Match Each Word Part Meaning with Its Correct Word Part

question 25

Multiple Choice

Match each word part meaning with its correct word part.
-Hardening of

• A)ather/o
• B)cardio/o
• C)electr/o
• D)-emia
• E)-gram
• F)-graph
• G)hypo-
• H)-ia
• I)isch/o
• J)-meter
• K)-metry
• L)ox/i
• M)-sclerosis
• N)spir/o

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Definitions:

Peduncles

Stalk-like structures in plants or the brain, serving as connectors or support, such as the cerebellar peduncles that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the base of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.

Brainstem

The structure in the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum, controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

CNS

Stands for Central Nervous System, which comprises the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for the entire nervous system.