Asked by Brantley Mills on May 04, 2024
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A Pap test can warn against ________.
A) ovarian cancer in Stage I
B) ovarian and cervical cancer in any stage
C) cervical cancer even before it begins
D) HPV but is unreliable in detecting cancer
Pap Test
A screening procedure for cervical cancer that involves collecting cells from a woman's cervix to check for abnormalities.
Cervical Cancer
A type of cancer that occurs in the cervix, often caused by certain strains of HPV.
HPV
HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, a DNA virus from the papillomavirus family that can lead to several infections, including those that cause warts and are associated with certain cancers.
- Acquire knowledge on the importance of screening for cancer and the early discovery of it.
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pratiksha baviskarMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A Pap test can detect abnormalities in cervical cells, which can lead to cervical cancer. It is not a screening test for ovarian cancer and is not reliable in detecting HPV or cancer in other parts of the body.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the importance of screening for cancer and the early discovery of it.