ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND PATHOLOGY Flashcards
1
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The majority of glandular tissue exists in groups known as A. terminal ductal units B. lobules C. lobes D. lactiferous ducts
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C. lobes
2
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Each lobe of fibroglandular tissue within the breast is further divided into numerous A. segments B. lobules C. acini D. glands
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B. lobules
3
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The term trabeculae refers to what structures in the breast? 1. blood vessels 2. ducts 3. lobules 4. connective tissue A. 1, 2, & 3 B. 2, 3, & 4 C. 1, 2, & 4 D. 1, 3, & 4
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C. 1, 2, & 4
4
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The arterial blood supply to the breast is provided by all of the following EXCEPT: A. intercostal arteries B. lactiferous arteries C. axillary arteries D. internal mammary arteries
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B. lactiferous arteries
5
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All of the following are common signs or symptoms associated with breast cancer EXCEPT: 1. dimpling 2. thermal sensitivity 3. nipple discharge A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, & 3
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B. 2 only
6
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During a breast examination a large vague nonfixated mass with no dominant area is felt. This is most often associated with: A. Paget’s disease B. Fibrocystic disease C. Infiltrating ductal CA D. Glandular atrophy
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B. Fibrocystic disease
7
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Hematogenous metastasis from the breast are most likely spread by cells entering the: 1. axillary veins 2. pulmonary veins 3. pectoralis veins A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2, & 3
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A. 1 only
8
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The most common form of infiltrating ductal tumor is the: A. comedocarcinoma B. scirrhous carcinoma C. fibroadenoma D. papilloma
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B. scirrhous carcinoma
9
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The terminal sac-like dilation’s of the lacrimal ducts which enlarge during pregnancy are called the: A. acini B. villi C. alveoli D. cilli
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A. acini
10
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Marked hypertrophy of the glands and ducts within the breast are most commonly associated with: A. senescence B. puberty C. menopause D. pregnancy
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D. pregnancy
11
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The normal reduction in the number of breast lobules called involution are most pronounced during: 1. adolescence 2. pregnancy 3. menopause A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2 & 3 D. 1, 2, & 3
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C. 2 & 3
