Greek and Latin Roots in Science
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What is the primary source of milk in mammals?

  • Egg cells
  • Sperm cells
  • Mammary glands (correct)
  • Nucha
  • What does the root word 'oo' signify in biological terms?

  • Spring
  • Egg (correct)
  • Red
  • Bear
  • Which fruit is indicated by the term 'Prunus persica'?

  • Peach (correct)
  • Banana
  • Apple
  • Cherry
  • What is the root word for the term relating to heat?

    <p>Therm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which family do bears belong to, as referenced in the content?

    <p>Ursidae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'xer' denote in scientific terms?

    <p>Dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the root 'zo' as used in biology?

    <p>Animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'brady' refer to in medical terminology?

    <p>Slow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which root word is associated with hair loss?

    <p>Alopec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'gastr' refer to in medical terms?

    <p>Stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'hem' mean in medical terminology?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following root words means 'thousand'?

    <p>Kilo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'dent' refer to?

    <p>Teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the root word 'ileum' mean?

    <p>Twisted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which root word is derived from Latin and means 'cup'?

    <p>Acetabul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Greek and Latin Roots in Scientific Terminology

    • Acetabul: Refers to a cup-like structure, derived from Latin.
    • Alopec: Refers to hair loss, derived from the Greek word for mange in foxes.
    • Brady: Refers to something that is slow, often abnormally slow.
    • Cani: Refers to a dog.
    • Dent: Refers to teeth.
    • Erythr: Refers to the color red.
    • Flacc: Refers to something that is flabby or limp.
    • Gastr: Refers to the stomach.
    • Hem: Refers to blood.
    • Ileum: Refers to a twisted structure, specifically the ileum, a part of the small intestine.
    • Junc: Refers to joining or binding things together.
    • Kilo: Refers to one thousand.
    • Lact: Refers to milk.
    • Mamma: Refers to a breast.
    • Nuch: Refers to the back of the neck.
    • Oo: Refers to an egg.
    • Persic: Refers to a peach.
    • Rhodo: Refers to red, as in the color of a rhododendron.
    • Sacchar: Refers to sugar.
    • Therm: Refers to heat.
    • Urs: Refers to a bear.
    • Vern: Refers to spring, as in the vernal equinox.
    • Xer: Refers to dryness.
    • Zo: Refers to animals.

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    Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Latin roots in scientific terminology. This quiz covers various roots and their meanings, which are essential for understanding scientific language. Test your knowledge and improve your vocabulary in a fun and engaging way.

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