What is the underlying cause?
What will be an ideal response?
Progression to cancer is related to the inheritance of a mutation in one of the copies of p53, a tumor suppressor gene, which facilitates the apoptosis of cells with DNA damage. Individuals with Li–Fraumeni syndrome need accrue only one new mutation in the functional copy of the p53 gene to develop a cell with loss of p53 activity, in contrast with other people, who must acquire mutations on both copies.
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Which activities are best for developing cardiorespiratory endurance?
A) activities that gently extend joints beyond their normal range of motion B) activities that involve working with weights or against resistance C) activities that involve continuous rhythmic movements of large muscle groups D) activities that alternate between brief periods of maximal exertion and rest
Will visits the emergency room because of a badly broken leg. He is given a narcotic pain killer, but quickly becomes extremely dizzy and disoriented, and vomits. Will is then given another medication, naloxone, and soon begins to feel better. The effect of naloxone on the narcotic pain killer is known as ____
A) undesirable antagonism B) desirable antagonism C) desirable potentiation D) undesirable potentiation
enlargement of the liver
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Hyperactivity, nervousness, inattentiveness, and impulsivity are early characteristics of
A. antisocial behavior. B. alienation. C. academic failure. D. lack of social bonding.