Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 9

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
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• A)cephal/o
• B)chrom/o
• C)cyan/o
• D)cyt/o
• E)gastr/o
• F)hist/o
• G)inguin/o
• H)jaund/o
• I)kary/o
• J)later/o
• K)leuk/o
• L)lumb/o
• M)medi/o
• N)melan/o
• O)morph/o
• P)pelv/i
• Q)poster/o
• R)proxim/o
• S)son/o
• T)spin/o
• U)thorac/o
• V)tom/o
• W)umbilic/o
• X)ventr/o
• Y)viscer/o
• Z)xer/o

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Definitions:

Bluebirds

Small North American songbirds known for their distinctive blue (or blue and red) plumage, belonging to the genus Sialia.

Wetlands

Areas of land where saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface.

Gene Banks

Facilities that preserve genetic material of plants or animals in order to protect biodiversity and support future breeding efforts.

Sanctuaries

Protected areas where wildlife, historic landmarks, or cultural artifacts are preserved and protected from human interference.