Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
How does cancer form?
A
When a cell divides into two, by mitosis, sometimes changes take place in the gene. This leads to uncontrolled growth and mitosis.
Producing a tumour
2
Q
What’s a Benign Tumour?
A
Growth of abnormal cells in membrane.
Don’t invade the body.
3
Q
What is the Malignant tumour?
A
It invaded tissues, moves into the blood stream. And spreads throughout the body. Introducing new tumours
4
Q
What can cause cancer?
A
Genetics, lifestyle, and environment
