Question

1. the combining form phren/o- means:

○ speech
○ one
○ four
○ mind

1. what is a temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of ability to move, or inability to control movement?

○ myringitis
○ palsy
○ seizure
○ trachoma

Explanation:

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In medical terminology (a subfield of Medicine and Health, part of Natural Science), the combining form "phren/o - " is associated with the mind. "Speech" would relate to forms like "phon/o - ", "one" is "uni - " or related forms, "four" is "quadr - " or similar, so "mind" is correct.

• Myringitis is an inflammation of the eardrum, not related to movement/sensation loss.
• Palsy is defined as a temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of ability to move, or inability to control movement.
• Seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, not the same as the described condition.
• Trachoma is an eye infection, not related to movement/sensation loss.

Answer:

D. mind (assuming the options are labeled A: speech, B: one, C: four, D: mind)

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