Asked by Sikanderdindyal@gmail.com Dindyal on May 31, 2024

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Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

A) Color
B) Border
C) Asymmetry
D) Freckles
E) Diameter

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes; it is the most serious form of skin cancer.

Freckles

Small, pigmented spots on the skin, typically appearing as a result of exposure to sunlight and predominantly seen in people with lighter skin.

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, representing the longest distance across it.

  • Describe the characteristics and detection methods of skin cancer.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The ABCDE rule is used to evaluate moles for melanoma, which includes Asymmetry (A), Border (B), Color (C), Diameter (D), and Evolving (E). "Freckles" (D) is not part of this rule for assessing if a mole might be cancerous.