Asked by Kirsis Gonzalez on May 01, 2024
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What is the meaning of the suffix -kinesis?
A) kill
B) motion
C) discharge
D) distract
-kinesis
A suffix used in biology and medicine indicating movement or locomotion by a particular mechanism or caused by a specific stimulus.
- Develop comprehension of the significances behind various medical suffixes.
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Dezmarie GanuelasMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The suffix -kinesis means motion, as seen in words like photokinesis (movement in response to light), chemokinesis (movement in response to a chemical stimulus), and electrokinesis (the ability to manipulate electricity).
Learning Objectives
- Develop comprehension of the significances behind various medical suffixes.