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

question 4

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:

Genital Herpes

An STD caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by painful blisters or sores on the genitals or surrounding areas.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries involved in the production of progesterone during the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy.

Follicle

(1) A simple, dry, dehiscent fruit that develops from a single carpel and splits open at maturity along one suture to liberate the seeds. (2) A small sac of cells in the mammalian ovary that contains a maturing egg. (3) The pocket in the skin from which a hair grows.

Human Papillomavirus

A group of viruses that can cause warts on the skin or mucous membranes, with some types leading to cancers such as cervical cancer.