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saliriagwu

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The surgical excision of the adrenal gland is termed:
 
  A) adenectomy.
  B) adrenalectomy.
  C) adenoma.
  D) adrenopathy.

Question 2

A fast heartbeat is known as:
 
  A) bradycardia.
  B) myocardial infarction.
  C) vasoconstriction.
  D) tachycardia.


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bdobbins

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Adenectomy is removal of any gland.
B) Correct.
C) Adenoma is tumor of any gland.
D) Adrenopathy is disease of the adrenal gland.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Bradycardia is an abnormally slow heartbeat.
B) A myocardial infarction is a heart attack.
C) Vasoconstriction is constriction of blood vessels.
D) Correct.


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Excellent

cassie_ragen

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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