Entries by Daphne Hanson

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the myelination of neurons is disrupted

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the myelination of neurons is disrupted. This is a problem because Select one: a. Action potentials from non-myelinated neurons cannot reach the axon terminal b. Action potentials from non-myelinated neurons are not timed correctly c. Non-myelinated neurons immediately die d. Non-myelinated neurons cannot fire action potentials

 Cancer can be defined as an abnormal proliferation of cells

Cancer can be defined as an abnormal proliferation of cells that defy the normal regulatory controls observed by normal cells. Recently, histone deacetylation therapies have been attempted in the treatment of certain cancers. Specifically, the FDA has approved histone deacetylation (HDAC) inhibitors for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Explain why histone acetylation might be […]

Match the major function of all of the following cellular structures of a eukaryotic cell

Match the major function of all of the following cellular structures of a eukaryotic cell: A. energy generation B. packaging and delivery of molecules C. DNA storage D. lipid synthesis; calcium storage E. destroy of molecules and organelles F. protein synthesis selectABCDEF 1. nucleus selectABCDEF 2. smooth ER selectABCDEF 3. rough ER selectABCDEF 4. Golgi […]

Female genital mutilation

Which of the following statements regarding female genital mutilation are true? (Choose all that apply) In most cases, FGM is conducted in a hospital setting using up-to-date anesthetic & surgical techniques. In rare cases, FGM may be necessary in order to prevent STI transmission. FGM was performed in ancient societies, but died out about 100 […]