An Increased Level of ________ Indicates Prostate Disease or Possibly

question 80

Multiple Choice

An increased level of ________ indicates prostate disease or possibly prostate cancer.

• A) fluorescent treponemal antibody
• B) prostate-specific antigen
• C) semen
• D) testosterone

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Definitions:

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, playing a major role in movement.

Periosteum

Surrounding the bones, apart from the joint surfaces, is a compact layer of vascular connective tissue.

Intramembranous Ossification

A process by which bone tissue is formed directly from fibrous connective tissue, playing a crucial role in the development of flat bones like those of the skull.

Cartilage Models

Represents a phase in endochondral ossification where cartilage is eventually replaced by bone.