Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Cancer

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Cancer

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Multiple Choice

In the human genome, oncogenes __________.

slow cell division

suppress tumors

promote cell adhesion

enhance DNA repair

stimulate cell division

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Understand the role of oncogenes in the human genome. Oncogenes are genes that have the potential to cause cancer. In their normal state, they are involved in the regulation of cell growth and division.

Recognize that when oncogenes are mutated or expressed at high levels, they can lead to uncontrolled cell division, which is a hallmark of cancer.

Consider the options provided: slowing cell division, suppressing tumors, promoting cell adhesion, and enhancing DNA repair. These functions are typically associated with tumor suppressor genes or other cellular mechanisms that prevent cancer.

Identify that the primary function of oncogenes, when activated, is to stimulate cell division. This is contrary to the functions of slowing cell division or suppressing tumors.

Conclude that the correct answer is that oncogenes stimulate cell division, as this aligns with their role in promoting cell proliferation when they are mutated or overexpressed.