What Metabolic Abnormality Is Most Often Associated with Cancer

question 56

Multiple Choice

What metabolic abnormality is most often associated with cancer?

• A) d ecreased protein turnover
• B) d ecreased carbon fixation
• C) e levated protein synthesis
• D) i ncreased build up of triglycerides
• E) i ncreased insulin resistance

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Definitions:

Carbon Monoxide Detector

A device that detects the presence of the carbon monoxide gas in order to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

Hypoxia

A condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level.

Trauma to C4

Injury or damage to the fourth cervical vertebra in the spine, which can potentially lead to significant neurological impairment or paralysis.