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vHAUNG6011

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This is a skin cancer that arises from pigment-producing cells. Its name means black tumor.
 
  A) Kaposi's sarcoma
  B) squamous cell carcinoma
  C) basal cell carcinoma
  D) melanoma

Question 2

Which surgical procedure is the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound?
 
  A) debridement
  B) electrocautery
  C) cauterization
  D) cryosurgery


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Swizqar

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

D
Explanation: The root melan means black for melanin, which produces pigmentation of the skin. The suffix -oma means tumor.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: Debridement is the surgical procedure that removes dead or damaged tissue from a wound. Electrocautery is a surgical procedure that removes tissue with an electric current. Cauterization is the destruction of tissue by using caustic chemicals, electric currents, heat, or by freezing. Cryosurgery is the use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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