A Student Nurse Asks the Nursing Instructor What "Apoptosis" Means

question 10

Multiple Choice

A student nurse asks the nursing instructor what "apoptosis" means.What response by the instructor is best?

• A) Growth by cells enlarging
• B) Having the normal number of chromosomes
• C) Inhibition of cell growth
• D) Programmed cell death

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Definitions:

Maximum Life Span

The longest period an individual member of a species is known to have lived, considering genetic and environmental factors.

Caloric Intake

The total number of calories consumed through eating and drinking, which is crucial for energy balance and health.

Environmental Toxins

Harmful substances found in the environment that can cause adverse health effects in humans and other organisms.

Frontal Cortex

A region of the brain located at the front that is responsible for complex cognitive functions, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.