A 45-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for surgical removal of a tumor on her thyroid gland. The surgeon informs her that she will have only a very thin scar. How could this be possible?

DUE TO THE MI SURGERY

Explanation:

Since the 1990s, the "Minimally Invassive" surgery techniques such as video assisted. These fall under endoscopic and leave very thin scars. Length of incision is also correlated with thyroid volume and neck circumference. All these could have led the doctor, having assessed her case, to conclude that she would only have a very thin scar.

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recent improvements in technology/telecommunication/internet have increased the pace of globalization.

explanation:

recent improvements in technology have enhanced the pace of globalization. it is not difficult to recognize that technology has created the human race one big issue. there are several aspects to technology but they all serve to meet us the further. i can beat and be friends with a fellow, thousands of miles away. technology has also bridged the knowledge gap and has presented for the ready transfer of ideas and values.