2-[¹⁸F] Fluoro-2-Deoxy-D-Glucose (FDG)accumulates Within Tumor Cells Engaging in Higher Than

question 77

Multiple Choice

2-[¹⁸F] fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) accumulates within tumor cells engaging in higher than normal glycolytic activity. Which reactive functional group is missing in FDG, permitting its accumulation in tumor cells and their detection through PET scans?

• A)a methyl group
• B)a fluoride atom
• C)a phosphate group
• D)a hydroxyl group

Learn about the processes of growth, development, and metabolism in living organisms.

Understand the concepts of homeostasis and negative feedback mechanisms in the body.

Identify and describe the functions of different body systems.

Recognize anatomical terminology related to body orientation, direction, and regions.

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Definitions:

ERP

Event-Related Potential; a measured brain response that is the direct result of a specific sensory, cognitive, or motor event.

Non-Invasive

Procedures or techniques that do not require entering the body or breaking the skin, often used in medical treatments and diagnostics to reduce risk and discomfort.

Expensive

A term used to describe an item, service, or commodity that requires a significant amount of money to purchase or maintain.

Place Cells

Place cells are neurons in the hippocampus that become active when an animal is in or is thinking about a specific location, playing a key role in spatial memory and navigation.