In both normal cells and cancer cells, the processes of cell division and cell differentiation are mutually exclusive.

Proto-oncogenes are limited to one mechanism by which they can become mutated and cause sustained proliferation.

The most common type of cancer that occurs in women is also the same type of cancer that causes the most deaths in women.

In contrast to normal cells, cancers use anaerobic pathways to metabolize glucose even when oxygen is present. This provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT:

Among American men, _______ cancer is the most common type of cancer.

In cancer, tumor suppressor gene loss of function is caused by all of the following mechanisms EXCEPT:

Which of the following are ways that apoptosis can be initiated?

The acquisition of additional mutations by a proliferating clone of cells with an initiating mutation is known as promotion.

Identify the differential diagnosis.  hillsach.jpg

1. There are two tests that must be performed before the biopsy to minimize the risk of uncontrolled bleeding. Name these two tests. (2) 2. What is the name of the local anesthetic drug that is used to alleviate pain during percutaneous biopsy? (1) 3. Name the type of biopsy performed during the following procedures: (3) a. Partial mastectomy b. Mastectomy c. Hysterectomy