carcinogenesis Flashcards

1
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carcinogens damage

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dna

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2
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examples of carcinogens

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chemicals, oncogenic viruses, and radiation

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3
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aflatoxins

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hepatocellular carcinoma from the ASPERGILLUM bacteria

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4
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hepatocellular carcinoma is caused by

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aspergillum which can contaminate stored grains.

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5
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Alkylating agents

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come from CHEMOTHERAPY

LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA

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6
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Alcohol

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Squamous cell carcinoma or oropharynx and upper esophagus, PANCREATIC CARCINOMA and HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA

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7
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Arsenic

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SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF SKIN, LUNG CANCER, found in fingernails and hair, also comes from cigarette smoke.

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