1. The term 'analgesia' refers to:
A) A heightened pain response
B) The absence of pain
C) A type of painkiller
D) The study of pain mechanisms
Answer: B) The absence of pain
Rationale: 'Analgesia' comes from the Greek words 'an-' meaning
without, and 'algos' meaning pain, thus it refers to the absence of pain.
2. 'Dysphagia' is a condition that affects:
A) Breathing
B) Swallowing
C) Digestion
D) Speech
Answer: B) Swallowing
Rationale: The prefix 'dys-' means difficult or painful, and 'phagia'
relates to eating or swallowing, making dysphagia a condition of difficul
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