The Drug Herceptin (Tratuzumab) Functions by _____________

question 26

Multiple Choice

The drug herceptin (tratuzumab) functions by _____________.

• A) blocking signals between the external environment and the nucleus
• B) reactivating ras proteins
• C) blocking the methylation of histone proteins
• D) stimulating the activity of DNA repair genes
• E) switching off overactive proto-oncogenes

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Definitions:

Body Image

An individual's perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about their own body's appearance, which can affect confidence, self-esteem, and mental health.

Female Athlete Triad

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Energy Availability

The amount of energy that a person has accessible for bodily functions and activities, after accounting for the energy expended through exercise.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of reproductive capability.