Jake and Jack Are Identical Twins Who Have the Same

question 48

Multiple Choice

Jake and Jack are identical twins who have the same genetic vulnerability to prostate cancer.If Jake develops prostate cancer:

• A) Jack will almost certainly also develop it.
• B) Jack may or may not develop it,depending on his health behaviors,emotional state,and other psychosocial factors.
• C) Jack will not necessarily develop it,because prostate cancer is not hereditary.
• D) Jack will not develop it,because the prostate cancer gene is recessive.

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Definitions:

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot, which is essential for stopping bleeding.

Feedback Mechanism

A biological process where the end product of an action causes a modification or adjustment, either enhancing it (positive feedback) or inhibiting it (negative feedback) to maintain homeostasis.

Erythrocytes

These are red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body via the blood.

Thrombocyte

Another term for platelets, which are small, disc-shaped blood cells crucial in blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding.