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WWatsford

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The surgical removal of the breast tissue and the underarm lymph nodes is called:
 
  A) hysterectomy.
  B) mastectomy.
  C) oophorectomy.
  D) hymenectomy.

Question 2

The first breast milk after childbirth is called:
 
  A) meconium.
  B) colostrum.
  C) menarche.
  D) mucosa.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) A hysterectomy is removal of the uterus.
B) Correct.
C) An oophorectomy is removal of the ovary.
D) A hymenectomy is removal of tissue over the vaginal opening.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Meconium is the first bowel movement of the newborn.
B) Correct.
C) Menarche is the first menstrual period.
D) Mucosa is a layer of tissue.


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