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Which process accelerates the development of cervical cancer and colon cancer?
Which process accelerates the development of cervical cancer and colon cancer?
- Independence from the environment (metastasizing)
- Increased proliferation (correct)
- Decreased cell death (apoptosis)
- Consecutive cycles of mutations/selections
What is a key requirement for tumor cells in the process of metastasis?
What is a key requirement for tumor cells in the process of metastasis?
- Dependence on the environment
- Vascular growth (angiogenesis) (correct)
- Reduced proliferation
- Decreased genetic instability
Which external factors are considered as cancer risk factors?
Which external factors are considered as cancer risk factors?
- Mutagens like smoke and asbestos
- Radiation-induced DNA damage from UV light
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of the Ames test in relation to cancer research?
What is the purpose of the Ames test in relation to cancer research?
How do consecutive cycles of mutations/selections impact cancer development?
How do consecutive cycles of mutations/selections impact cancer development?
What role does decreased cell death (apoptosis) play in the progression of cancer?
What role does decreased cell death (apoptosis) play in the progression of cancer?
Which process plays an important role in embryogenesis, removal of old epithelial cells, and activated immune cells?
Which process plays an important role in embryogenesis, removal of old epithelial cells, and activated immune cells?
What is the main consequence of polyp formation in the gut?
What is the main consequence of polyp formation in the gut?
Which factor contributes to the acceleration of the process in cervical cancer and colon cancer development?
Which factor contributes to the acceleration of the process in cervical cancer and colon cancer development?
What leads to disruption of homeostasis in abnormal cells?
What leads to disruption of homeostasis in abnormal cells?
Which characteristic is a common feature in the accelerated development of cervical and colon cancers?
Which characteristic is a common feature in the accelerated development of cervical and colon cancers?
What factor is responsible for decreased apoptosis in abnormal cells?
What factor is responsible for decreased apoptosis in abnormal cells?
What is the role of HPV infection in the development of cervical cancer?
What is the role of HPV infection in the development of cervical cancer?
Which gene mutation is responsible for the initiation of the adenoma-carcinoma sequence in colon cancer?
Which gene mutation is responsible for the initiation of the adenoma-carcinoma sequence in colon cancer?
What is the consequence of inactivating p53 mutations in cancers?
What is the consequence of inactivating p53 mutations in cancers?
In the context of cancer development, what is the function of the transcription factor P53?
In the context of cancer development, what is the function of the transcription factor P53?
How do oncogenic human papilloma viruses (HPV) contribute to cervical cancer development?
How do oncogenic human papilloma viruses (HPV) contribute to cervical cancer development?
What is the significance of loss of APC in the Wnt signaling pathway in colon cancer?
What is the significance of loss of APC in the Wnt signaling pathway in colon cancer?
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