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joesmith1212

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Which of the following terms is NOT a surgical procedure?
 
  a. audiometry
  b. laryngoplasty
  c. tonsillectomy
  d. tracheotomy

Question 2

Which of the following terms means one who studies the endocrine system?
 
  a. endocrinologist
  b. endocrinoma
  c. endocrinopathy
  d. endocrinology



ebonylittles

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Answer to Question 1

a
Explanation:
a. audiometry: correct
b. laryngoplasty: means surgical repair of the voice box
c. tonsillectomy: means excision of the tonsils
d. tracheotomy: means incision into the trachea

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. endocrinologist: correct
b. endocrinoma: means endocrine tumor
c. endocrinopathy: means endocrine disease
d. endocrinology: means study of the endocrine system



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