MI 3.2 Review

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What is metastasis?

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The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.

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What does a positive test for a BRCA1 mutation indicate?

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A patient is at a greatly increased risk of developing breast cancer.

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What is an abnormal mass of cancer cells called?

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Tumor

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What is the best way to find breast cancer early?

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Mammogram

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What do viruses need to reproduce?

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They need a host cell.

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Define cancer.

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A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.

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What is a tumor?

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An abnormal mass of tissue that can be benign or malignant.

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What is the role of a mammogram?

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To detect breast cancer early through X-ray imaging.

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What is the significance of the BRCA1 gene?

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Mutations in this gene are linked to a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

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What is a cyst?

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A closed sac-like structure filled with liquid or semi-solid material.