Debulking Is a Surgical Procedure for Cancer That Has the Intent

question 10

Multiple Choice

Debulking is a surgical procedure for cancer that has the intent of ________.

• A)reducing the size of the tumor
• B)removing the tumor and surrounding tissues
• C)taking a small portion of the tumor for biopsy purposes
• D)removing organs that secrete hormones that encourage the cancer to grow

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Definitions:

Dorsalis Pedis Artery

An artery located on the dorsum of the foot that supplies blood to the area, commonly palpated in order to assess peripheral circulation.

Cephalic Vein

The cephalic vein is a superficial vein in the arm, often used for intravenous injections or blood withdrawal.

Upper Limb

Refers to the region in a human that extends from the deltoid region up to and including the hand.

Draining Blood

The process of removing blood from the body, typically done for medical reasons such as to relieve pressure from a hematoma or in therapeutic phlebotomy.