________ Inhibit Mitosis and Keep a Cell from Dividing Excessively

question 173

Multiple Choice

________ inhibit mitosis and keep a cell from dividing excessively.

• A)Mutations
• B)Lymphadenopathy
• C)Suppressor genes
• D)Karyotypes

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Definitions:

Blood-Brain Barrier

The blood-brain barrier is a selective semipermeable border that prevents most substances in the blood from entering the brain, thus protecting it from pathogens and toxins while allowing essential nutrients to pass through.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone in the body, often released in response to stress and used as a marker for stress levels.

Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone

A hormone involved in the stress response, stimulating the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone, which then promotes the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Adrenocorticotropic-Releasing Hormone

A hormone produced in the hypothalamus that stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland, playing a key role in the body's response to stress.