cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what produces a tumour?
A
uncontrolled growth and mitosis
2
Q
what are the two types of tumours?
A
benign and malignant
3
Q
where are benign tumours usually contained?
A
membrane
4
Q
do benign tumours invade other parts of the body?
A
no, they stay in one place
5
Q
what do malignant cells do?
A
invade neighbouring tissues, and move into bloodstream
6
Q
what are malignant cells classes as?
A
cancer
7
Q
once in blood stream, what do malignant cells do?
A
spread to different parts of body and form new tumours, “secondary tumours”
8
Q
what are the risk factors of cancer?
A
smoking, ultraviolet light exposure, obesity, genetics, alcohol
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