Chapter 23: Nutrition Support in Cancer and HIV exam with 100% correct answers
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Chapter 23: Nutrition Support in Cancer and HIV
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Chapter 23: Nutrition Support In Cancer And HIV
Ordinarily, the cell operates in an orderly fashion under the influence of the
a.
genetic code.
b.
outside environment.
c.
endoplasmic reticulum.
d.
nutrients taken into the cell. correct answersANS: A
Cell operation is guided by a cell's genes and genetic code.
The point at which a mut...
Ordinarily, the cell operates in an orderly fashion under the influence of the
a.
genetic code.
b.
outside environment.
c.
endoplasmic reticulum.
d.
nutrients taken into the cell. correct answersANS: A
Cell operation is guided by a cell's genes and genetic code.
The point at which a mutagen causes irreversible damage to DNA is referred to as
a.
neoplasms.
b.
promotion.
c.
initiation.
d.
progression. correct answersANS: C
Initiation is the point at which a mutagen causes irreversible damage to the DNA.
Factors associated with the development of cancer include
a.
, foods that are microwaved.
b.
radiation exposure.
c.
food-borne disease.
d.
diabetes mellitus. correct answersANS: B
Causes of cancer include mutations or changes in a cell's genes caused by chemical carcinogens such as
cigarette smoke; radiation from x-rays, radioactive materials, sunlight, or atomic wastes; viruses;
epidemiologic factors; stress factors; and some dietary factors linking deficiencies of specific nutrients
with an increased risk of DNA damage and cancer.
The immune system's ability to function is compromised by
a.
increased metabolism of water-soluble vitamins.
b.
increased metabolism caused by emotional stress.
c.
severe malnutrition with atrophy of organs and tissues.
d.
increased hormonal levels associated with stress. correct answersANS: C
Severe malnutrition compromises the capacity of the immune system because of the atrophy of the
organs and tissues that are involved in immunity.
The cellular component of the immune system that is derived from the thymus is the
a.
T cell.
b.
B cell.
c.
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