Author Question: Difficult, labored, or painful respiration due to lung disease is known as ________. A) cough B) ... (Read 9 times)

fagboi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
Difficult, labored, or painful respiration due to lung disease is known as ________.
 
  A) cough
  B) cyanosis
  C) dyspnea
  D) expectoration

Question 2

A cancerous tumor originating in a lymph node is known as a ________.
 
  A) lymphoma
  B) thymoma
  C) splenomegaly
  D) multiple myeloma



jazzlynnnnn

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) This does not describe a cough.
B) Cyanosis is a blue skin color.
C) Correct Dys- means abnormal; difficult; painful.
D) This does not describe expectoration.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) This is a tumor of the thymus not the lymph node.
C) This is an enlargement, but not a cancer.
D) This is a cancer of plasma cells (B lymphocytes).



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

Dogs have been used in studies to detect various cancers in human subjects. They have been trained to sniff breath samples from humans that were collected by having them breathe into special tubes. These people included 55 lung cancer patients, 31 breast cancer patients, and 83 cancer-free patients. The dogs detected 54 of the 55 lung cancer patients as having cancer, detected 28 of the 31 breast cancer patients, and gave only three false-positive results (detecting cancer in people who didn't have it).

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library