In Retinoblastoma, the "Second-Hit" Mutation Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

In retinoblastoma, the "second-hit" mutation is:

• A) Always inherited
• B) Always somatic
• C) Sometimes somatic
• D) An activating mutation
• E) A truncating mutation

Understand the guidelines for constructing medical words.

Identify and use basic abbreviations and their meanings in medical terminology.

Understand the rules for forming medical terminology, including the addition of suffixes and combining forms.

Distinguish between acronyms and initialisms within medical terminology.

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Definitions:

Euthanasia

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering, often debated in terms of legal, ethical, and moral implications.

Supreme Court

The highest judicial court in a country or state, typically having the ultimate authority in legal matters and the power to decide appeals on all questions of law.

Canada

is a country in North America known for its vast landscapes, multicultural society, and bilingual nature (English and French being the official languages).

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental and emotional conditions that affect an individual's thinking, feeling, behavior, and interaction with others, often requiring clinical diagnosis and treatment.