Question

1. the word part fibro- means:

○ fiber
○ band
○ forehead
○ defect

1. the combining form scolio- means:

○ crooked and bent
○ hooked and twisted
○ sway-back
○ hunch-back

Explanation:

Question 15

The prefix "Fibro - " is a commonly used medical or scientific prefix. From the knowledge of word parts, "Fibro - " is associated with the meaning of "fiber". For example, in the term "fibrous" which is related to fiber - like structures. The other options "band", "forehead", and "defect" do not match the meaning of "Fibro - ".

The combining form "Scolio - " is related to the concept of being crooked or bent. In medical terms, "scoliosis" is a condition where the spine is crooked or bent. The option "crooked and bent" matches the meaning of "Scolio - ". The other options "hooked and twisted", "sway - back", and "hunch - back" do not accurately represent the meaning of "Scolio - ".

Answer:

A. fiber

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