Explain why the incidence of cancer is higher in the elderly than in young people
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For a cell to become cancerous and undergo malignant transformation, at least five or six mutations (depending on the cell type) must accumulate independently. Because of the low frequency of mutation, significant time is needed for a single cell to accrue this number of mutations. As a person ages, the prevalence of cells bearing the required mutations increases.
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Alcohol is metabolized almost entirely in the stomach.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
This group of drugs when given to the patient increases the secretion of urine.
A. Diuretics B. Antibiotics C. Antispasmodics D. Anticholinergics
The Hippocratic Oath continues to be used today as the basis for medical ethics
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.