My/o Is an Example Of

question 56

Multiple Choice

My/o is an example of:

• A)the prefix at the beginning of some words.
• B)the foundation of the word that provides its meaning.
• C)the vowel that joins a root to another root or to a suffix.
• D)the combination of a root and a combining vowel.
• E)the ending of some words.

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Definitions:

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hormone released from the hypothalamus that stimulates the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins and regulate reproductive functions.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the secretion of several other hormones, including growth hormone and insulin.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Anterior Pituitary

A glandular portion of the pituitary gland that produces and secretes hormones regulating various bodily functions.