BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are recessive genes transmitted on the sex chromosomes. This why
women carrying mutations in these genes are more prone to breast cancer.
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Which of the following is NOT an ending common to generic corticosteroid drugs?
A) -olone B) -onide C) -oid D) -asone
What does it mean when a tumor is metastatic?
A) Its cells originate from glandular tissue. B) Its cells originate from connective tissue. C) Its cells originate from epithelium. D) Its growth is extremely rapid. E) Cells have left the primary tumor site and established secondary tumor sites elsewhere in the body.
Which statement best describes a preferred provider organization (PPO)?
A) a managed care plan, sold individually to younger people, which carries lower costs but does not cover many services B) a managed care plan that lets HMO consumers see a broader list of providers for an additional fee C) a managed care plan in which most health care is funneled through and must be approved by the primary care doctor D) a managed care plan in which consumers are encouraged to stay within an approved network of providers but have more choices
Astronauts wear an ice vest on reentry to Earth's atmosphere in an attempt to redirect peripheral blood flow inward, thus increasing central blood volume
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