GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following tests helps in diagnosis of cancer?
A
Biopsy test
B
Urine test
C
Blood test
D
Neuro test
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Imaging tests used in diagnosing cancer may include a computerized tomography (CT) scan, bone scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) scan, ultrasound and X-ray, among others. Biopsy. During a biopsy, your doctor collects a sample of cells for testing in the laboratory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Biopsy test is typically associated with cancer. It is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from your body so that it can be analyzed in a laboratory.

Detailed explanation-3: -The biopsy results help your health care provider determine whether the cells are cancerous. If the cells are cancerous, the results can tell your care provider where the cancer originated-the type of cancer. A biopsy also helps your care provider determine how aggressive your cancer is-the cancer’s grade.

Detailed explanation-4: -Molecular or genetic tests for diagnosis Sometimes, other tests help the doctor further classify the tumor. For example, to diagnose some types of leukemia, the pathologist looks for specific genetic changes in the cancerous blood cells.

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