Which of the Following Statements About Stress in College Is

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stress in college is NOT true?

• A)Today's college freshmen report that they are experiencing more stress than in the past.
• B)College males are more likely than their female counterparts to feel overwhelmed.
• C)College females are more than twice as likely as their male counterparts to feel overwhelmed.
• D)The pressure to succeed in college is pervasive.

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Definitions:

Proto-Oncogenes

Normal genes that, when mutated, become oncogenes and can contribute to cancer development by promoting cell growth and division.

Checkpoint Genes

Genes that regulate the cell cycle and ensure that each phase is completed accurately before the next one begins, acting as safeguards against cellular damage and uncontrolled cell growth.

Mitosis

The division of a cell resulting in two descendant cells, each inheriting an identical count and form of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical in the growth of regular tissues.

Tumor Suppressor

A gene that regulates a cell during cell growth and division, and when malfunctioning, can lead to cell growth unregulated and potentially result in cancer.