Which One of the Following Statements About Gastric Carcinoma Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about gastric carcinoma is false?

• A) Gastric carcinoma is the fourth leading cause of death.
• B) Of the malignant tumors of the stomach, 90% are carcinomas.
• C) One half of these malignant tumors occur in the pylorus.
• D) One fourth of these malignant tumors occur in the body and fundus.

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Definitions:

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a critical role in filtration.

Glomerular Capillaries

A network of tiny blood vessels located within the kidneys' glomeruli that play a crucial role in filtering blood to form urine.

Renal Papilla

The apex of the renal pyramid in the kidney where urine flows into the minor calyx.

Renal Calyx

A component of the kidney that funnels urine into the renal pelvis; it is the initial chamber where urine collects after it is produced in the kidney.