Question

1. which combining form means cartilage?

chondr/o
aer/o
conl/o
lob/o

Explanation:

To determine the combining form for "cartilage", we analyze each option:

• "Chondr/o" is a combining form that specifically means cartilage (e.g., in terms like chondrocyte, chondrosarcoma).
• "Aer/o" relates to air or gas (e.g., aerobe).
• "Coni/o" is related to dust or cone (context - dependent, not cartilage).
• "Lab/o" relates to the lip or labium (e.g., labial).

So, "Chondr/o" is the correct combining form for cartilage.

Answer:

A. Chondr/o