If a Person Has a Cancer That Interferes with Organs

question 137

Multiple Choice

If a person has a cancer that interferes with organs of the urinary system, that person may have trouble

• A) getting oxygen to tissues.
• B) with regulating the water-salt balance of the blood.
• C) getting nutrients and water to tissues.
• D) fighting off other diseases.

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Definitions:

Primary Structure

The sequence of amino acids in a protein, determining its shape and function.

Amino Acids

Natural substances that merge to create proteins, acting as essential components of life with diverse roles in metabolic processes.

Polypeptide Chain

A sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, forming the primary structure of proteins.

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, which is necessary for making hormones, Vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.