What is the definition of an oncofetal tumor antigen?
A) An oncogene fused to a fetal gene.
B) An antigen derived from a reactivated fetal gene.
C) An antigen found in a nonviable pregnancy.
D) An antigen which is not immunogenic.
E) All of the answers are correct.
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Q13: MOST tumor antigens
A)are products of viruses.
B)target the
Q14: T cells can recognize tumor antigens from
Q15: Tumor-specific antigens
A)trigger T-cell killing of the tumor.
B)can
Q16: Tumor-associated antigens
A)are not normal cellular proteins.
B)are viral
Q17: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is
A)normally expressed by embryos.
B)normal for
Q19: The immune system does NOT control cancer
Q20: The theory that the immune system actively
Q21: Immunoediting does NOT
A)lead to more aggressive tumors
Q22: Variability in the immune response to cancer
Q23: A key role for natural killer cells
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