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Medical Terminology and Oncology Quiz

#1

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a breast?

Mastectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of breast tissue.

#2

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

Adenocyte
Explanation

Adenocyte is not a blood cell type.

#3

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

Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Explanation

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

#4

Which term refers to the abnormal growth of tissue?

Hyperplasia
Explanation

Hyperplasia refers to abnormal tissue growth.

#5

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

Lymphocyte
Explanation

Lymphocyte is involved in immune response.

#6

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

A malignant tumor
Explanation

Carcinoma refers to a malignant tumor.

#7

Which of the following is a common symptom of leukemia?

Easy bruising
Explanation

Easy bruising is a common symptom.

#8

What is the primary function of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?

To kill cancer cells
Explanation

Chemotherapy's primary function is killing cancer cells.

#9

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

Leukemia
Explanation

Leukemia is not a type of skin cancer.

#10

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

Hair loss
Explanation

Hair loss is a common side effect.

#11

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

Metastasis
Explanation

Spread of cancer to distant parts.

#12

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

Hysterectomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of the uterus.

#13

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

To evaluate metabolic activity
Explanation

PET scan evaluates metabolic activity.

#14

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

Radiation therapy
Explanation

High-energy x-rays destroy cancer cells in radiation therapy.

#15

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

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Explanation

MRI is a common imaging technique for brain tumors.

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