Dennis Jennings

question General characteristics of Cancer cells …. answer 1. lack checkpoints; grow without inhibition 2. don’t respond to signals at all 3. are not inhibited by other cells 4. will divide indefinitely question Cancer is defined as … answer – the uncontrolled growth of cells (immortal) question Cancer is caused by mutations in … answer […]

question What useful purpose did RR Lyrae stars serve for Harlow Shapley in locating the galactic center? answer Their brightness variations allowed accurate distances to be measured. question What is the name given to a galaxy with a large nuclear bulge and tightly wound arms starting from a bar through the nuclear bulge? answer SBa. […]

question Adult-onset diabetes is characterized by: answer loss of receptivity of body cells to insulin question The most common cause of a stroke is a blood vessel that bursts and results in hemorrhage. answer False question Which of the following diseases has not symptoms in most cases? answer Hypertension question Most chronic illnesses can be […]

question What is the highest priority of care for a patient with head and neck cancer who underwent a total laryngectomy with neck dissection 24 hours ago? answer Maintaining airway and ventilation Airway maintenance and ventilation are the highest priority. The extent of the surgery will determine the specific risk for the patient. Monitoring urinary […]

question Which of the following NOT true for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection? answer no vaccine question What do hepatitis A and hepatitis B have in common? answer both have a vaccine question What organ is most affected by hepatitis B virus? answer liver question Vaccines can be used to protect at-risk individuals […]

question Digestion normally begins in the _______________. answer Mouth question __________________ percent of adults 45 to 64 years of age have severe periodontal disease. answer 15 question A common lesion of the mouth that is also referred to as a “canker sore” is _______________. answer aphithous stomatitis question The incidence of most dental caries is […]

question One of the most common skin disorders marked by an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands is psoriasis atopic dermatitis (eczema) impetigo seborrheic dermatitis answer seborrheic dermatitis question The most common dermatitis during infancy, called cradle cap, is a form of psoriasis atopic dermatitis ( eczema) impetigo seborrheic dermatitis answer seborrheic dermatitis question _______ […]

question What is cancer caused by? answer The malfunction or mutation of genes involved in cell division and cell proliferation. question 2 Mutational Routes answer Stimulation and Inhibition question Stimulation answer Leads to tumor formation – oncogene. question Inhibition answer Causes inactivity. question Oncogene answer A gene with the potential to cause cancer. question 2 […]

question what is the definition of an antigen? what are they made of, does this change their compatibility with T or B cells? is there anything morphologically that improves them? answer an ANtibody GENerator. essentially any molecule capable of binding specifically to B or T cell antigen receptors. usually protein, esp if bound to T […]

question A health care professional should understand that raltegravir (Isentress) treats patients who have which of the following? answer Resistant HIV disease question When considering drug therapy options for a patient who has metastatic breast cancer that is positive for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), the health care professional should choose which of […]

question How many bones is the skeletal system composed of? answer 206 question When is the complete skeleton formed? answer by the end of the third month of gestation question to become calcified is the process known as: answer ossification question What are some functions of bones? answer 1. support 2. affect calcium and phosphate […]

question Types of epidemiologic studies answer Observational and Experimental question Examples of Observational studies are answer Case control Cohort studies question Examples of Experimental studies answer Randomized trials question What is one objective of epidemiology answer To evaluate treatment and prevention measures question Randomized trials are also called answer Randomized Clinical Trials RCT question What […]

question Eosinophil answer White blood cell with reddish granules; numbers increase in allergic reactions question Fibrin answer Protein threads that form the basis of a clot question Elecrophoresis answer Method of separating out plasma proteins by electrical charge question Antigens answer Foreign material that invades the body question Hematopoietic stem cell answer Undifferentiated blood cell […]

question Economics answer The study how we make decisions in a world in which resources are limited question Microeconomics answer Looks at the decision making of small businesses and individuals question Macroeconomic answer Looks at the decision making of industries, societies and governments question Economic system answer A way people produce the want and need […]

question A lobectomy is scheduled for a patient with stage I non-small cell lung cancer. The patient tells the nurse, “I would rather have chemotherapy than surgery.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? Select one: a. “Tell me what you know about the various treatments available.” b. “Surgery is the treatment of choice […]

question primary follicles answer name 1 question corpus luteum answer name 6 question mitochondria answer name c question midpiece answer name B question DNA (Located within the head) answer name A question nucleus (Inside the head) answer name 1

question What is Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome? answer Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by a large head size (macrocephaly), multiple noncancerous tumors and tumor-like growths called hamartomas, and dark freckles on the penis in males. Other features include hypotonia, thyroid abnormalities, seizures, hyperextensibility, scoliosis, and pectus excavatum question When do signs and symptoms of Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba […]

question A patient describes practicing a complementary and alternative therapy involving concentrating and controlling his respiratory rate and pattern, recognizing that breath work is to yoga as a. The “zone” is to acupressure. b. Massage therapy is to Ayurveda. c. Reiki therapy is to therapeutic touch. d. Prayer is to tai chi. answer ANS: C […]

question Focus answer Interpersonal between couple (More likely to exchange behavior that’s reinforcing even if maladaptive) Issues that are perpetual and non-deal breakers question Goals answer Restore power of adaptive behavior (bx) & exchanges Teach clear & direct methods of communication to solve problems mutually & beneficially Emphasize accommodation, compromise, & collaboration question Research answer […]

question which of the following is not a primary function of law? a). maintain ability in the social, political function of law b). protect ownership of private property c). insure to all a minimum living d). preservation of the state answer c question while the principle of stare decisis provides that courts will follow their […]

question administrative agency answer a federal, state, or local government agency established to perform a specific function; administrative agencies are authorized by legislative acts to make and enforce rules to administer and enforce the acts. question administrative law answer the body of law created by administrative agencies (in the form of rules, regulations, orders, and […]

question Affonso I answer ruler of Kongo in first half of 16th century; reigned over Kongo empire​ question astrolabe answer instrument used to make astronomical measurements such as altitude and lattitude question Dutch East India Company answer formed by a group of wealthy merchants; it had sovereign power question Ferdinand Magellan answer led expedition; first […]