Biology 7.2 Flashcards
1
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What are Tumors
A
A swelling of a part of a body. Caused by abnormal growth of tissue
2
Q
What are benign tumors
A
Not a malignant tumor,which is cancer, but can be serious if they press on vital structures like blood vessels
3
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What are malignant tumors
A
Cancer
4
Q
What is the main cause of cancer
A
Somatic mutation
5
Q
Hat are different methods to treat cancer
A
Therapy (radiation, chemo) stem cell transplant
