Carcinogenesis

Question 1

• first part of the Carcinogenesis
• initial cancer mutation occurs
• happens a person is spontaneously exposed to carcinogens
• IRREVERSIBLE

Answer 1

Initation

Question 2

• second part of the carcinogenesis
• cancer cells are stimulated to divide even further
• REVERSIBLE (once exposure to carcinogens were stop)

Answer 2

Promotion

Question 3

• third part of the carcinogenesis
• cancer cells will compete with one another to survive
• MALIGNANT

Answer 3

Progression

Question 4

• a gene that is responsible for CELL GROWTH and DIVISION
• once mutate –> cancer
• ON

Answer 4

Oncogene

Question 5

• gene that inhibits or stops the cell growth
• OFF

Answer 5

Tumor suppressor gene

Question 6

• gene that is responsible for CELL DEATH

Answer 6

Apoptotic Gene