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DelorasTo

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The sublingual glands are located under the lower jaw bone.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The study and treatment of a (cancerous) mass or tumor is ________.
 
  A) pharmacology
  B) geriatrics
  C) oncology
  D) dietetics



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: The sublingual glands are located under the tongue. The combining form lingu/o- means tongue.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Pharmacology is the study of drugs.
B) Geriatrics is concerned with older adults.
C) Correct
D) Dietetics is concerned with diet and foods.



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