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Tumor markers are only produced by healthy tissues
Tumor markers are only produced by healthy tissues
False (B)
Tumor markers can be classified as enzymes, hormones, oncofetal antigens, carbohydrate epitopes, receptors, and genetic changes
Tumor markers can be classified as enzymes, hormones, oncofetal antigens, carbohydrate epitopes, receptors, and genetic changes
True (A)
Plasma level of a tumor marker should be high in healthy subjects and in benign conditions
Plasma level of a tumor marker should be high in healthy subjects and in benign conditions
False (B)
Half life of a tumor marker should be very long
Half life of a tumor marker should be very long
Plasma level of the tumor marker is not proportional to the size and activity of the tumor
Plasma level of the tumor marker is not proportional to the size and activity of the tumor
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Tumor markers in healthy tissues
Tumor markers in healthy tissues
Tumor markers are NOT produced only by healthy tissues.
Tumor marker categories
Tumor marker categories
Tumor markers include enzymes, hormones, oncofetal antigens, carbohydrate epitopes, receptors, and genetic changes.
Plasma levels in healthy subjects
Plasma levels in healthy subjects
Plasma levels of tumor markers are NOT high in healthy subjects or benign conditions.
Tumor marker half-life
Tumor marker half-life
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Plasma levels & tumor activity
Plasma levels & tumor activity
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