Chapter 5.3- Regulation Of The Cell Cycle Flashcards
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Apoptosis:
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Programmed cell death.
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Growth factor:
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A broad group of proteins that stimulate cell division and bind to receptors that activate specific genes to trigger cell growth
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Cancer:
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A class of diseases characterized by un controlled cell division. It arises when regulation of the cell cycle breaks down.
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Benign:
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The cancer cells typically remain clustered together.
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Malignant:
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Cancer cells can break away.
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Metastasize:
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The breakaway cells get in the blood stream or lymph system and grow more tumors. More difficult to remove.
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Carcinogens:
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Substances known to produce or promote the development of cancer.
Ex: tobacco smoke.
