The Difference Between an Excisional Biopsy and an Incisional Biopsy

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Multiple Choice

The difference between an excisional biopsy and an incisional biopsy is that an excisional biopsy involves the:

• A) use of a needle to obtain fluid samples.
• B) removal of the entire lesion.
• C) taking a "bite" from the lesion for study.
• D) shaving of the superficial layers of the lesion.

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Definitions:

Second Stage

In the context of labor and delivery, it refers to the period of childbirth when the mother pushes and leads to the delivery of the baby.

Amniotic Sac

A fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the embryo and fetus in the uterus.

Baby's Head

The upper part of an infant's body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, notable for its large size relative to the rest of the body.

Uterine Contractions

Involuntary muscular contractions of the uterus, significant for menstrual processes, childbirth, and sometimes indicative of reproductive health issues.