Roots Week 7 "auto" flashcard

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What is an autoimmune disease?

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An illness caused by the body attacking its own tissues.

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What is an autopsy?

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An inspection of a body after death.

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What is an autopilot?

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A device that steers a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft in place of a person.

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What is autocorrect?

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A program that identifies misspelled words and fixes them.

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What does autonomy mean?

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Independence in one’s thoughts or actions.

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What is the meaning of 'auto' in terms like 'autonomous'?

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The prefix 'auto' means self or by oneself.

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Can you give an example of an autoimmune disease?

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Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

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What is the purpose of an autopsy?

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To determine the cause of death.

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How does autopilot work in aircraft?

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It uses sensors and computers to control the flight path.

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What is the difference between autocorrect and spell checker?

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Autocorrect automatically fixes errors, while spell checker suggests corrections.