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What is the primary result of initiation in cancer development?
What is the primary result of initiation in cancer development?
What happens to cells with DNA lesions caused by initiating agents?
What happens to cells with DNA lesions caused by initiating agents?
What is the effect of a higher carcinogen dose and exposure time on cancer risk?
What is the effect of a higher carcinogen dose and exposure time on cancer risk?
Why is prevention important in cancer development?
Why is prevention important in cancer development?
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What is the significance of the time frame in which repair mechanisms act in initiation?
What is the significance of the time frame in which repair mechanisms act in initiation?
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What type of alterations, along with genetic alterations, contribute to the development of cancer?
What type of alterations, along with genetic alterations, contribute to the development of cancer?
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During which stage of carcinogenesis do epigenetic changes occur?
During which stage of carcinogenesis do epigenetic changes occur?
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What is the term for the factors that stimulate cell growth without directly causing mutations?
What is the term for the factors that stimulate cell growth without directly causing mutations?
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What is the term for the entire process of cancer development, from initiation to in situ cancer?
What is the term for the entire process of cancer development, from initiation to in situ cancer?
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What type of models are used to study the natural history of cancer?
What type of models are used to study the natural history of cancer?
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What is the stage of carcinogenesis characterized by visible changes and increased aggressiveness?
What is the stage of carcinogenesis characterized by visible changes and increased aggressiveness?
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What is a characteristic of promoters in the process of carcinogenesis?
What is a characteristic of promoters in the process of carcinogenesis?
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What is the outcome of removing a promoter from the environment?
What is the outcome of removing a promoter from the environment?
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What is a consequence of aneuploidy in cancer cells?
What is a consequence of aneuploidy in cancer cells?
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What is a characteristic of tumor suppressor genes?
What is a characteristic of tumor suppressor genes?
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What is the role of angiogenesis in tumor growth?
What is the role of angiogenesis in tumor growth?
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What is the outcome of metastasis in cancer?
What is the outcome of metastasis in cancer?
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