Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is cancer simply?
A
Cancer is uncontrolled cell division.
2
Q
what cells do not divide in cancer cells?
A
Brain cells
Nerve cells
Muscle cells
3
Q
What is it called when cells die?
A
Apoptosis is programmed cell death.
4
Q
what is Apoptosis’ purpose?
A
Its normal for healthy cells
Cell produces self destruction enzymes
5
Q
What do cancerous cells do when they start?
A
Cancer cells divide constantly and form clumps called tumors.
6
Q
What are the 2 types of tumors?
A
Benign tumors: remind clumped, can be moved
Malignant tumors: break apart (metastasize) and can form tumors in other parts of the body.
7
Q
what is it called when cancer cells move around the body?
A
metastasis.
