Question

question 217
the hypoglossal nerve is located:
o below the neck and chest
o below the tongue
o in the neck muscles
o in the eye

question 218
the prefixes hemi - and semi - mean:
o full
o half
o four
o before

question 219
the word part fiss - means:
o neurotic reaction
o membrane covering cns
o divide, split
o gentle

Explanation:

• Question 217: The hypoglossal nerve is a cranial nerve. The prefix "hypo -" means below, and "glossal" relates to the tongue. So it is located below the tongue.
• Question 218: The prefixes "hemi -" (from Greek) and "semi -" (from Latin) both mean half. For example, "hemisphere" (half of a sphere) and "semicircle" (half of a circle).
• Question 219: The word part "Fiss -" means divide or split. For instance, "fissure" which is a narrow opening or a split.

Answer:

• Question 217: below the tongue
• Question 218: half
• Question 219: divide, split