The Cell Cycle And Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is carcinogenisis?
A
Development of cancer
2
Q
What are the properties of benign cancer?
A
Compact
Does not invade tissues
3
Q
What are the properties of malignant cancer?
A
Not entrapped
Invades tissues
Rapid
Metastasis- detaches and spreads
4
Q
What are the characteristics of cancer?
A
Immortal
Non specialised
5
Q
What is angiogeniss?
A
Makes blood vessels grow towards it to power the cancer
6
Q
What are the causes of cancer?
A
Immunosuppressors
Age
Drinking
Height
Genetics
Radiation
7
Q
What are the treatments for cancer?
A
Stop the cell cycle
Interfere with replication
Stop angiogenisis
Monoclonal antibodies
8
Q
How can you get cancer from cells that control mitosis?
A
Tumours can suppress these genes
