A ________is removal of a portion of the brain to treat epilepsy and other disorders, such as brain cancer.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Lobectomy

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prophylaxis : Preventative ______ that tends to prevent the onset of an infection or other type of disease.

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm?

A) follicle-stimulating hormone B) thyroid-stimulating hormone C) growth hormone D) luteinizing hormone

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The abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation is called:

a. dementia b. convulsions c. palsy d. delirium

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Which type of cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women?

A. Lung cancer B. Breast cancer C. Liver cancer D. Colon cancer

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