Removal of All or a Portion of the Colon Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

Removal of all or a portion of the colon is referred to as a(n) :

• A)colostomy.
• B)colectomy.
• C)ileostomy.
• D)gastrectomy.
• E)ostomy.

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Definitions:

Molecular Structure

Describes the arrangement and bonds between atoms within a molecule, determining its chemical properties and behavior.

Mutation

An alteration in the molecular structure of an individual’s DNA.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Heterozygous

Referring to an organism that has two different alleles for a specific gene, one inherited from each parent.