Aetiology

Question 1

aetiology definition

Answer 1

causes of disease and their mode of operation

Question 2

aetiology related to epidemiology

Answer 2

distribution of disease gives clues about the causes

Question 3

carcinogen is…….

Answer 3

a substance or agent that can initiate neoplasia

Question 4

what is a promoter

Answer 4

substance that enhances a carcinogen to act

Question 5

cancers related to 3 exposures

Answer 5

environment
lifestyle
behavioral

Question 6

what is an eniviroment in relation to cancer

Answer 6

everything outside the body

Question 7

common environmental factors

Answer 7

diet, obesity,stress, lack of exercise, infections, radiation

Question 8

lifestyle in relation to cancer

Answer 8

nearly everything can cause cancer but somethings are more likely to than others

Question 9

which infections are most likely to cause caner

Answer 9

hep b and c and HPV

Question 10

why do infections cause cancer

Answer 10

they act by changing the genes

Question 11

genetics in relation to cancer

Answer 11

many genetic changes needed but some changes can be passed down through parents