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bobbie · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and is dealing with this diagnosis by seeking detailed information about cancer. The nurse would explain to the patient that cancer is essentially a result of the disruption of the

A) cell cycle.
B) cell wall.
C) lymphatic system.
D) immune system.

Question 2

A patient is exposed to a viral infection. What role will interferon play based on this exposure?

A) It will stimulate B lymphocyte activity.
B) It will interfere with stem cell multiplication.
C) It will stimulate growth of lymphoid cells.
D) It will interfere with virus replication.

nguyenhoanhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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Malignant cells have lost the normal genetic regulation that controls cell growth, invading normal tissues and taking blood and nutrients away from these tissues. In essence, the cell cycle has been pathologically disrupted.

Answer to Question 2

D