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What is the effect of cyclin D on the retinoblastoma tumour suppressor gene?
What is the effect of cyclin D on the retinoblastoma tumour suppressor gene?
What is a characteristic of neoplasia?
What is a characteristic of neoplasia?
What is the result of sustained angiogenesis in cancer cells?
What is the result of sustained angiogenesis in cancer cells?
Which of the following can accelerate the cell cycle?
Which of the following can accelerate the cell cycle?
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What is the role of a proto-oncogene?
What is the role of a proto-oncogene?
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What is the result of evading apoptosis in cancer cells?
What is the result of evading apoptosis in cancer cells?
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What is the primary mechanism by which ligands cause the activation of oncogenes?
What is the primary mechanism by which ligands cause the activation of oncogenes?
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Which of the following types of chemical signalling involves the secretion of hormones into the bloodstream?
Which of the following types of chemical signalling involves the secretion of hormones into the bloodstream?
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What is the result of gene amplification in oncogenes?
What is the result of gene amplification in oncogenes?
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Which of the following oncogenes is commonly associated with breast cancer?
Which of the following oncogenes is commonly associated with breast cancer?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of the EGFR-targeted drug cetuximab?
What is the primary mechanism of action of the EGFR-targeted drug cetuximab?
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What is the role of Ras in the cell cycle?
What is the role of Ras in the cell cycle?
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What is the result of the mutation of Ras in cancer cells?
What is the result of the mutation of Ras in cancer cells?
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What is the primary function of tumour suppressor genes?
What is the primary function of tumour suppressor genes?
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What is the result of the amplification of the N-myc gene in neuroblastomas?
What is the result of the amplification of the N-myc gene in neuroblastomas?
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What is the role of E2 in the cell cycle?
What is the role of E2 in the cell cycle?
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What is the result of a normal cell being affected by chemicals, carcinogens, radiation, and viruses?
What is the result of a normal cell being affected by chemicals, carcinogens, radiation, and viruses?
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What is the term that describes the differences between tumors of the same type in different patients?
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What is the event that stimulates clonal proliferation of the initiated cell?
What is the event that stimulates clonal proliferation of the initiated cell?
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What is the role of BRCA and Rad51 in breast cancer?
What is the role of BRCA and Rad51 in breast cancer?
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What is the result of a person's skin and tissue being extremely sensitive to sunlight and some other forms of ultraviolet (UV) light?
What is the result of a person's skin and tissue being extremely sensitive to sunlight and some other forms of ultraviolet (UV) light?
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What is the consequence of a person with XP being unable to repair DNA damage?
What is the consequence of a person with XP being unable to repair DNA damage?
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What is the name of the hypothesis that explains how retinoblastoma can occur?
What is the name of the hypothesis that explains how retinoblastoma can occur?
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What is the function of the p53 tumour suppressor gene?
What is the function of the p53 tumour suppressor gene?
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What is the name of the syndrome characterised by germline mutations in p53?
What is the name of the syndrome characterised by germline mutations in p53?
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What is the role of the APC/Beta-catenin gene?
What is the role of the APC/Beta-catenin gene?
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What protein is involved in DNA damage repair and is rendered ineffective by BRCA mutation?
What protein is involved in DNA damage repair and is rendered ineffective by BRCA mutation?
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What is the outcome of a cell with an abnormal p53 tumour suppressor gene when DNA is damaged?
What is the outcome of a cell with an abnormal p53 tumour suppressor gene when DNA is damaged?
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What is the result of sustained angiogenesis in cancer?
What is the result of sustained angiogenesis in cancer?
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What is the mechanism of immune evasion in cancer?
What is the mechanism of immune evasion in cancer?
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What is the name of the drug approved by NICE in 2017 for the management of head and neck cancer?
What is the name of the drug approved by NICE in 2017 for the management of head and neck cancer?
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What is the hallmark of cancer that involves the adaptation of more glycolytic pathways of metabolism?
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What is the primary system affected by rheumatic fever?
What is the primary system affected by rheumatic fever?
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What is the common age range for rheumatic fever?
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What is the latent period before rheumatic fever sets in?
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What is the most common valve affected by rheumatic fever?
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What is the term for the inflammation of blood vessels that can occur in rheumatic fever?
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What is the name of the nodules that can form in the heart muscle in rheumatic fever?
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What is a common characteristic of patients who are at risk of developing infective endocarditis?
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How can a dentist contribute to the prevention of infective endocarditis?
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What is haematuria a sign of?
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What is a possible cause of haematuria?
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What does the presence of white blood cells in the urine, in addition to red blood cells, indicate?
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What is a possible cause of urinary tract infection?
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What is the primary site where bacteria thrive in intravenous drug users with periodic introduction of foreign material?
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What percentage of endocarditis patients have negative blood cultures?
What percentage of endocarditis patients have negative blood cultures?
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What is the criteria for diagnosing rheumatic fever?
What is the criteria for diagnosing rheumatic fever?
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What is the main characteristic of polyarthritis in rheumatic fever?
