The Suffix That Means a Substance or Agent That Produces

question 49

Multiple Choice

The suffix that means a substance or agent that produces or causes is

• A)-gen.
• B)-ous.
• C)-sis.
• D)-oid.

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Definitions:

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium.

Subclavian Vein

A large vein located under the collarbone that helps return blood from the arm to the heart.

Intravenous Catheter

A thin tube inserted into a vein, primarily for the administration of medications, fluids, or to obtain blood samples.

Central Venous System

The part of the circulatory system comprising the heart and the major veins that return blood to the heart, often referenced in the context of central venous catheter placement.