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kamilo84

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Leukemia is named according to the type of leukocyte that is most prevalent in the blood and whether ________.
 
  A) it is cancerous or not
  B) infection is also present
  C) the onset was acute or chronic
  D) there is also lymphadenopathy

Question 2

Coughing up blood-tinged sputum is known as ________.
 
  A) pulmonary embolus
  B) hemothorax
  C) hemoptysis
  D) expectoration


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harveenkau8139

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Leukemia is always malignant, so that does not affect how it is named.
B) Leukemia is a cancer, not an infection.
C) Correct
D) Leukemia is not named according to lymphadenopathy.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) This does not describe pulmonary embolus.
B) This does not describe hemothorax.
C) Correct
D) Expectoration does not always produce sputum.


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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