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The skin or mucous membrane is the site where an adenocarcinoma will form.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The abbreviation Sx stands for ________.
 
  A) sequela
  B) signs
  C) symptoms
  D) syndrome



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: Aden/o- means gland. An adenocarcinoma forms from the epithelial cells that line the ducts of glands found in the breast, gallbladder, pancreas, prostate, or salivary glands.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) There is no abbreviation for sequela.
B) There is no abbreviation for signs.
C) Correct
D) There is no abbreviation for syndrome.



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