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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #38168 Medium The dentist
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Now, let's talk about the symptoms of oral cancer. First off, a regular check up with your dentist is a good time to check for signs of cancer. The exam should include a close inspection of the roof of the mouth, the back of the throat and the insides of the cheeks for either white or red patches. Other problems which can indicate an oral cancer would be bleeding from the mouth and loose teeth.

If any white patches or red and white patches are found in the mouth, these are tell-tale signs of possible oral cancer. If/should these patches would be observed, the dentist will most likely order a biopsy to determine whether or not they are malignant. The dentist must also rule out other causes for these patches as these are also associated with infections. If you notice any white or red and white patch or patches in your mouth, it is recommended that you visit your dentist or doctor immediately.

Which of the following are some of the tell-tale signs of oral cancer?

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Option 2: "Bleeding from the gums"

Explanation: This option is correct as the text states that bleeding from the mouth is a problem that can indicate oral cancer. This aligns with the overall theme of identifying symptoms of oral cancer.

Option 1: "Red boils on the tongue"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention red boils on the tongue as a symptom of oral cancer. The symptoms discussed include white or red patches, bleeding from the mouth, and loose teeth, but not boils.

Option 3: "Biopsy to determine malignancy"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because while a biopsy is mentioned in the text, it is not a symptom of oral cancer. Instead, it is a procedure that may be performed if symptoms are observed, thus it does not fit the question about tell-tale signs.

Option 4: "Loose teeth"

Explanation: This option is correct as the text explicitly states that loose teeth can indicate oral cancer. This is a direct reference to the symptoms discussed, supporting the identification of oral cancer.

Option 5: "Frequent infections in the mouth"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because while infections are mentioned in the context of ruling out other causes for patches, they are not listed as tell-tale signs of oral cancer. Thus, it does not meet the criteria for the question.

Option 6: "Patches at the back of the throat"

Explanation: This option is correct as the text indicates that a close inspection of the back of the throat for patches is part of the examination for oral cancer. This directly relates to the symptoms being identified.

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