NRSG 357-Exam 4-Cancer Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Cell Differentiation - Correct answer-Cell progresses from state of immaturity to
state of maturity by being capable of performing only specific functions.
Proto-oncogenes - Correct answer-Normal cell genes that are important to the
regulation of normal cell processes. Promote growth.
Oncogenes - Correct answer-Tumor-inducing genes.
Tumor Suppressor Genes - Correct answer-These genes regulate cell growth. If
they are inactive, genes will lose tumor-suppressing action.
Erythropoietin - Correct answer-This colony stimulating factor helps increases
RBCs.
Psychoneuroimmunology - Correct answer-The study of the affect of the mind on
health & resistance to disease.
Tumor-Associated Antigens (TAA) - Correct answer-Cancer cells with displayed
altered cell-surface antigens.
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, Immunologic Surveillance - Correct answer-Immune system's response to antigens
of malignant cells. Lymphocytes continuously check cell-surface antigens & detect
& destroy cells with abnormal or altered antigenic determinants.
Immunologic Escape - Correct answer-Process by which cancer cells evade the
immune system.
Initiation - Correct answer-In this phase of cancer development, a mutation in the
cell's genetic structure occurs.
Promotion - Correct answer-In this phase of cancer development, there is the
reversible proliferation of the altered cells. An increase in the altered cell
population further increases the likelihood of additional mutations.
Progression - Correct answer-This final phase of cancer development is
characterized by an increase in the growth rate of the tumor, increased
invasiveness, & metastasis.
Hematogenus Metastasis - Correct answer-Primary tumor cells penetrate blood
vessels by entering circulation, travelling through the body, & adhere to and
penetrate small blood vessels of distant organs.
Excisional Biopsy - Correct answer-Biopsy in which all of the tumor is removed
and sent to the lab.
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Answers Graded A+
Cell Differentiation - Correct answer-Cell progresses from state of immaturity to
state of maturity by being capable of performing only specific functions.
Proto-oncogenes - Correct answer-Normal cell genes that are important to the
regulation of normal cell processes. Promote growth.
Oncogenes - Correct answer-Tumor-inducing genes.
Tumor Suppressor Genes - Correct answer-These genes regulate cell growth. If
they are inactive, genes will lose tumor-suppressing action.
Erythropoietin - Correct answer-This colony stimulating factor helps increases
RBCs.
Psychoneuroimmunology - Correct answer-The study of the affect of the mind on
health & resistance to disease.
Tumor-Associated Antigens (TAA) - Correct answer-Cancer cells with displayed
altered cell-surface antigens.
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, Immunologic Surveillance - Correct answer-Immune system's response to antigens
of malignant cells. Lymphocytes continuously check cell-surface antigens & detect
& destroy cells with abnormal or altered antigenic determinants.
Immunologic Escape - Correct answer-Process by which cancer cells evade the
immune system.
Initiation - Correct answer-In this phase of cancer development, a mutation in the
cell's genetic structure occurs.
Promotion - Correct answer-In this phase of cancer development, there is the
reversible proliferation of the altered cells. An increase in the altered cell
population further increases the likelihood of additional mutations.
Progression - Correct answer-This final phase of cancer development is
characterized by an increase in the growth rate of the tumor, increased
invasiveness, & metastasis.
Hematogenus Metastasis - Correct answer-Primary tumor cells penetrate blood
vessels by entering circulation, travelling through the body, & adhere to and
penetrate small blood vessels of distant organs.
Excisional Biopsy - Correct answer-Biopsy in which all of the tumor is removed
and sent to the lab.
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