Which organ could develop an adenocarcinoma?
A) pancreas
B) skeletal muscle
C) bone
D) cartilage
A
Explanation: A) Correct! Aden/o- means "gland" and the pancreas is an organ that functions as a gland.
B) Aden/o- means "gland" and skeletal muscle is not a gland.
C) Aden/o- means "gland" and bone is not a gland.
D) Aden/o- means "gland" and cartilage is not a gland.
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