Unit 2 Concept 3 - Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
cell cycle is controlled by a….
A
chemical control system
2
Q
external
A
signals that come from outside the cell
3
Q
internal
A
signals that come from the cell’s own nucleus (DNA inside cell)
4
Q
checkpoints
A
critical point where “stop” and “go” signals can regulate the cycle
5
Q
apoptosis
A
programmed cell death
6
Q
cancer
A
uncontrolled cell division
7
Q
tumors
A
clumps of cells that divide uncontrollably
8
Q
benign
A
abnormal cells typically remain clustered together
9
Q
malignant
A
cancers cells that break away from tumor and move to other parts of the body
10
Q
metastasize
A
spreading of disease from 1 organ to others
11
Q
causes of cancer
A
biological factors
lifestyle choices
viruses and other infections
exposure to carcinogens (cancer moving agents)
