Cancer Flashcards
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abnormal cells
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lose control of cell cycle. divide rapidly. result in uncontrolled cell division.
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healthy cells
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grow, divide and replace themselves during mitosis. each division created 2 new healthy cells.
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tumors
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Cancerous cells that form masses of tissue that take nutrients from healthy cells
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malignant tumors
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dangerous
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benign tumor
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safe
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causes of cancer
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genetic and environmental factors
poor nutrition
risky behavior
UV radiation
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Carcinogens
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Cancer causing agents in cigarettes
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treatments
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surgery- remove malignant tumor
radiation- disrupt cell division
chemo- prevent mitosis
