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bobypop

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following terms means a period of time during which the symptoms of the disease leave?
 
  A) remission
  B) carcinoma in situ
  C) encapsulated
  D) oncogenic

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine?
 
  A) adenocarcinoma
  B) goiter
  C) pheochromocytoma
  D) insulinoma
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: Remission is a period of time during which the symptoms leave. Carcinoma in situ means the tumor has not extended beyond its original site. Encapsulated means the tumor is enclosed in a sheath of tissue. Oncogenic means cancer causing.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: Pheochromocytoma is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine. Adenocarcinoma is a tumor on a gland. Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Insulinoma is a tumor of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas.


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