The Proteins Synthesized from Proto-Oncogenes, Which Often Participate in Signal

question 51

Multiple Choice

The proteins synthesized from proto-oncogenes, which often participate in signal cascades, are typically active

• A)only in Golgi bodies.
• B)only on the cell's surface.
• C)only in the cell's nucleus.
• D)throughout the cell.

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Definitions:

Renal Cortex

The outer part of the kidney where initial filtering of blood occurs.

Functional Unit

The smallest part of an organ that can perform all of the functions of that organ.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that form part of the filtration barrier in the glomerulus, playing a crucial role in the body's ability to filter blood and produce urine.

Glomerular Capsule

A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood.