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RRMR

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What type of biopsy involves removing the mass or entire structure from the body?
 
  a. Brush
  b. Excisional
  c. Incisional
  d. Smear

Question 2

What type of specimen is collected with a circular sharp, hollow tip?
 
  a. Aspiration biopsy
  b. Brush biopsy
  c. Punch biopsy
  d. Smear



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
During an excisional biopsy, the mass or entire structure is cut and removed from the body. Some excisional biopsies can be performed endoscopically.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A punch biopsy is an instrument with a 3- to 4-mm circular sharp, hollow tip used to sample skin lesions in a cookie-cutter manner.



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