Question

which of the following statements is true? multiple choice when you change a medical term from singular to plural, just add an s to any term. pronunciation of terms is best learned by reading the term repeatedly. the suffix -ion means pertaining to. the last step in analysis of a medical term is to identify the suffix. recognizing word elements helps in the process of dissecting the term.

Explanation:

• Adding an "s" to make a medical - term plural is not always correct as some terms follow Latin or Greek pluralization rules.
• Repeating a term may not be the best way to learn pronunciation as it lacks guidance on correct sounds.
• The suffix "-ion" typically indicates a process or state, not "pertaining to".
• Identifying the suffix is usually one of the first steps in analyzing a medical term, not the last.
• Recognizing word elements (prefixes, roots, suffixes) is crucial for dissecting medical terms.

Answer:

E. Recognizing word elements helps in the process of dissecting the term.