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pref. iso-
(a) across
(b) life
(c) within
(d) equal
 
adj. ultraviolet
(a) having shorter wavelengths than visible light
(b) not able to respond readily
(c) energy-releasing during the breakdown of complex mulecules into simple molecules
(d) having a thin edge suited for cutting
 
n. isosorbide dinitrate
(a) generic name for drug which is used pharmacologically as a vasodilator; brand names: Isordil, Sorbitrate
(b) urge
(c) organism that makes their own food from simple food sources
(d) the period of closed-eye rest usually taken at night
 
n. heat
(a) pancreatic unit that makes insulin
(b) a series of fluids or drugs that are run into a vein over a set amount of time
(c) high temparature
(d) a hormone made in the pancreas
 
n. forebrain
(a) the main sex hormone in the male
(b) part of the DNA capable of replicating itself
(c) prosencephalon
(d) cell that make new bone by producing collagen

 

n. mastoid
(a) department in a hospital or clinic that is equipped to provide immediate or medical treatment
(b) part of the skull
(c) the tendency of biological catalysts to catalyze one or few reactions
(d) organ that helps cells hold their shape and assists in cell division
 
adj. unreactive
(a) lasts a long time; persistent
(b) relating to a gene form that is only expressed when two alleles are present; relating to one from each parent
(c) pain-killing properties
(d) not able to respond readily
 
n. stomata
(a) pores on the leaf surface
(b) all of the energetic reactions that take place in a cell or organism
(c) olfactory sense; an odor
(d) a healthy person who worries excessively about their health and believes they are ill
 
adj. somatic
(a) relating to the body
(b) related to the side
(c) scraggy; scrawny; skinny
(d) lack of blood supply
 
n. hemiacetal
(a) carefulness; vigilance; watchfulness
(b) molecule containing an alkyl group
(c) reaction where molecular bonds are broken by reaction with water
(d) lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat

pref. iso- (d) equal
adj. ultraviolet (a) having shorter wavelengths than visible light
n. isosorbide dinitrate (a) generic name for drug which is used pharmacologically as a vasodilator; brand names: Isordil, Sorbitrate
n. heat (c) high temparature
n. forebrain (c) prosencephalon
n. mastoid (b) part of the skull
adj. unreactive (d) not able to respond readily
n. stomata (a) pores on the leaf surface
adj. somatic (a) relating to the body
n. hemiacetal (b) molecule containing an alkyl group

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