Amebiasis Is a Disease of the

question 22

Multiple Choice

Amebiasis is a disease of the

• A)conjunctiva of the eye.
• B)brain and meninges.
• C)intestines and often the liver.
• D)lung tissue.
• E)skin.

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Definitions:

Parent Cell

A cell that divides to give rise to daughter cells through the processes of mitosis or meiosis, serving as the original source for the genetic material.

Oncogene

Gene that helps transform a normal cell into a tumor cell.

Tumor Cell

A cell that has undergone transformation leading to uncontrolled division, which can form a mass or neoplasm potentially leading to cancer.

Malignant Cells

Cells that are cancerous and have the ability to invade other parts of the body.