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What is the most frequent type of cancer in children?
What is the most frequent type of cancer in children?
- Leukemia (correct)
- Wilm's Tumor
- Brain Tumor
- Osteogenesis Sarcoma
The overall survival rate for children with cancer is currently 83%.
The overall survival rate for children with cancer is currently 83%.
True (A)
What does the term 'neoplasm' mean?
What does the term 'neoplasm' mean?
new growth
What is the 5-year survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which is the most common form of childhood cancer?
What is the 5-year survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which is the most common form of childhood cancer?
Match the following types of cancer with their categories:
Match the following types of cancer with their categories:
The rate of a cell cycle is influenced by __________ factors.
The rate of a cell cycle is influenced by __________ factors.
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Neoplasia
- Uncontrolled, chaotic growth of cells
- Cancerous cells don't respond to normal growth control mechanisms
- Neoplasm refers to new, abnormal growth
- Cancer in children is rarer than injury or infection
- A leading cause of death in children under 15
- Overall 5-year survival rate for childhood cancer is 83%
- 5-year survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia is 90%
Cell Growth
- Normal cell cycle has an interphase (resting) and mitosis (dividing) phase
- Interphase has 4 stages: GO, GI, S, and G2
- Cell lifespan varies based on tissue type
- Cell cycle speed changes due to factors like hypoxia, genetics, immunity, physical agents, and chemical agents
- Organs have cells in both resting and active states
- Cells recognize their own type
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