Which type of cancer may be treated with what is commonly referred to as "chemical castration"?
Bladder
Testicular
Prostatic
Urethral
The Correct Answer is C
A. Bladder cancer:
Bladder cancer is treated through surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, but not by "chemical castration."
B. Testicular cancer:
While testicular cancer may involve treatments that affect hormones, chemical castration is typically not a treatment for testicular cancer.
C. Prostatic cancer:
Prostatic cancer (prostate cancer) is often treated with chemical castration (using medications such as LHRH agonists or anti-androgens) to reduce testosterone levels and slow tumor growth.
D. Urethral cancer:
Urethral cancer is rare and treated with surgery or chemotherapy, not chemical castration.
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Correct Answer is ["C","E"]
Explanation
A. Lung abscess:
A lung abscess is a localized pus collection from infection, not a cause of COPD.
B. Pneumothorax:
Pneumothorax is air in the pleural space, causing lung collapse, but it is not a cause of COPD.
C. Pulmonary emphysema:
Emphysema is a destruction of alveolar walls and a main component of COPD.
D. Histoplasmosis:
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection; while it can cause chronic lung problems, it is not a classic cause of COPD.
E. Chronic asthma:
Chronic, poorly controlled asthma can lead to airway remodeling, contributing to COPD development.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. A general low count of red blood cells:
This describes anemia, not hyperlipidemia.
B. Bulging or dilation of a portion of an arterial wall:
This describes an aneurysm, not hyperlipidemia.
C. Elevated levels of lipids in the bloodstream:
Hyperlipidemia means high blood levels of lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides).
D. A lack of red blood cell membrane proteins:
This is a description of certain types of hemolytic anemia, not hyperlipidemia.
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