Question

question 55
the three - layered membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and literally means membrane is called the:
o ganglion
o ventricles
o meninges
o nerves

question 56
the term which literally means \under/ribs cartilage/condition\ refers to which diagnosis?
o bipolar disorder
o depression
o hypochondriasis
o schizophrenia

question 57
the medical terms palpebr/itis and blepharo/ptosis refer to:
o eyelid tearing and eyelid crusts
o eyelid tumors and eyelid swelling
o eyelid stye \hordeolum\ and eyelid infections
o eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping

Explanation:

• For Question 55: The meninges are the three - layered membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.
• For Question 56: "Hypochondriasis" has roots that can be related to "under/ribs cartilage/condition" in a historical etymological sense related to the old - belief that the area under the ribs was related to health concerns.
• For Question 57: "Palpebr/itis" means inflammation of the eyelid (the suffix "-itis" indicates inflammation) and "Blepharo/ptosis" means drooping of the eyelid (the suffix "-ptosis" indicates a drooping condition).

Answer:

• Question 55: C. meninges
• Question 56: C. hypochondriasis
• Question 57: D. eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping