5C Cancer Vocabulary

Match the following

• M stage/phase

• the third stage of interphase just before cell division

• S-phase

• the second stage of interphase, also called the synthesis phase, in which DNA replication occurs as the cell prepares for division

• G1

• the first stage of interphase during which the cell grows

• cytokinesis

• the mitotic phase of the cell cycle that includes mitosis and cytokinesis

• G2

• the division of the cytoplasm at the end of mitosis

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Label the following image.

c

d

e

b

a

S-phase

G1

G0

interphase

G2

M-phase

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Cancer is defined as the

• uncontrolled division of mutated cells

• normal division of cells

• normal DNA replication

• abnormal ATP synthesis

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A benign tumor differs from a malignant tumor in that a benign tumor

• is cancerous

• spreads from the original site

• does not metastisize

• never causes health problems

A ________________is a critical point where stop and go signals can regulate the cycle

• tumor

• checkpoint

• growth factor

• oncogene

The invasion of the bloodstream by a malignant cell that takes up residence in a new location is called.

• Metastasis

• Metaphase

• Benign tumor relocation

• cancer relocation

Cell programmed self destruction is called

• Atopic

• Apoptosis

• Abi-normal

• Anticellular

Cancer harms the body by

• Invading healthy cells

• Growing slowly

• Not absorbing nutrients

• Stimulating the immune system’s T cells

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How could a cancer cell leave it's original growth site

• Circulatory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Lymphatic system

What is the purpose of Mitosis?

• Growth of an organism, Repair of damaged tissue, and Replacement of worn out cells

• To help the body get rid of extra cells

• To increase the amount of classwork you have to do

• To get rid of the nucleus

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