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Which statement accurately describes BRCA1 and BRCA2?
 
  a. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes involved with the inherited form of breast cancer.
  b. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are enzymes that are markers for breast cancer.
  c. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are particular proteins attached to the red blood cells indicating presence of breast cancer.
  d. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are laboratory tests performed on a breast biopsy to detect breast cancer.

Question 2

The nurse explains that the four lines of defense the body employs to combat infection are inflammatory response, immune response, __________, and __________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word


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AngeliqueG

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are involved in the inherited form of breast cancer. It should be noted that not all people who have a BRCA gene get cancer, and people without it may get cancer.

Answer to Question 2

skin, normal flora
normal flora, skin

The body is defended against infection by the skin, normal flora, and inflammatory and immune responses.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Wow, this really help

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