If a cancerous cell is not destroyed by the p53 gene, describe at least one of the three ways that the body can destroy it to prevent it from developing into a cancerous tumor

What will be an ideal response?


1. Lymphocytes known as natural killer (NK) cells destroy the cancer cell.
2. A cancer cell enters a lymph node where it is destroyed by macrophages.
3. Lymph nodes release tumor necrosis factor that destroys a cancer cell.

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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The vulva consists of five organs that comprise the external female genitalia. Name these organs and describe each

What will be an ideal response?

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What important aspect of health does the L?kahi Wheel depict?

A. prevention education B. a drug-free lifestyle C. the maintenance of "balance" D. a nutritional diet

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Mescaline is derived from a specific group of mushrooms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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