Introduction to Cancer

What is the primary function of organs in the human body?

• To store energy

• To protect the body from diseases

• To perform specific daily tasks

• To provide structure to the body

What is an example of an organ in the human body?

• Blood

• Water

• Oxygen

• Heart

What happens when a cell becomes cancerous?

• It strengthens the immune system

• It stops dividing

• It divides uncontrollably

• It consumes less oxygen

What is mitosis?

• A process of cell division

• A disease

• A type of cell

• A protein

What can trigger mutations in cells?

• Exercising

• Exposure to certain chemicals and radiation

• Eating healthy food

• Drinking water

What role does the nucleus play in a cell?

• It helps in cell movement

• It digests food for the cell

• It provides energy

• It stores genetic information

What is contained within the chromosomes in the nucleus?

• Proteins

• Organelles

• DNA

• Lipids

What is the function of tumor suppressor genes?

• To promote cell division

• To stop cell division if necessary

• To mutate DNA

• To produce energy

How do cancer cells spread to new locations in the body?

• By attaching to the skin

• Through blood vessels

• By air

• Through the nervous system

What is metastasis?

• A type of cancer treatment

• The spread of cancer cells to new areas

• A nutritional supplement for cells

• A cell repair process