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strangeaffliction

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on: Jun 27, 2018
BRCA1 is a genetic mutation that increases the risk of cervical cancer.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to ________ and destroy abnormal tissue.
 
  A) burn
  B) identify
  C) coagulate
  D) freeze


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Jordin Calloway

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

FALSE
Explanation: BRCA1 increases the risk of breast (BR) cancer (CA).

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Cryosurgery does not burn and destroy abnormal tissue.
B) Cryosurgery is not used to identify abnormal tissue.
C) Cryosurgery does not coagulate and destroy abnormal tissue.
D) Correct Cry/o- means cold.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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