Explain the purpose of tamoxifen in breast cancer treatment.
What will be an ideal response?
Tamoxifen binds to estrogen receptors and inhibits estrogen-mediated tumor growth.
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A) neutrophils. B) NK cells. C) suppressor T cells. D) memory B cells. E) plasma cells.
HIV is spread through sexual intercourse, hypodermic needles and sneezing or coughing.
a. true b. false
What gland releases tears onto the anterior surface of the eyeball?
A) ceruminous B) sweat C) mammary D) lacrimal E) tarsal
When you travel in an elevator, what senses when the elevator is moving?
A) The outer hair cells of the basilar membrane B) The hair cells of the otolithic membrane of the macula utriculi C) The hair cells of the otolithic membrane of the macula sacculi D) The hair cells of the tectorial membrane E) The inner hair cells of the basilar membrane