Question

1. biopsy literally means ____ /\procedure of.\

cut of life
diagnosis
excision of life
view of life

1. sally had a pyelogram performed today to help diagnose her:

blood vessel blockage
kidney infection
liver cirrhosis
spinal cord deterioration

Explanation:

1. For the first question, "biopsy" comes from the Greek words "bio - " meaning life and " - opsy" which is related to viewing or seeing. But in medical context, it refers to the removal (excision) of a small sample of living tissue for examination. So it means "excision of life".
2. For the second question, a pyelogram is an X - ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder after injection of a contrast medium. It is mainly used to diagnose kidney - related problems like kidney infections. It is not used for diagnosing blood vessel blockage, liver cirrhosis, or spinal cord deterioration.

Answer:

1. C. Excision of life
2. B. kidney infection