Question

hypothermia (hypo-) is a term that means body temperature is ______ the homeostatic range.

equal to

below

abnormal

above

Explanation:

The prefix "hypo - " in medical terminology generally means "below" or "under". For example, hypoglycemia means low blood sugar (sugar level below normal). In the case of hypothermia, it refers to the body temperature being below the homeostatic (normal) range. "Equal to" is incorrect as hypothermia is a deviation from normal. "Abnormal" is too vague, and "Above" would be related to the prefix "hyper - " (e.g., hyperthermia is body temperature above normal).

Answer:

B. Below