Question

multiple choice question

in the term endocrine, the suffix is ______.

en-
-docrine
endo-
-crine
-ine

Explanation:

Analyze the word structure of endocrine

The term endocrine is constructed from three distinct word parts:

• Prefix: endo- (meaning within or inside)
• Word Root: crin (meaning to secrete)
• Suffix: -ine (a suffix meaning relating to, or forming a chemical substance/adjective)

Identify the suffix

The suffix is the word part attached to the end of a word root to modify its meaning. In endocrine, the ending element is -ine.

Answer:

• en-
• -docrine
• endo-
• -crine
• -ine (Correct answer)