Tumours Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

what is cancer characterized by? abnormal cell growth and division what happens when cell growth and proliferation stops being highly regulated? form a mass of tissue (tumour) tumours can be benign or malignant what is the difference? - benign (wrong place wrong function no abnormal outcome) - malignant (impair cell function and have adverse effects) what are precancerous conditions (premalignant cells) abnormal cells that may develop into cancer if aren't treated what are the outcomes of p...

axol is a drug used to treat cancer. Research scientists investigated the effect of injecting taxol on the growth of tumours in mice. Some of the results are shown in Figure 3.The scientists measured the volume of the tumours. Explain the advantage of using volume rather than length to measure the growth of tumour - Answer Tumours vary in shape. Taxol is a drug used to treat cancer. Research scientists investigated the effect of injecting taxol on the growth of tumours in mice. In cells, t...

Which surgical techniques and procedures are used to localize brain tumours intraoperatively? (SATA) a. Electroencephalogram (EEG) b. X-ray c. Ultrasound d. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) e. Cortical mapping f. Computer-guided stereotactic biopsy Correct Answer c, d, e, f EEG is to rule out seizure disorders, X-ray is used to view changes in the skull but may not show soft tissue damages A Client with a head injury presents with loss of corneal reflex. What action should t...

This document provides a summary about the basics of cell biology. It is a brief summary about the different cell compartments, such as the cell membrane, nucleus, nucleolus, ER, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, lysosomes, transport vesicles, cytoskeleton, chloroplasts, the cytosol, ATP, Ion motive forces, Glycolysis, Pyruvate oxidation, Citric acid cycle, Oxidative phosphorylation, Respiratory chain/electron transport chain, ROS formation, ATP as a drug target, ATP in synapses, Warburg effect, P5...

Definition of Epidemiology - Answer Study of frequency, distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Disease distribution is not random. primary prevention - Answer preventing the initial development of a disease ex. immunization, condoms, lab coat Secondary Prevention - Answer Early detection of an existing disease ex. cancer screening, mammogram Tertiary Prevention - Answer Reducing impact of the disease. Treating signs and symptoms ex. stroke r...

What are the components of the integumentary system? correct answer: Skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands What does the integumentary system show? correct answer: - Vital information about the patient's health status - Reflects the patient's hydration, nutrition, and emotional status What are risk factors for integumentary system? correct answer: - Nutritional Status - Immobility Pressure Shearing forces - UV exposure - natural and artificial What are the health promotion strat...

CDU NUR 244 revision semester 2 2024 The three (3) areas assessed in the GCS are the patients ability to - -Answer-1. speak 2. obey commands 3. open eyes to a verbal or painful stimulus The three (3) areas assessed in the GCS are the patients ability to - -Answer-1. speak 2. obey commands 3. open eyes to a verbal or painful stimulus The Glasgow Coma Scale scoring consist of: -Answer-Eyes open 4 spontaneously 3 to speech 2 to pain 1 No response Best Motor response 6 Obeys commands 5...

Study of Disease - -Pathology -Pathophysiology Disease - An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally What are the seven categories of Disease - 1) Infection 2) Degenerative Disease 3) Nutritional Disorders 4) Metabolic Disorders 5) Immune Disorders 6) Neoplasms 7) Psychiatric Disorders What are degenerative diseases? - A disorder that breakdown tissues in the body What can cause degenerative diseases? - - Hereditary Factors - Substance Abuse - Infection...

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A vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is an opening between the urinary bladder and the vagina  A rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is an abnormal communication between the vagina and rectum.  These two cause a woman's urine and/or faeces to continually leak. Causes:  Occurs as a result of tissue damage resulting from injury sustained during vaginal delivery, surgery, radiation therapy or disease process such as cancer. Prolonged obstructed labour (85%) Pelvic Tumours followed by...