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dbose

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which cancerous tumors are readily destroyed by radiation therapy?
 
  A) radiodefiant
  B) radiosusceptible
  C) radiosensitive
  D) radioresistant

Question 2

What is the difference in the extent of skin affected between second- and third-degree burns?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


mmpiza

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

C
Explanation: A) Radiodefiant is not a medical word.
B) Radiosusceptible is not a medical word.
C) Correct
D) Radioresistant tumors are not affected by radiation therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Second-degree burns involve the epidermis and the upper part of the dermis. Third-degree burns involve the epidermis and the entire dermis, and sometimes the subcutaneous tissue and muscle layer beneath.


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