One of the Main Problems Associated with Treating Human Diseases

question 37

Multiple Choice

One of the main problems associated with treating human diseases through gene therapy is

• A) finding human cells that could potentially be genetically engineered.
• B) the inability to clone human cells.
• C) finding a delivery system that would target specific cell types.
• D) finding the correct form of the gene to be delivered.
• E) determining a disorder that could be cured through gene therapy.

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that affects the modulation of wake/sleep patterns and photoperiodic (seasonal) functions.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in mood regulation, as well as in sleep, digestion, and other bodily functions.