A Patient States That She Has Heard That the Origin

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient states that she has heard that the origin of most cancers is "genetic." What is the best response?

• A)"The development of most cancers is predetermined and not affected by environmental factors."
• B)"Cancers arise in cells that have alterations in the genes."
• C)"Cancer is more common among males than females."
• D)"The majority of cancers are inherited."

Analyze the impact of demographic changes on family structures and relationships.

Understand the concept of homogamy and the factors influencing mate selection.

Recognize the implications and historical context of laws affecting marriage, including anti-miscegenation laws and endogamy.

Describe the sociological significance of proximity (propinquity) in the formation of relationships.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, crucial for motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Temporal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying roughly above the ears; includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear.

Top-Down Processing

A cognitive process that uses pre-existing knowledge or expectations to interpret and understand sensory information.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell) that is processed by the brain.