Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)To analyze a medical term, reread the term and practice pronunciation in syllables.
• B)Breaking a medical term down into basic elements or forms is called defining the term.
• C)Every medical term will not have all the word elements (prefix, root, suffix).
• D)The term endocarditis has two word elements.
• E)The documentation that you write in a patient's record is for reference only.

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Definitions:

Mammary Glands

Mammary glands are the milk-producing glands in mammals, responsible for feeding offspring.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose in the liver.

Insulin

A substance created by the pancreas that controls the levels of sugar in the blood by helping glucose enter the body's tissues.

Fasting

The act of willingly refraining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.