Which Regulatory Protein Is Mismatched with Its Function

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which regulatory protein is mismatched with its function?

• A) Type I interferons-inhibit viral replication
• B) interleukin-1-resets body's thermostat, resulting in fever
• C) tumor necrosis factor-kills tumor cells
• D) cytokines-secrete antibodies
• E) Type II interferons-stimulate macrophages to destroy tumor cells

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

An idea in the realm of psychoanalytic theory that denotes an unconscious sexual longing a child feels for their parent of the opposite sex, alongside feelings of jealousy towards their parent of the same sex.

Penis Envy

A term from Freudian psychoanalysis referring to a girl's supposed feelings of envy towards males for having a penis, seen as a critical phase in female psychosexual development.

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development, occurring from about ages 3 to 6, where the child's libido centers upon their genitalia as the erogenous zone.

Psychodynamic Perspectives

A theory in psychology that emphasizes systematic study of the psychological forces underlying human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experiences.