Cell Cycle and Cancer

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What happens when cells divide too frequently?

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They become uncontrolled and may develop into cancer cells.

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What is mitosis?

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The division of cells to make more cells.

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What can be a challenge in healing major injuries to the brain or spinal cord?

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The inability of cells to replicate.

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What are some problems that cancer cells may have?

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Inability to communicate with other healthy cells, inability to carry out normal cell functions, inability to securely anchor themselves.

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Why do some cells stay in G0 phase permanently?

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They are damaged beyond repair.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide.

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What is the G1 phase?

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The first phase of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.

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What is the S phase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where DNA is replicated.

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What is the G2 phase?

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The phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for mitosis.

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What is cancer?

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A disease caused by uncontrolled cell division.