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TVarnum

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The definition of encephalitis is:
 
  A) a floating blood clot in the brain
  B) inflammation of the brain
  C) softening of brain tissue
  D) a brain tumor

Question 2

Which of the following conditions is a benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes excessive amounts of epinephrine?
 
  a. adenocarcinoma
  b. goiter
  c. pheochromocytoma
  d. myxedema


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Madisongo23

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

B
Explanation: The root encephal means brain and the suffix -itis means inflammation.

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. adenocarcinoma: is a malignant cancer
b. goiter: is enlargement of the thyroid
c. pheochromocytoma: correct
d. myxedema: results from hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in an adult


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

meganmoser117

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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