Module H - Cell Theory

Question 1

BENIGN TUMOR

Answer 1

.A non-life threatening,
.a non-cancerous tumor that
.Does not spread to other body parts
.may grow large
. do not grow back when removed

Question 3

CELL THEORY

Answer 3

.Basic unit of all living tissues or organisms
. all living organisms are made of cells
. cellular function is an essential process of living things

Question 4

CELLS

Answer 4

.are the building blocks of the human body
. cells make up tissue
. cellular function is the essential process of living things
. need food, oxygen, and water to live

Question 5

Chemotherapy

Answer 5

a medical treatment that uses medications given orally or intravenously to kill cancer cells 9 may require a port
affects the whole body ( normal and cancer cells)

Question 6

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Answer 6

.Tissue that anchors, connects, and supports other tissues
. located in every part of the body
. bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage
. blood is a form of connective tissue

Question 7

Malignant tumor

Answer 7

a cancerous tumor that invades and destroys nearby tissues and can spread to other parts of the body

Question 8

METASTASIS

Answer 8

when cancer spreads to other parts of the body by breaking off and traveling to other parts of the body

Question 9

MUSCLE TISSUE

Answer 9

tissue that stretches and contracts to let the body move

Question 10

NERVE TISSUE

Answer 10

Tissue that receives and carries impulses to the brain

Question 11

ORGAN

Answer 11

.made of tissue
.may be several different types of tissue that carry on a special function
. combined to form a system

Question 12

ORGANS COMBINE TO FORM

Answer 12

A system

Question 13

ORGANELLE

Answer 13

.carry out work of a cell
.structures of a cell
.e.g. nuclei, mitochondria, ribosomes

Question 14

LEVELS OF A SYSTEM

Answer 14

organelles> cell
cells>tissue
tissues>organ
organs>system
system>organism

Question 15

ORGANISM

Answer 15

.made up of systems functioning together to perform activities of daily living needed for continued life
.

Question 16

RADIATION

Answer 16

.A medical treatment that kills cancer cells using x-ray beams aimed at the tumor or
.radioactive material implanted at or near the tumor

Question 17

SYSTEM

Answer 17

Made of groups of several organs functioning together for a specific purpose or purposes

Question 18

TISSUE

Answer 18

cells grouped together
when grouped together, tissues become organs

Question 19

4 TYPES OF TISSUE

Answer 19

.Epithelial
. Connective
. Muscle
. Nerve

Question 20

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Answer 20

.Covers ALL internal and external body surfaces
. the major tissue in the body

lines the nose
mouth
respiratory tract
stomach
intestines
skin
hair
nails
glands

Question 21

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Answer 21

.Tissue that anchors, connects, and supports other tissues
. located in every part of the body
. bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage
. blood is a form of connective tissue

Question 22

MUSCLE TISSUE

Answer 22

Stretches and contracts to let the body move

Question 23

NERVE TISSUE

Answer 23

Receives and carries impulses to the brain

Question 24

TISSUES COMBINE TO FORM

Answer 24

Organs

Question 25

TUMOR

Answer 25

growth of abnormal cells which be benign and malignant

Question 27

THE 10 SYSTEMS OF THE BODY (NICER DRUMS)

Answer 27

1. integumentary 2. musculoskeletal 3. Nervous 4. Cardiovascular 5. Respiratory 6. digestive 7. URINARY 8. Reproductive 9. Endocrine 10. Immune

Question 28

SYSTEMS COMBINE TO FORM

Answer 28

an organism

Question 29

CELLS - NORMAL FINDINGS

Answer 29

Reproduce for tissue growth and repair in a controlled and orderly manner

Question 30

CELL - VARIATION OF NORMAL

Answer 30

Cell division and growth is out of control developing in a mass or clump of cells

Question 31

TUMOUR

Answer 31

.growth of abnormal cells .benign or malignant

Question 32

BENIGN TUMOR

Answer 32

.A non-life threatening, .a non-cancerous tumor that .Does not spread to other body parts .may grow large . do not grow back when removed

Question 33

Malignant tumor

Answer 33

.a cancerous tumor that invades and destroys nearby tissues and can .spread to other parts of the body (metastasis) . may grow back when removed .can occur almost anywhere in the body . commonly occurs on: skin, lungs, colon, breast, prostate, uterus, ovary, bladder, and kidney

Question 34

CANCER

Answer 34

Abnormal cell grow in an abnormal manner invade surrounding tissue may spread to other areas can occur almost anywhere

Question 35

RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER

Answer 35

Age Tobacco (including secondhand smoke Radiation ( sunlight, x-rays, radon gas) Infections( certain viruses and bacteria Immunosuppressive drugs ( organ transplant) Alcohol diet- high in fat, protein, calories, red meat ( colon and rectal) hormones - female obesity environment ( air pollution, secondhand smoke, asbestos)

Question 36

7 WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER (CAUTION)

Answer 36

C- change in bowel and bladder habits A- A sore that does not heal U- Unusual bleeding or discharge from any body opening T- thickening or lump in the breast or anywhere I- Indigestion or difficulty swallowing O- obvious in a wart or mole N- Nagging cough or hoarseness

Question 37

CANCER TREATMENT INCLUDE

Answer 37

1. SURGERY 2. RADIATION (targetted site) 3. CHEMOTHERAPY ( the whole body) 4. HORMONE 5. STEM CELL TRANSPLANT 6. ALTERNATIVE

Question 38

CANCER TX DEPENDS ON

Answer 38

1. TYPE 2. SITE 3. SIZE 4. IF IT HAS SPREAD

Question 39

SIDE EFFECTS OF RADIATION

Answer 39

1. At site: sore, irritated, redness, blistering 2. Head and neck: dry mouth and sore throat 3. tiredness 4. Discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite

Question 40

NA's role

Answer 40

minimizing side effects provide emotional support

Question 41

CHEMO SIDE EFFECTS

Answer 41

1. HAIR LOSS ( ALOPECIA) 2. Digestive: poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea 3. Stomatitis - inflammation of the mouth 4. decreased blood cell production ( bleeding and infection; weakness) 5. changes in thinking and memory emotional changes 6. hypertension