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mcmcdaniel

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An elevated level of ________ in the blood can point to liver cancer.
 
  A) alpha fetoprotein (AFP)
  B) karyotype
  C) progesterone receptors
  D) BRCA 1

Question 2

Discuss the similarity and the difference between a leiomyoma and a leiomyosarcoma.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: A) Correct
B) Karyotype is not in the blood.
C) Progesterone receptors do not point to liver cancer.
D) BRCA1 does not point to liver cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Both are tumors of the smooth muscle of the myometrium of the uterus. A leiomyoma is a benign tumor that is also called a uterine fibroid. A leiomyosarcoma is a cancerous tumor.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


AngeliqueG

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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