An ecchymosis is a pinpoint hemorrhage
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: Petechiae are pinpoint skin hemorrhages. An ecchymosis is blood collecting under the skin.
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What happens during angiogenesis in cancer development?
A. The proto-oncogenes in a single cell mutate to initiate uncontrolled cell division. B. Blood and lymphatic vessels penetrate the tumor to supply it with oxygen and nutrients. C. Cancer cells break away from the original tumor and invade other body parts. D. Precancerous cells multiply while being encapsulated in the original tissue. E. Cancer cells produce chemicals that kill the surrounding blood and lymphatic vessels.
Which is a lesion on the penis that ulcerates, forms a crust, and then heals?
A) genital wart B) inflammation C) seminal vesicle D) chancre
Part of medical self-care includes knowing when to bypass primary care providers and go straight to specialists.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
An injury to a joint that causes tearing of a ligament is known as a
a. Subluxation b. Sprain c. Dislocation d. Strain