10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a biopsy?
To diagnose cancer
What is the difference between a biopsy and an autopsy?
A biopsy is done on a living person, while an autopsy is done on a dead person
Who performs an autopsy?
A medical examiner
What is the role of a microscope in a biopsy?
To examine the tissue sample
What is the 'gold standard' in diagnosing cancer?
Biopsy
What is the term for the period of recovery after a disease or illness?
Convalescence
What is the term for the unwanted outcomes of a primary condition?
Sequelae
What is the term for the probability of recovery or other outcomes of a disease?
Prognosis
What is the term for the process of maximizing the function of diseased tissues?
Rehabilitation
What is the term for the condition that triggers an acute episode of a disease?
Precipitating factor
Test your knowledge of biopsy and autopsy procedures, including their purposes and applications in medical diagnosis. Learn about the role of these procedures in determining cause of death and diagnosing diseases like cancer.
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