Which of the Following Indicates a Nurse Understands a Proto-Oncogene

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicates a nurse understands a proto-oncogene? A proto-oncogene is best defined as a(n) _____ gene.

• A) Normal
• B) Altered
• C) Inactive
• D) Tumor-suppressor

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

The network of organs, lymph nodes, ducts, and vessels that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream, important for the immune system.

Interstitial Fluid

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and a means of waste removal, lying between blood vessels and cells.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that carry half the genetic information of an individual.

Tissues

Groups of similar cells that perform a common function in the body, such as muscle, nerve, epithelial, and connective tissues.