Question

THE FOLLOWING QUESTION IS FOR HEALTH CLASS (NOT NURSING).

Be sure to complete all portions of the activity.

1. What is cancer?

2. List and describe the two general types of tumors:

Type one:

Type two:

3. What is metastasis?

4. What is a gene mutation? How can gene mutation cause cancer?

5. Give four examples of behaviors or substances that are linked to increased cancer rates.

Example 1:

Example 2:

Example 3:

Example 4:

6. List two dietary compounds that may contribute to cancer:

Compound 1:

Compound 2:

7. List six dietary compounds that may help prevent cancer:

Compound 1:

Compound 2:

Compound 3:

Compound 4:

Compound 5:

Compound 6:

Answer 1

1)Cancer is a disease caused by uncontrollable divisions of cells which then spreads to surrounding tissues.

2)Two general types of tumors are benign and malignant.Benign tumors are those which dont metastasise.When metastasis occur,it becomes malignant,

3)Metastasis is the processe by which cancer cells spread to different parts of the body usually via lymph nodes or blood stream.

4)The permanent alteration in the DNA sequence is called gene mutation.When genes mutate,new proteins are synthesised which leads to alteration of cells which gradually results in uncontrollable divisions of cells,thus causing cancer.

5)Smoking,Alcohol intoxication,overweight,lack of exercise-these increases chances of cancer.

6)Red meat,diet containing high saturated fat increases chances of cancer.

7)Broccoli,spinach,beans,food containing vit C such as amla,dark leafy vegetables,oranges prevent cancer.