Carcinomas undergo a process of _____ during which many epithelial-like characteristics are lost resulting in increased migratory capacity, increased resistance to apoptosis, and dedifferentiation to a stem cell.
A. loss of heterozygosity
B. tumor-supressor gene
C. post-transplant lymphoproliferation
D. epithelial-mesenchymal transition
Select your answer:
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Blood clotting › ViewThrombin, in turn, catalyzes the conversion of the soluble protein fibrin to fibrinogen, which serves as a net that traps blood cells
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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Name the 3 transmission routes of infection for pneumonia
A. 1. Aspiration
2. Sepsis
3. Inhalation (airborne pathogen)
B. 1. Aspiration
2. Sepsis
3. Hematogenous spread (from a primary infection in the blood)
C. 1. Aspiration
2. Sepsis
3. Toxic inhalations
D. 1. Aspiration
2. Inhalation (airborne pathogen)
3. Hematogenous spread (from a primary infection in the blood)