2.2.1 Bothersome Bumps Flashcards
1
Q
Somatic Cells
A
Any cell that is not a sex cell.
2
Q
When are chromosomes visible?
A
Metaphase
3
Q
Benign
A
tumors considered harmless that will not spread to other parts of the body or invade tissues + not cancer.
4
Q
Malignant
A
tumor known as cancerous + harmful +invade & spread to other tissues or parts of the body if not treated.
5
Q
What is it call when a malignant tumor is spread?
A
metastasis
6
Q
Metastasis
A
The spread of cancerous cells to other tissues or parts of the body.
