The Root/combining Form in the Word Colpopexy Means

question 59

Multiple Choice

The root/combining form in the word colpopexy means :

• A)uterus.
• B)vagina.
• C)surgical fixation.
• D)sac, bladder.
• E)fallopian tube.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nerve

A part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity.

Sympathetic Nerve

A part of the autonomic nervous system that generally stimulates the body's fight or flight response.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, responsible for the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Venules

Small blood vessels that drain blood from capillaries and transport it to larger veins.