Question

what does the combining form nephr/o mean?
a. nerves
b. kidneys
c. brain
d. nose

Explanation:

In medical terminology, the combining form "nephr/o" is associated with the kidneys. For example, "nephrology" is the study of the kidneys, and "nephritis" is inflammation of the kidneys. Option a (nerves) is related to "neur/o", option c (brain) to "encephal/o", and option d (nose) to "rhin/o".

Answer:

b. kidneys