cancer and cell cycle

Question 1

what is cancer?

Answer 1

uncontrolled cell division due to damaged DNA

Question 2

how does DNA become damaged?

Answer 2

• born with damage or genetic mistakes
• an accident occurs during cell division
• the envonment: toxins, sunlight, viruses, cigarettes, fatty diet

Question 3

a characteristics of a cancer cell

Answer 3

• lack differentiation
• abnormal nuclei
• form tumors

Question 4

what is a tumour?

Answer 4

a collection of cancer cells

Question 5

what are the two types of cancer cells?

Answer 5

• malignant: a dangerous and cancerous tumor, they can get into blood or lymph’s and form new colonies through the body
• benign: non cancerous tumor

Question 6

how can you lower your risk of getting cancer?

Answer 6

• eat veggies, fruits, and while grains (antioxidants
• exercise
• stay tobacco free
• low fat diet
• avoid sun exposure (don’t burn)

Question 7

how are cells created?

Answer 7

all cells come from pre existing cells through cell division

Question 8

what are the phases of the cell cycle?

Answer 8

Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
(cytokinesis)

Question 9

what are the cells stages?

Answer 9

the cells alternate between dividing and not dividing. this is called cell cycle

Question 10

what is the holistic view of cancer?

Answer 10

how first nations people understand cancer. through spiritual, mental, physical parts of the body