Which statement describes a hysterectomy?

A. It leaves women "masculinized," with a beard and a deep voice.
B. It is the standard treatment for women with endometrial cancer.
C. It prevents a woman from enjoying, or even having, sex.
D. It is the surgical removal of the ovaries, while keeping the uterus intact


B. It is the standard treatment for women with endometrial cancer.

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When treated with reagents that destroy _____________, the bacterial nucleoid will unfold

a. lipids only. b. RNA only. c. proteins only. d. RNA or proteins. e. RNA, proteins, or lipids.

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Which type of problems result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)?

A. Reduced cellular energy B. Balanced translocations C. Excessive "crossing over" D. Single nucleotide polymorphisms

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If a small vessel is torn, which component of

the blood will temporarily fill the breach?

a. plasma proteins b. leukocytes c. platelets d. erythrocytes e. all of these

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