Cell Division Regulation Overview

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Which of the following are considered chemical factors affecting cell proliferation?

  • Radiation
  • RAD
  • Temperature
  • VEGF (correct)

Benign tumors are always harmful and lead to cancer.

False (B)

What happens to a cell if its surface area to volume ratio becomes too low?

It will divide to maintain proper nutrient exchange.

_______ is the process of forming new blood vessels.

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Thalidomide = An anti-mitotic drug that inhibits cell division Malignant tumor = Cancerous and capable of spreading VEGF = A growth factor that stimulates blood vessel formation Colchicine = An anti-mitotic drug used to inhibit cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Surface Area to Volume Ratio

The ratio between a cell's surface area and its volume. It affects nutrient exchange and cell growth.

Growth Factors

Chemical signals that stimulate cell division and growth. Examples include VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor).

Anti-mitotic Drugs

Chemicals that inhibit cell division. They are used in cancer treatments to stop tumor growth.

Angiogenesis

The formation of new blood vessels. This process is crucial for tumors to grow and spread.

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What are the two main types of tumors?

Benign tumors are non-cancerous and don't spread. Malignant tumors are cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body.

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Study Notes

Cell Division Regulation

  • Cell division is controlled by various factors, including other organisms, surface area-to-volume ratio, physical factors, and chemical factors.

Surface Area to Volume Ratio

  • Optimal substance exchange requires a large surface area-to-volume ratio.

  • If the ratio is too small, cells divide to increase the ratio, ensuring efficient nutrient intake and waste removal.

Physical Factors

  • Temperature, radiation, and other physical factors affect cell division.

Chemical Factors

  • Growth factors, such as VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), stimulate cell division, while anti-mitotic molecules inhibit it.

  • Hormones (e.g., human growth hormones, sex hormones) also play a role.

  • Certain drugs, like thalidomide and paclitaxel, influence cell division, often in medicinal contexts.

Uncontrolled Cell Division

  • Uncontrolled cell division (e.g., in tumors) can lead to various health issues.

  • Mutations and exposure to harmful factors can contribute to uncontrolled cellular division.

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