There are over 100 different types of cancer. Each type of cancer can have different symptoms‚ diagnostic tests and treatment options. As a result‚ there are many terminologies and phrases that are used to describe the type‚ symptoms and diagnosis of cancer‚ and treatment methods. It is often very confusing as well as frustrating for the readers if too many medical jargons or terminologies are used in describing this condition. It is difficult for readers to understand the context of the topic or
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HOW THE CELL CYCLE OPERATES A cell is a dynamic system. It is "born‚" lives‚ grows‚ reproduces‚ and dies. Each cell works like an automated factory‚ duplicating parts of it. It interacts with its environment‚ sending and receiving signals—electrical and chemical—to act on or cause action elsewhere‚ and guarding against invaders or aggressively attacking other cells. A cell changes shape‚ moves off to another place‚ and sometimes links up with other cells. There used to be two cell-cycle theories
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Cancer is a genetic disease requiring a series of change. Carcinogenesis is the development of cancer. Cancer cells are abnormal cells and they have characteristics that can be associated with their ability to grow uncontrollably. Cancer cells are non-specialized‚ and divide uncontrollably. Cancer in situ is a tumor located in its place of origin. Malignant tumors establish new tumor distant from the primary tumors. Cancer cells characteristics distinguish them from normal cells. They have abnormal
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THE CELL CYCLE WORKSHEET Name: ___________________________________ Matching: match the term to the description |A. Prophase |B. Interphase |C. Telophase |D. Metaphase |E. Anaphase | _____ 1. The sister chromatids are moving apart. _____ 2. The nucleolus begins to fade from view. _____ 3. A new nuclear membrane is forming around the chromosomes. _____ 4. The cytoplasm of the cell is
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HIGHER EDUCATION HUMAN BIOLOGY Explaining the role of mitosis & meiosis IN GROWTH AND REPRODUCTION Table of Content Page Number Cell division 1 Why do we need cell division? 1 Chromosomes 1 What is a chromosome? 1 The Cell Cycle 2 Process of Mitosis 3 What is Mitosis? 3 Stages of Mitosis 3 Interphase 3 Prophase 4 Prometaphase 5 Metaphase 5 Anaphase
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HOW CAN CANCER CELLS BE RECOGNIZED? NAME: _______________________________ DATE: __________________ BLOCK: _______ Purpose: In this investigation you will explore the similarities and differences between the cell cycles of normal cells and cancer cells. Procedure: 1. Open your Internet Browser and navigate to the following URL: http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078695104/student_view0/unit2/chapter9/virtual_labs.html 2. Click on CELLULAR REPRODUCTION TV/VCR 3. Click on the TV/VCR. a. b.
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mean to be predisposed to getting cancer? If you inherit a mutated cell cycle gene‚ does that automatically mean that you will get cancer some day? If you inherit a mutated cell cycle gene and participate in risky behaviors such as sunbathing‚ does that mean that you will automatically get cancer some day? How does sunlight contribute to the development of melanoma? 3. What does it mean to be predisposed to getting cancer? If you inherit a mutated cell cycle gene‚ does that automatically mean
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Esophageal cancer‚ more common around the world than in the United States‚ is cancer in the esophagus. The esophagus is a long‚ hollow tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The esophagus is approximately 8 inches long‚ and is lined by mucosa. There are two main types of esophageal cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma begins in cells lining the esophagus while adenocarcinoma begins in the cells that produce and release mucus and other fluids. The main
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Synchronizing Cells at Specific Stages of the Cell Cycle The protocols presented here describe procedures used to synchronize cells in various stages of the cell cycle (Fig. 8.3.1). Synchronization is particularly useful for investigating a particular cell cycle–regulated event or preparing cells for extraction of transient factors whose expression is dependent on cell cycle stage. Exponentially growing cultures are generally asynchronous; i.e.‚ each cell progresses through the cell cycle independently
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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. When cells in part of the body become overactive‚ cancer begins. Many kinds of cancer start because of the out of control growth of abnormal cells. How can you prevent cancer? Research shows that there are ways to prevent cancer. Avoiding smoking cigarettes and exposure to smoke will decrease the chances of getting lung cancer. Fruits‚ vegetables and a well balanced diet are important to keep healthy and will help repair damaged
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