Cancer (9) 19-20

An abnormally growing mass of cells is called

• Benign

• Malginant

• A tumor

• Metastasis

A type of cell mass that displaces normal tissue is called

• Benign

• Malginant

• A tumor

• Metastasis

The spreading of cancer cells through the blood stream or invading other tissues is called

• Benign

• Malginant

• A tumor

• Metastasis

A type of cell mass that stays at original site is called

• Benign

• Malginant

• A tumor

• Metastasis

Cells that divide excessively and can invade other tissues are called ______ cells.

Why do healthy cells become cancer cells?

• Damaged DNA ONLY

• Miss a checkpoint ONLY

• Damaged DNA and/or miss a checkpoint or two

• None of these

Can cancer cells pass on their damaged DNA to daughter cells?

• Yes

• No

Check ALL that apply: Which of the following are ways you can reduce your risk of cancerous cells and tumors?

• Lower exposure to the sun's UV rays

• Use of an e-cig

• Proper nutrition

• Never participating in any physical exercise or any kind.