Module 2 Flashcards

1
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Features of a good test

A

Sensitive: detect at an early stage
Specific:identity a cancer
Cost effective
Accurate

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2
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Incisional biopsy

Excisional biopsy

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Incisional: remove small area for exam

Excisional: entire area at risk is removed

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3
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Granular leukocytes

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Neutrophils (60-70%)
Eosinophils (1-4%)
Basophils (0.5-1%)

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4
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Agranular leukocytes

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Lymphocytes (20-40%)

Monocytes (2-8%)

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5
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RBC

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Erythrocytes

Produced in bone marrow

Life span 120days

Carries oxygen

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6
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Hemoglobin

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Oxygen carrying component of RBC

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7
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WBC

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Formed in bone marrow

Life span 14 days

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8
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Platelets

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Thrombocytes

Formed in bone marrow

Life span 12 days

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