Women with Either BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutations Are __________

question 85

Multiple Choice

Women with either BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations are __________.

• A) unlikely to develop breast cancer before age 40
• B) especially likely to develop breast cancer in late adulthood
• C) especially likely to develop early-onset breast cancer
• D) unlikely to develop breast cancer after age 40

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Definitions:

Radial Notch

A small depression or notch located on the ulna bone that articulates with the head of the radius, enabling the rotation of the forearm.

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm or forelimb extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Iliac Crest

The upper, outward-curved edge of the ilium, the largest of the three pelvic bones, serving as an important landmark for lumbar puncture and a site for muscle attachment.