Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term polymyositis?

• A) poly (few) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of a few muscles
• B) poly (few) + myos (muscle) + itis (pain) = pain in a few muscles
• C) poly (many) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of many muscles
• D) poly (many) + myos (muscle) + itis (pain) = pain in many muscles
• E) poly (one) + myos (muscle) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of a muscle

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Definitions:

Exergonic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy to the surroundings, typically in the form of heat.

Free Energy

A thermodynamic quantity that represents the amount of energy in a system available to do work, often symbolized as G.

Lower Entropy

A state or condition of decreased disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with increased order or organization.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.