On autopsy, the brain of a patient who died of Alzheimer disease will show the characteristic neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 2A fracture caused by a disease process such as osteoporosis, bone cancer, or metastasis to the bone is called a/an ________ fracture.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
QUESTION 3A disease caused by a bacterium and its toxin, resulting in inflammation of mucous mem-branes primarily in the mouth and throat, is:
A. botulism
B. diphtheria
C. malaria
D. tetanus
QUESTION 4Where do all lymphatic vessels end?
A) at one main lymph node
B) in the spleen
C) in large veins in the neck
D) in the heart
QUESTION 5The word endocrinology is derived from word parts meaning innermost, secrete, and specialty.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 6A localized collection of pus in the thoracic cavity is ________.
A) emphysema
B) influenza
C) empyema
D) asthma
QUESTION 7A coma is defined as the irreversible loss of all brain function as confirmed by an electroencephalogram.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
QUESTION 8What is the difference between adenocarcinoma and carcinoma?
What will be an ideal response?
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