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Something that deviates from the normal way
ex. from normal cell to abnormal cell
ABERRATION
Abnormal mas of tissue growth
NEOPLASIA (TUMOR)
2 ways of how cancer metastasize:
Travels through the:
- Bloodstream
- Lymph nodes
These type of mass are non-cancerous. Its microscopic & gross characteristics are considered to be relatively innocent. It will remain localized.
BENIGN TUMORS
Disease that begins when an abnormal cell is transformed by the genetic mutation of the cellular DNA
CANCER
Determines level or possibility of cancer
TUMOR MARKER TEST
programmed cell death
APOPTOSIS
Growth of the primary tumor into the surrounding host tissue
INVASION
Dissemination / spread of malignant cells to distant sites
METASTASIS
genes that encodes protein (receptors) whose action promotes cell proliferation
ONCOGENES
Controls what enters & leaves the cell
CELL MEMBRANE
Growth of new capillaries from host tissue by the release of growth factor and enzymes
ANGIOGENESIS
These mass are also called cancers. They metastasize and do damage.
MALIGNANT TUMORS
Ways to treat cancer
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation
- Surgery
It is the basic functional unit and structure of all living organisms
CELL
Control center of the cell
NUCLEUS
This part of the cell consists of water, inorganic ions, and is carbon-based
CELL STRUCTURE
Controls what enters and leaves the nucleus
CELL NUCLEUS
It is the study of cells
CELL BIOLOGY
Genetic information in the nucleus
CHROMOSOMES
Transport system in cell
ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
It stores water / waste
VACUOLE
It packages protein
GOLGI BODY
Part of the cell that synthesizes protein
RIBOSOMES
It breaks down old cell parts
LYSOSOME
Organelle for cellular respiration / provides energy
MITOCHONDRIA
It forms a layer & protects cells below them from injury
EPITHELIAL CELLS
Types of cell responsible for movement (contraction)
MUSCLE CELLS
Provides oxygen to different parts of body; no nucleus
RBC
Have nucleus; can change shape; kill/ engulf microorganisms
WBC
Very long; carry info (impulse) from one part to another
NERVE CELLS
Formation of Cancer
- Carcinogens
- DNA (Oncogene)
- Cancer cell
How does chemotherapy work?
It targets growth phases of the cell (particularly G1). Its goal is to prevent cell division
