Tumours Flashcards
1
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Benign tumour
A
Localized lump of cells
2
Q
Malignant tumour
A
Mass of cells that interferes with the normal functions of the surrounding cells; cancerous
3
Q
Metastasis
A
Spreading of original tumour cells to other locations in the body
4
Q
Two types of stem cells
A
Embryonic - cells taken from a developing embryo
Tissue/Adult - can become specialized cells
5
Q
Specialized cells
A
Complex of living cells that has plenty needs
Have a job
6
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Hierarchy of cells
A
Specialized cell Tissue Organ Organ system Living organism
7
Q
Abcs
A
Asymmetry
Border
Colour
Size
8
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Tumour
A
Rapidly growing mass of cells with no function
