Exam 2 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
80-90% of cancers are due to
A
lifestyle and environment
2
Q
10-20% of cancers are due to
A
heredity
3
Q
some inherited mutations increase the risk of developing cancer to…
A
almost 100%
4
Q
a family history that might indicate an inherited gene mutation would include two or more of these:
A
- cancer in several closely related people
- cancer at younger ages than normal
- more than one diagnosis of cancer in the same person
- specific types of cancer that are linked to specific genes
5
Q
somatic mutations
A
occur after conception
- occur in any cells except germ cells (sperm and egg)
- do not pass on to children
- can cause cancer and other diseases
