Match the Suffixes with Their Meanings

question 15

Multiple Choice

Match the suffixes with their meanings.
-binding, fixation (of a bone or joint)

• A)-cele
• B)-centesis
• C)-clasis
• D)-desis
• E)-dynia
• F)-ectasis
• G)-ectomy
• H)-edema
• I)-emesis
• J)-emia
• K)-iatry
• L)-ic
• M)-ist
• N)-itis
• O)-lith
• P)-logy
• Q)-malacia
• R)-megaly
• S)-oma
• T)-pathy
• U)-pexy
• V)-plegia
• W)-rrhaphy
• X)-rrhexis
• Y)-toxic

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Definitions:

Resting Potential

Resting potential refers to the electric potential difference across the neuronal membrane when the neuron is not actively sending a signal.

Absolute Refractory Period

The period immediately following the firing of a nerve fiber when it cannot be stimulated to fire again, no matter how strong the incoming signal.

Action Potential

A momentary change in electrical potential on the surface of a neuron that occurs when it is stimulated and is capable of transmitting a signal along the neuron.

Millivolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt.