Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About the Medical

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the medical term hypernephroma?

• A) It breaks into hyper (over) + nephr (kidney) + oma (tumor).
• B) It is a cancer of the kidneys.
• C) It is a disease of the kidneys characterized by the formation of many fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys.
• D) It is a form of nephropathy.
• E) It is another name for renal cell carcinoma.

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Definitions:

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries that lead to capillaries, regulating blood flow and pressure by constricting or dilating.

Capillaries

Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting arterioles and venules, and facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and the tissues.

Intercostals Arteries

Intercostal arteries are blood vessels that run between the ribs and supply blood to the chest wall and upper back areas.

Rib Area

The part of the body's torso that houses the rib cage, providing protection for the thoracic organs.