chapter 20 quiz Flashcards
1
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What is proto-oncogene?
A
-Code for proteins that promote the cell cycle and prevent apoptosis
2
Q
Name one type of proto-oncogene
A
-Cyclin D
3
Q
What is cancer of the epithelial tissue called?
A
Carcinomas
4
Q
What is the most common cancer found in men
A
Prostate cancer
5
Q
What is the most common cancer found in women
A
-Breast cancer
6
Q
What genes are associated with breast cancer
A
BRCA1 and BRCA2
7
Q
What does each part of CAUTION stand for
A
-Change in bowel or bladder habits
-A sore that does not heal
-Unusual bleeding or discharge
-Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
-Indigestion
-Obvious change in wort or mole
-Nagging cough
8
Q
What acronym do we use when observing a mole or skin condition
A
-ABCDE
9
Q
What are the standard treatments for cancer
A
-Surgery
-Radiation therapy
-Screening therapy
