyelid.

Trochlear

Pertaining to the fourth cranial nerve that innervates the superior oblique muscle of the eye, allowing for movement.

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that controls a reflex action, including at least one sensory neuron and one motor neuron, creating an automatic response to a stimulus.