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savannahhooper

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which is a blood test that detects a protein normally present in an embryo but only seen in adults who have cancer?
 
  A) HCG
  B) CEA
  C) AFP
  D) UA

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The combining forms phleb/o- and ven/o- both mean ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is normally present during pregnancy or in nonpregnant women and men with cancer.
B) Correct CEA stands for carcinoembryonic antigen.
C) Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is normally seen in a fetus, but not in an embryo.
D) Urinalysis (UA) is not a blood test.

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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