Rous's Work on Sarcomas in Chickens Led to the Discovery

question 51

Short Answer

Rous's work on sarcomas in chickens led to the discovery of the first animal tumor-causing _________.

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Definitions:

Lips

The fleshy, movable parts surrounding the opening of the mouth, involved in speaking, expressing emotions, and eating.

Sensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for receiving and processing sensory information from various parts of the body, located primarily in the parietal lobe.

Motor Cortex

The region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Aphasia

Impairment of language, usually caused by left-hemisphere damage either to Broca’s area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke’s area (impairing understanding).