A radical neck dissection for cancer would include partial ...

[sabina]

A radical neck dissection for cancer would include partial removal of the ________.
 
  A) pharynx
  B) mandible
  C) epiglottis
  D) maxillary sinus

Question 2

A patient with gynecomastia has ________.
 
  A) an enlarged penis
  B) an enlarged prostate
  C) enlargement of the male breast
  D) enlarged testicles

[matt]

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) The pharynx is not removed in a radical neck dissection.
B) Correct
C) The epiglottis is not removed in a radical neck dissection.
D) The maxillary sinus is not removed in a radical neck dissection.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Gynecomastia does not involve the penis.
B) Gynecomastia does not involve the prostate gland.
C) Correct Gynec/o- means female and mast/o- means breast. The male breast is enlarged to resemble a female breast.
D) Gynecomastia does not involve the testicles.

[sabina]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[aliotak]

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