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Redwolflake15

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on: Jun 26, 2018
Any cancer of a gland is referred to as:
 
  A) adenitis.
  B) adenoma.
  C) adenogenic.
  D) adenectomy.

Question 2

An incision into a vein with a needle to withdraw blood for analysis is known as:
 
  A) intravenous.
  B) phlebotomy.
  C) phlebitis.
  D) pericarditis.


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

B
Explanation: A) Adenitis means inflammation of a gland.
B) Correct.
C) Adenogenic means formation of a gland.
D) Adenectomy means surgical excision of a gland.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Intravenous means within the vein.
B) Correct.
C) Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.
D) Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium.


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