Chapter 2

Question 1

Albinism

Answer 1

A genetic condition of reduced melanin in the skin

Question 2

Liposuction

Answer 2

Removal of fat by suction

Question 3

Piloerection: pil/o-, erect/o-, -ion

Answer 3

Action of hair to stand up.

Question 4

Thermoregulation: therm/o-, regular/o-, -ion

Answer 4

Therm/o-: heat
Regular/o-: control
-ion: action; condition
Thermoregulation is the act of controlling heat.

Question 5

Abrasion: Abrams/o-, -ion
To scrap off, action; condition

Answer 5

Abrasion is a superficial wound caused by scraping.

Question 6

perspiration: per-, spir/o-, -action
Through; throughout, breathe; a coil, a process; being or having

Answer 6

Perspiration is a process through a coil

Question 7

Exocrine: ex/o-, -crine
Away from; external; outward. Thing that secretes

Answer 7

Exocrine a type of gland that secrete into ducts

Question 8

Dermabrasion

Answer 8

Form of cosmetic surgery in which the skin is surgically changed to improve appearance