Elderly people tend to develop cancer more frequently than younger people. Give an explanation for this observation that relates to immune function

What will be an ideal response


As one ages, the efficiency of the immune system begins to decline. This may allow cancer to become established more easily.

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Which of the following is true of the adrenal medulla?

A) It releases epinephrine. B) It responds to stimuli from the sympathetic nervous system. C) It helps produce the "fight-or-flight" response. D) All of the above are true of the adrenal medulla.

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The procedure in which the vocal cords are visualized for placement of an ET tube is called direct:

A) bronchoscopy. B) tracheostomy. C) pharyngoscopy. D) laryngoscopy.

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People lacking Rh factor are born with circulating antibodies against it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The fasciculus cuneatus is part of the

A.  anterolateral pathway. B.  spinocerebellar pathway. C.  posterior funiculus--medial lemniscal pathway. D.  lateral spinothalamic tract. E.  fasciculus gracilis.

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