Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Cancer
A
Disease characterized by uncontrolled duplication of malignant cells.
2
Q
Mutation
A
Changes that occur in individual cell.
3
Q
Initiator
A
Substance of event that sensitizes the cells genes to damage.
4
Q
Promoters
A
Substance or event that damages the genes.
5
Q
% inherited vs. % linked to diet
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5-10% inherited. 90-95% diet related
6
Q
Most common cancers. Male and female.
A
Male - prostate, lung, colon
Female - breast, lung, colon