A patient with ovarian cancer has a series of blood tests done. The alpha fetoprotein level is high. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this level?
A) The high alpha fetoprotein level indicates that the cancer is responding well to treatment.
B) The high alpha fetoprotein level is normal and has no relationship to the cancer.
C) The lower the level, the more advanced the cancer.
D) The higher the level, the more advanced the cancer.
D
Explanation: A) This statement is not true.
B) This statement is not true.
C) This statement is not true.
D) Correct!
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a. 10 minutes of stretching every day b. 20 minutes of stretching every day c. 10 minutes of stretching every other day d. 20 minutes of stretching every other day
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A. concentric activity in the hip extensors and knee extensors. B. concentric activity in the hip flexors and knee flexors. C. eccentric activity in the hip extensors and knee extensors. D. gravity.
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A. Breast abrasions B. Breast contusion C. Stretching of the ligaments of Cooper D. Nipple chafing