DH theory

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What procedure could save a patients life?

head and neck exam
which of the following is not assessed during head and neck examination?
A. TMJ
B. ear drum
C. skin of face and neck
D. lymph nodes of head and neck

B. ear drum
(this multiple choice question has been scrambled)
the cervical lymph nodes lie above, beneath, and posterior to the_____________

sternocleidomasoid muscle
the medical term for enlarged lymph node is?

lymphadenopathy
which of the following is the largest salivary gland?
A. submandibular
B. parotid
C. parathyroid
D. submandibular

B. parotid
(this multiple choice question has been scrambled)
the thyroid gland secretes hormones that:

control the body's metabolic rate
according to the oral cancer foundation, what is the death rate from oral cancer in the united states?

24 people a day!
of the oral structures, which has the highest incidence rate of oral cancer?

the tongue
What are some risk factors known for oral cancer?
- smoking
- chewing tobacco
- alcohol
Which of these lesions is least likely to signal oral cancer?
A. brown lesions
B. white lesions
C. red lesions

A. brown lesion
(this multiple choice question has been scrambled)
true or false. erythroplakia have the greatest potential for becoming precancerous

true
true or false. any white or red lesion that does not resolve in 2 weeks should be biopsied to obtain a definitive diagnosis.

true