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frankwu

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In treating reproductive system disorders, sometimes a body part must be removed. Build a medical term that means removal of a breast.
 
  A) root mast + suffix -ectomy = mastectomy
  B) combining form mamm/o + suffix -plasty = mammoplasty
  C) root lump + suffix -ectomy = lumpectomy
  D) root hyster + suffix -ectomy = hysterectomy

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A crushing injury to the muscles of the leg causes compartment syndrome, which includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) pressure within the compartment of the leg
  B) accumulation of blood in the compartment
  C) tissue death and nerve damage
  D) a fluid-filled cyst on the tendon


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

A

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) It does cause pressure within the compartment.
B) It does cause an accumulation of blood.
C) It does cause tissue death and nerve damage.
D) Correct This describes a ganglion.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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