The Suffix -Rrhea Means

question 75

Multiple Choice

The suffix -rrhea means

• A) discharge, flow.
• B) eating.
• C) vomiting.
• D) through, across.
• E) disease.

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Definitions:

Exocytosis

A cellular process in which substances are moved out of the cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.

Endocrine Gland

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Exocrine Gland

A gland that releases its secretions through ducts directly into external environments or internal surfaces, rather than into the bloodstream.

Goblet Cells

Epithelial cells that secrete mucus to lubricate surfaces such as the inside of the intestinal and respiratory tracts.