What are tumor-associated antigens?

What will be an ideal response?


Tumor-associated antigens are antigens expressed in tumor cells as well as some normal cells, but often at higher levels in tumor cells.

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The national licensing exam for registered nurses is the

A) NCLEX-CNA. B) NCLEX-PN. C) NCLEX-RN. D) NAPNES.

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A 42-year-old man suffering from recurrent urinary stones was found to have hypercalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and high blood levels of parathyroid hormone. An exploratory neck dissection revealed the most common cause of this condition

What is the most likely diagnosis? A. parathyroid adenoma B. parathyroid carcinoma C. primary parathyroid hyperplasia D. secondary parathyroid hyperplasia E. tertiary parathyroid hyperplasia

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Closing a tendon with sutures is known as:

A. tenomyoplasty B. myoplasty C. osteoplasty D. tenorrhaphy

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Which of the following sugars is the most important energy source for the human body?

A) Glucose B) Fructose C) Sucrose D) Lactose

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