Retroviruses are associated with human cancers, including
Burkitt lymphoma
The most common tumor-suppressor gene defect identified in cancer cells is
P53
Metaplasia is
the replacement of one differentiated cell type with another.
The cellular component that is most susceptible to radiation injury is the
DNA
The primary effect of aging on all body systems is
decreased functional reserve.
Necrotic death of brain tissue usually produces _____ necrosis.
liquefactive
Of the statements below, the accurate statement regarding nutrition and cellular
health is
deficient cellular uptake by one cell type may contribute to excess nutrient delivery to
other cell types.
Malignant neoplasms of epithelial origin are known as
carcinomas
The cellular response indicative of injury because of faulty metabolism is
intracellular accumulations.
Cancer grading is based on
cell differentiation.
A patient with metastatic lung cancer wants to know her chances for survival.
Which response is correct?
"Lung cancer has about a 15% survival rate."
Proto-oncogenes
are normal cellular genes that promote growth.