Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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Cell growth 4
A
- Genetic make-up
- Hormones
- Hyper growth
- Cellular development
2
Q
Angiogenesis
A
Angi = vessel
Genesis= new growth
3
Q
Malignant
A
Nutrients and oxygen help it grow
4
Q
benign
A
Slow and expensive
Symetrical
Smooth
5
Q
Malignant
A
Fast and invasive metastatic Crab-like Irregular Ulcerate Hemorrhage
6
Q
Radiation
A
Reprocess of using light, short waves, such as ultraviolet or X-rays.
7
Q
Virus
A
Attack body. Has a course
8
Q
Example of virus
A
HIV
cold
flu
9
Q
Example of Disease
A
MS
10
Q
Most common cancer death
A
Lung
Colon
Breast
11
Q
What is the test women have to take for cervical cancer?
A
Pap
12
Q
7 signs and symptoms of cancer
A
Pain Obstruction Hemorrhage Fracture Cahexia
13
Q
Provachere
A
What makes the system worse
14
Q
Palliative
A
What makes it better
15
Q
Causes of cancer
A
Personal risk behaviors
Diet
Sexual behavior
Alcohol use
16
Q
Cancer treatments
A
Surgery
Chemo
Radiation
Hormone treatment
17
Q
Indication of cancer development
A
Change in bowel or bladder habits Sore that doesn't heal Unusual bleeding or discharge Thickening or lump in breast Indigestion or difficulty swallowing Change in wart or mole Nagging cough or hoarseness
