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The medical term for tissue bruising is ____________.
 a. ecchymosis
  b. petechiae
  c. patch
  d. ulcer

Question 2

The destruction of the mucous membrane that appears as an open sore on tissue is a(n) ____________.
 a. purpura
  b. petechiae
  c. patch
  d. ulcer



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Answer to Question 1

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RATIONALE: The medical term for tissue bruising is ecchymosis.

Answer to Question 2

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RATIONALE: The destruction of the mucous membrane that appears as an open sore on tissue is an ulcer.




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