When Giving the Meaning of the Word,you Usually Begin with The

question 94

Multiple Choice

When giving the meaning of the word,you usually begin with the:

• A) prefix.
• B) root.
• C) suffix.
• D) combining form.

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Definitions:

Tissue Plasminogen Activator (t-PA)

An enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin, often used in the treatment of stroke and myocardial infarction.

Ischemic Stroke

A type of stroke caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the brain, resulting in reduced blood flow and oxygen to brain tissues.

Dopamine Antagonist

A type of medication or substance that blocks the action of dopamine in the brain.

Closed-head Injury

A type of traumatic brain injury where the skull remains intact but the brain is damaged, often as a result of rapid back and forth movement.