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Module H - Cell Theory Flashcards

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BENIGN TUMOR

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.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

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CELL THEORY

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

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CELLS

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.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

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Chemotherapy

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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)

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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.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

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Malignant tumor

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

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METASTASIS

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

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MUSCLE TISSUE

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tissue that stretches and contracts to let the body move

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NERVE TISSUE

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Tissue that receives and carries impulses to the brain

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ORGAN

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

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ORGANS COMBINE TO FORM

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A system

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ORGANELLE

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

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LEVELS OF A SYSTEM

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

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ORGANISM

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

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

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SYSTEM

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

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TISSUE

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cells grouped together
when grouped together, tissues become organs

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4 TYPES OF TISSUE

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.Epithelial
. Connective
. Muscle
. Nerve

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EPITHELIAL TISSUE

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.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

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CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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.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

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MUSCLE TISSUE

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Stretches and contracts to let the body move

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NERVE TISSUE

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Receives and carries impulses to the brain

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TISSUES COMBINE TO FORM

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Organs

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TUMOR

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growth of abnormal cells which be benign and malignant

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THE 10 SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
(NICER DRUMS)

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

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an organism

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CELLS - NORMAL FINDINGS

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

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CELL - VARIATION OF NORMAL

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

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TUMOUR

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.growth of abnormal cells
.benign or malignant

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BENIGN TUMOR

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.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

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Malignant tumor

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.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

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CANCER

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

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RISK FACTORS FOR CANCER

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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)

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7 WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER
(CAUTION)

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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

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CANCER TREATMENT INCLUDE

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

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  1. TYPE
  2. SITE
  3. SIZE
  4. IF IT HAS SPREAD
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SIDE EFFECTS OF RADIATION

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  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
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NA’s role

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minimizing side effects
provide emotional support

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CHEMO SIDE EFFECTS

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  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

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