Medical Terminology and Oncology Quiz

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#1

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a breast?

Laparotomy
Mastectomy
Osteotomy
Laminectomy
#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood cell?

Erythrocyte
Thrombocyte
Leukocyte
Adenocyte
#3

What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for in the medical field?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Radiology Indicator
Magnetic Reflex Instrument
Musculoskeletal Reconstructive Imaging
#4

Which term refers to the abnormal growth of tissue?

Atrophy
Hypertrophy
Hyperplasia
Dysplasia
#5

Which of the following terms refers to a type of white blood cell that is involved in the immune response?

Erythrocyte
Thrombocyte
Lymphocyte
Neutrophil
#6

What does the term 'carcinoma' refer to in oncology?

A benign tumor
A malignant tumor
An inflammation
A cyst
#7

Which of the following is a common symptom of leukemia?

Jaundice
Weight gain
Easy bruising
Hypertension
#8

What is the primary function of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?

To surgically remove tumors
To prevent cancer from occurring
To kill cancer cells
To repair damaged cells
#9

Which of the following is NOT a common type of skin cancer?

Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Leukemia
#10

Which of the following is a common side effect of radiation therapy in cancer treatment?

Hair loss
Increased appetite
Vision improvement
Weight gain
#11

What is the process by which cancer cells spread to distant parts of the body?

Apoptosis
Angiogenesis
Metastasis
Necrosis
#12

What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus?

Hysterectomy
Cystectomy
Nephrectomy
Salpingectomy
#13

What is the primary function of a PET scan in oncology?

To detect abnormalities in blood flow
To measure bone density
To evaluate metabolic activity
To assess lung function
#14

What is the process of using high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells?

Immunotherapy
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Hormone therapy
#15

Which of the following is a common diagnostic imaging technique for brain tumors?

Colonoscopy
Electrocardiogram
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Pulmonary function test

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