Emily knows that she has inherited the oncogene BRCA1 . What does this mean for Emily?
a. She is protected from breast cancer.
b. She has an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
c. She is protected from colon cancer.
d. She has an increased risk of developing colon cancer.
b
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A) the mitochondria B) the cell membrane C) DNA D) RNA
What are the two central organs of the immune system?
a. spleen and tonsils b. bone marrow and thymus gland c. gut-associated lymphatic tissue and bronchial-associated lymphatic tissue d. appendix and spleen e. bone marrow and lymph nodes
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. The post-absorptive state comes before the absorptive state. 2. During Ramadan, the 30-day period of fasting among Muslims, glucose is the fuel source for the brain, the central nervous system and red blood cells. 3. Persons who adopt a severe, prolonged fast are likely to have lower body fat and lean body mass at the end of the fast.
What are the sweet, stuffed pancakes eaten by Middle Eastern Jews called?
a. kataif b. sabikh c. falafel d. tahini e. bureks