Match the Explanations with the Associated Abbreviations Related to Oncology

question 44

Multiple Choice

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviations related to oncology:
-PSCT

• A)promotes the growth of red blood cells
• B)microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease
• C)unit of radiation equal to one hundredth of a rad
• D)secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels
• E)type of biological response modifier used in cancer treatment
• F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
• G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
• H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
• I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
• J)staging system for evaluate malignancies

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Definitions:

Ganglion Cell

A type of neuron located in the retina that receives visual information from photoreceptors and transmits it to the brain.

Bipolar Cell

A type of neuron found in the retina, serving as an intermediate layer that transmits signals from photoreceptors to ganglion cells.

Cone

A type of photoreceptor cell in the retina that is responsible for color vision and works best in relatively bright light.

Light-Sensitive

The characteristic of being responsive or reactive to light, often referring to cells or materials.