Fall Semester Final

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What are benign tumors?

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Benign tumors are neoplasms that are confined to a local area and do not spread to other parts of the body.

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How many lobes are in the human lungs?

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The human lungs are divided into five lobes.

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What is hypertrophy?

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Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of individual cells, resulting in an enlarged tissue mass, such as skeletal muscle enlarging due to constant exercise.

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What does a physical examination include?

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A physical examination includes auscultation, palpation, and percussion.

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What are platelets?

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Platelets are types of cells in the blood that cause blood clots to form.

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What is the definition of neoplasm?

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A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of tissue, which can be benign or malignant.

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What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

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Benign tumors do not spread and are usually not harmful, while malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

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What is hyperplasia?

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Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ, which can lead to an increase in size.

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What is atrophy?

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Atrophy is the decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue.

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What is dysplasia?

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Dysplasia is the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs.