The Suffix -Otomy Means Cutting into or a Surgical Incision

question 26

True/False

The suffix -otomy means cutting into or a surgical incision.

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Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which energy is burned by the body to sustain crucial life functions including breathing and warmth preservation during rest.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby contributing to the regulation of body weight.

Strict Diet

A Strict Diet involves following a very precise and often restrictive eating plan, typically for health or weight loss reasons.

Neurotransmitter

Substances in the brain that facilitate the transmission of signals between neurons across synaptic gaps.