Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Specimen Source for Cytogenetic

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate specimen source for cytogenetic analysis?

• A) A source with nucleated cells that can be manipulated into mitosis
• B) A source with normal constitutive proteins and nucleic acids
• C) A source of cell aggregates
• D) Any cell that contains DNA

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Definitions:

Reduced Rates of Metabolism

A slower-than-normal rate at which the body converts food and oxygen into energy.

Bulimia Nervosa

A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.

Binge Eating Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, usually quickly and to the point of discomfort, accompanied by a feeling of loss of control.

Inappropriate Purging

Behaviors that involve self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas as an attempt to lose weight or control weight gain, often associated with eating disorders.