Melanoma Can Be Detected Early and Treated with the Application

question 114

Multiple Choice

Melanoma can be detected early and treated with the application of a special rule. Which of the following is NOT a test used to determine if a mole is cancerous?

• A) Color
• B) Border
• C) Asymmetry
• D) Freckles
• E) Diameter

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the diencephalon. It maintains homeostasis by regulating many vital activities such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate.

Lactogenic Hormone

A hormone, also known as prolactin, that stimulates milk production in mammals.

Mammary Glands

Accessory organs of the female reproductive system that secrete milk after pregnancy.

Second Messenger

Intracellular signaling molecules released by the cell in response to exposure to extracellular signaling molecules.