Author Question: A radical neck dissection for cancer would include partial removal of the ________. A) pharynx ... (Read 108 times)

sabina · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

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.