Practice Question
Which of the following statements best supports the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Genes that regulate cell division are found in some viruses.
Rationale:
🔬Some viruses carry oncogenes or genes that can disrupt normal cell division regulation, leading to uncontrolled cell growth and cancer development. This directly supports the hypothesis that viruses can cause cancer.
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Which of the following chemicals is released by one type of immune cell to directly activate another type of immune cell?
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A. Cytokines
B. Perforin
C. Granzymes
D. Lysozymes
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A. Fights infectious diseases
B. Aids in the maturation of sex cells
C. Develops into any kind of cell
D. Carries electrical impulses
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A. Helminths
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A. Sodium bicarbonate is protease that digests carbohydrates.
B. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the acidity of chyme.
C. Sodium bicarbonate inhibits peristalsis
D. Sodium bicarbonate stimulates the pyloric sphincter
Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Science Exam(s)
- Domain: Science~2023
- Answer Choices: 4