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What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?
- To diagnose cancer (correct)
- To examine the body and organs after death
- To remove a tumor
- To determine the cause of death
What is the difference between a biopsy and an autopsy?
What is the difference between a biopsy and an autopsy?
- A biopsy is done on a dead person, while an autopsy is done on a living person
- A biopsy is used to determine the cause of death, while an autopsy is used to diagnose cancer
- A biopsy is done on a living person, while an autopsy is done on a dead person (correct)
- A biopsy is used to diagnose cancer, while an autopsy is used to diagnose other diseases
Who performs an autopsy?
Who performs an autopsy?
- A radiologist
- A pathologist
- A medical examiner (correct)
- A surgeon
What is the role of a microscope in a biopsy?
What is the role of a microscope in a biopsy?
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What is the 'gold standard' in diagnosing cancer?
What is the 'gold standard' in diagnosing cancer?
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What is the term for the period of recovery after a disease or illness?
What is the term for the period of recovery after a disease or illness?
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What is the term for the unwanted outcomes of a primary condition?
What is the term for the unwanted outcomes of a primary condition?
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What is the term for the probability of recovery or other outcomes of a disease?
What is the term for the probability of recovery or other outcomes of a disease?
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What is the term for the process of maximizing the function of diseased tissues?
What is the term for the process of maximizing the function of diseased tissues?
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What is the term for the condition that triggers an acute episode of a disease?
What is the term for the condition that triggers an acute episode of a disease?
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