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A fluid-filled sac that decreases friction where a tendon rubs against a bone near a synovial joint is called a/an ________.
 
  A) fascicle
  B) extensor
  C) bursa
  D) platysma

Question 2

A procedure that uses a circular metal cutter to remove a plug-shaped core of skin is called a/an ________ biopsy.
 
  A) excisional
  B) incisional
  C) shave
  D) punch


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

C
Explanation: A) A fascicle is a bundle of individual muscle fibers, not a fluid-filled sac.
B) An extensor is a muscle, not a fluid-filled sac.
C) Correct
D) The platysma is a muscle in the neck, not a fluid-filled sac.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) An excisional biopsy removes skin, but not as a plug-shaped core.
B) An incisional biopsy removes some skin, but not as a plug-shaped core.
C) A shave biopsy does not remove a plug-shaped core.
D) Correct


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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