The Combining Form Squam/o- Means

question 206

Multiple Choice

The combining form squam/o- means:

• A)changing over from one thing to another.
• B)scale-like cell.
• C)skin cancer.
• D)tumor; mass.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A critical region of the brain involved in memory formation, organization, and storage.

Visual Association Cortex

The visual association cortex is a part of the brain involved in processing complex visual information, integrating it with memories and sensory modalities to form meaningful perceptions.

Primary Visual Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex that receives, integrates, and processes visual information relayed from the retinas.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.