#1
Which term refers to the surgical removal of a breast?
Mastectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of breast tissue.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a type of blood cell?
Adenocyte
ExplanationAdenocyte is not a blood cell type.
#3
What does the abbreviation 'MRI' stand for in the medical field?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ExplanationMRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
#4
Which term refers to the abnormal growth of tissue?
Hyperplasia
ExplanationHyperplasia 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
ExplanationLymphocyte is involved in immune response.
#6
What does the term 'carcinoma' refer to in oncology?
A malignant tumor
ExplanationCarcinoma refers to a malignant tumor.
#7
Which of the following is a common symptom of leukemia?
Easy bruising
ExplanationEasy bruising is a common symptom.
#8
What is the primary function of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
To kill cancer cells
ExplanationChemotherapy's primary function is killing cancer cells.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a common type of skin cancer?
Leukemia
ExplanationLeukemia 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
ExplanationHair loss is a common side effect.
#11
What is the process by which cancer cells spread to distant parts of the body?
Metastasis
ExplanationSpread of cancer to distant parts.
#12
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus?
Hysterectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the uterus.
#13
What is the primary function of a PET scan in oncology?
To evaluate metabolic activity
ExplanationPET scan evaluates metabolic activity.
#14
What is the process of using high-energy x-rays to destroy cancer cells?
Radiation therapy
ExplanationHigh-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)
ExplanationMRI is a common imaging technique for brain tumors.