A primary care provider is attempting to diagnose cancer and is looking for a tumor marker. Which of the following could be a possible marker?
a. Red blood cells
b. Apoptotic cells
c. Enzymes
d. Neurotransmitters
ANS: C
Tumor markers include hormones, enzymes, genes, antigens, and antibodies, but not red blood cells, apoptotic cells, or neurotransmitters.
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A) Self-care B) Health disparities C) Health literacy D) Episodic needs
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A) Have the babysitter sign the consent form even if she does not have signed papers to do so. B) Have the primary care physician for the child sign the consent form. C) Document failed attempts to obtain consent to allow emergency care without consent. D) Delay medical care until the child's next of kin can be contacted.
Which human immunity is an example of innate immunity?
a. Hoof-and-mouth disease b. Measles c. Rabies d. Mange
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a. To identify the independent variable b. To test whether one variable causes another variable c. To examine relationships between or among variables d. To distinguish how different one variable is from another variable