The Protective Factor of _____________ May Exert Some of Its

question 213

Short Answer

The protective factor of _____________ may exert some of its stress-reducing effects by limiting loneliness and through the use of positive peer pressure to prevent people from using maladaptive coping strategies.

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Definitions:

Repressor

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences to prevent the transcription of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA.

Metastasis

Spread of cancer from the place of origin throughout the body; caused by the ability of cancer cells to migrate and invade tissues.

Malignant Tumors

Cancerous growths characterized by uncontrolled cell division with the ability to invade surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

Benign Tumors

Non-cancerous growths in the body that do not spread to other parts and usually have a slow growth rate.