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  1. The suffix '-emia' refers to a condition of the:

    Answer: Blood

    The suffix '-emia' specifically denotes a condition relating to the blood, as in 'anemia' or 'hypoglycemia'.

  2. Which prefix means 'below normal' or 'deficient'?

    Answer: Hypo-

    Hypo- means below normal or deficient, as in hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hypotension (low blood pressure).

  3. The term 'thrombocytopenia' refers to a decrease in:

    Answer: Platelets

    Thrombocyte means platelet, and the suffix -penia means deficiency, so thrombocytopenia is a decrease in platelets.

  4. What does the prefix 'cyto-' mean?

    Answer: Cell

    The prefix 'cyto-' means cell, as seen in terms like cytology (study of cells) and cytoplasm.

  5. The suffix '-itis' denotes:

    Answer: Inflammation

    The suffix '-itis' means inflammation, as in appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix) or arthritis (inflammation of joints).

  6. Which term means pertaining to the liver?

    Answer: Hepatic

    Hepatic is derived from the root 'hepat-' meaning liver, as in hepatitis (inflammation of the liver).

  7. The combining form 'erythr/o' refers to which color or cell type?

    Answer: Red/erythrocytes

    Erythr/o means red and refers to red blood cells (erythrocytes), derived from the Greek word for red.