What is the main characteristic of polyarthritis in rheumatic fever?
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What is the characteristic of heart disease that includes conditions that narrow or block blood vessels?
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What is the association of carditis with rheumatic fever?
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What is the sign of heart disease that involves the development of a new murmur?
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What is the result of excessive complement activation in endocarditis patients?
What is the result of excessive complement activation in endocarditis patients?
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What is the characteristic of erythema marginatum in rheumatic fever?
What is the characteristic of erythema marginatum in rheumatic fever?
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What is the percentage of endocarditis patients with positive blood cultures?
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What is the association of chorea with rheumatic fever?
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What is the purpose of antibiotic prophylaxis in endocarditis?
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What is the main characteristic of subcutaneous nodules in rheumatic fever?
What is the main characteristic of subcutaneous nodules in rheumatic fever?
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What is the consequence of an organism that cannot be identified in endocarditis patients?
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What is the association of endocarditis with rheumatic fever?
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What is the result of immune complexes in endocarditis patients?
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What is the main reason for the increasing incidence of endocarditis?
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What is the name of the medical term that predicts the likely or expected development of a disease?
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What is the main characteristic of Sydenham's Chorea?
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What is the main characteristic of erythema nodosum in rheumatic fever?
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What is the definition of dysphagia?
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What is a symptom of dysphagia?
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Which type of tumour is commonly associated with dysphagia in the upper 1/3rd of the oesophagus?
Which type of tumour is commonly associated with dysphagia in the upper 1/3rd of the oesophagus?
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What is the cause of dysphagia in a patient with a foreign body obstruction?
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What is the result of a failure of relaxation of the cardiac sphincter in achalasia?
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What is the characteristic of a web, a type of oesophageal stricture?
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What is the effect of chronic inflammation on acid production in the stomach?
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What is the consequence of reduced intrinsic factor production in the stomach?
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What is the most common age range for carcinoma of the oesophagus?
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What is a risk factor for carcinoma of the oesophagus?
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What is a symptom of carcinoma of the oesophagus?
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What is a local spread effect of carcinoma of the oesophagus?
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What is the majority type of carcinoma present in oesophagus carcinoma?
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What is a diagnostic method for carcinoma of the oesophagus?
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What is the main reason for oesophagitis?
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What is a treatment option for carcinoma of the oesophagus?
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What is the characteristic of vomited blood in haematemesis?
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What is the weak point of the oesophagus called?
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What type of muscle coats the inner and outer layer of the oesophagus?
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What is the main characteristic of pharyngeal pouch disease?
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What is the term for the passage of pale bulky stools that contain fat?
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What is the type of epithelium that lines the mucosal layer of the oesophagus?
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What is the result of the relaxation of the gastro-oesophageal sphincter?
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What is the term for the sensation of a lump in the throat?
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What is the term for the abnormal contractions of the oesophagus?
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What is the term for the difficulty in swallowing?
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What is the result of achalasia of the cardia?
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What is the primary cause of oesophageal webs?
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What is the difference between peptic and gastric ulcers in terms of affected areas?
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What is a potential consequence of an oesophageal spasm?
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What is the common aetiology of peptic and gastric ulcers?
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What is the treatment for oesophageal webs?
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What is the difference between acute and chronic duodenal ulcers?
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What is a consequence of peptic ulcer scarring?
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What is the role of H. pylori in peptic ulcer disease?
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What is the treatment for peptic ulcers?
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What is the primary consequence of liver damage?
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What is the route of transmission of hepatitis A?
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What is a common symptom of liver failure?
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What is the result of chronic liver damage?
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What is Sjogren's syndrome associated with?
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What is a consequence of liver failure on the kidneys?
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What is the incubation period of hepatitis A?
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Where is hepatitis E most common?
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What is the mortality rate of pregnant women with hepatitis E?
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How is hepatitis B spread?
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What is the ratio of carriers to being positive with hepatitis B?
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What determines if hepatitis B is an acute infection?
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How is hepatitis B infectious in saliva?
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What is the incubation period of hepatitis B?
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What is the percentage of the UK population that has hepatitis B?
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What is the necessary condition for hepatitis D to infect?
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What is the percentage of people with hepatitis B that have hepatitis D in the UK?
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What is the main reason why hepatitis C is described as a severe infection that is often fatal?
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Which of the following is a common way of transmitting hepatitis C?
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Which of the following has a higher risk of transmission via a sharps injury?
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What is infective endocarditis?
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What is a dental consideration for patients with diabetes?
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What is the function of corticosteroids?
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What is the recommended action if a patient has been taking corticosteroids for over 3 weeks at more than 30mg a day and is having surgery?
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Why should a dental appointment be booked early in the day and week for a patient with a bleeding risk?
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What is the term used to describe the collective group of histamine, bradykinin, nitric oxide, eicosanoids, and neuropeptides?
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Which of the following is a microvascular change that occurs in the inflammatory response?
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What triggers the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils?
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What type of fibres do sensory nerves consist of?
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What is the term for not giving too much steroid for too long?
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